Splatoon 2 Reviews
Splatoon 2 is a remarkable multiplayer shooter with all the style, attention to detail, and polish that we've come to expect from Nintendo.
It deepens in every aspect of Splatoon. The Addition of a coop mode, Salmon Run, the new levels in Hero mode and the original maps and weapons in online 4 v 4 battles complete a superb shooter. On the downside, we miss split screen multiplayer, more maps, and the voice chat system feels too complicated.
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If you're the type of person who tried Splatoon for a little while and gave up, Nintendo hasn't done a whole lot to change your mind outside of adding a horde mode. But with more concessions for higher-level play and a deeper meta, veterans will be jumping ship from Wii U to Switch in an instant. Here's hoping that Splatoon 2 gets even more long-term support and Salmon Run is free of the shackles of a "once in a while" event for those of you who don't have multiple Switches at your disposal.
A fairly straightforward sequel to one of the Wii U's best games, Splatoon 2's unique take on the online multiplayer shooter is as fresh as ever on Switch. Nintendo still have one foot in the past with online functionality, stubbornly sticking to their (paint) guns when they should be learning from others, but these flaws are easily covered up once you get into a game. At its heart, Splatoon 2 is a second helping of one of the most inventive shooters of the last decade.
It barely classifies as a sequel, but even if you've played the original this is still one of the best online shooters ever made.
The lack of split-screen is a big issue for me and I wish there was a little more to distinguish it from its predecessor. Nintendo will be supporting it with lots of new content over the next year, but you can't score a game based on what's to come. All of that said, I do like what's there right now.
Giving players more of the same isn't always a bad thing, and Splatoon 2 gives Switch owners another fantastic game to add to their lineup. Taking the formula from the Wii U original and tweaking it here and there, the game might not surprise all that much, but it will deliver a fantastic and unique shooter experience from start to finish.
It might have some odd quirks, but this shooter in which you spray everything you see in DayGlo colours makes up for it in fun
Minor improvements and additions run throughout the game though, along with bigger changes in the single-player and new Salmon Run mode, and Splatoon 2 is an easy recommendation for newbies and veterans alike.
For those already fans of the series, it's more of the Splatoon you love. It could just as easily have been called 'Splatoon Deluxe', but there's more than enough here to keep anyone from getting bored. As the Switch's big release of the summer, owners of the console will find it difficult to resist Splatoon 2's charm. It's a great shooter alternative to Call of Duty for kids and still a heap of fun for adults.
Right out of the gate Splatoon 2 feels a lot like the original game.
Splatoon 2 is probably the best online multiplayer game Nintendo ever has made. Sure, it may feel a bit familiar, but so does every new installment of Battlefield and Call of Duty. A no-brainer if you have a Switch.
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Splatoon 2 not just became bigger, better and more beautiful than original. It also more interesting and complex game now. A full-fledged single-player campaign with platformer elements, a diverse cooperative mode and dynamic multiplayer promise you many hours of fun. Sadly, game does not yet have a good variety of multiplayer maps, but the developers planning to release a lot of free content updates throughout the year, so you should not worry about the game's future.
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Splatoon 2 could've done more to differentiate itself from its predecessor, but ultimately what we're left with is an upgrade over the original in almost every way. Sure, returning players might be underwhelmed with the familiarity, but anyone jumping into Splatoon for the first time will be blown away. Another Switch essential, especially for those multiplayer fans – let's just hope Nintendo's smartphone app works as elegantly…
While hard to compare gritty first-person shooters with Splatoon 2, it's equally hard to argue against the aesthetically pleasing visuals, smooth framerate, polished gameplay, and pure fun of the game.
Splatoon 2 is fun. You'll love it in spite of the minor blemishes.
Splatoon 2 doesn't reinvent the wheel, but its refinements and tweaks are all for the better. Besides some niggling – though hopefully fixable – issues, this sequel is something Switch owners should well and truly check out. It's a blast, no matter which mode you choose to play.
Consider Splatoon 2 the definitive version of the original game and this is an excellent proposition. Its multiplayer action is still some of the best and most creative around, and for fans who ploughed plenty of hours into the original game, there's still plenty of fun to be had.
Although this sequel lacks the inspiration of its predecessor, the Splatoon experience has never been better.