Splatoon 2 Reviews

Splatoon 2 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Jul 18, 2017

Despite imperfections, Splatoon 2 improves on the original, and is a colourful, joyous addition to the Switch.

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90 / 100
Jul 18, 2017

Splatoon 2 is just an easy game to like. It's bright, cheery, and employs endless tricks in a constant quest to make you smile.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 2, 2017
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8.5 / 10.0
Jul 21, 2017

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.

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Unscored
Jul 18, 2017

Splatoon 2 builds on what its successor did so well, with a much larger base of assets that has allowed Nintendo to provide more to consumers right off the bat.

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85 / 100
Jul 18, 2017

Splatoon 2 adds some great new weapons and decent new modes, but an over-reliance on the its familiar formula keeps it from feeling like a full-blown sequel.

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Guardian
Top Critic
Jul 25, 2017

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

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Jul 27, 2017

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.

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Jul 18, 2017

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.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Jul 27, 2017

Right out of the gate Splatoon 2 feels a lot like the original game.

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M3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 18, 2017

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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Chronometro
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 18, 2017

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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Jul 18, 2017

Splatoon 2 is fun. You'll love it in spite of the minor blemishes.

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Dave Aubrey
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
Jul 18, 2017

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…

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85 / 100
Jul 18, 2017

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.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2017

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.

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Aug 14, 2017

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.

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Daily Dot
Top Critic
Jul 26, 2017

Although this sequel lacks the inspiration of its predecessor, the Splatoon experience has never been better.

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91 / 100
Jul 20, 2017

Splatoon 2 has all the elements needed for a great sequel. It repairs some of the flaws from Splatoon while bringing new contents. The new modes plus a great one player campaign will keep you playing for hours, besides, the online multiplayer works great. And yes, you can take the Squids on the go, which is just great.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 24, 2017

While Splatoon 2 wasn't the go-all-out sequel I would have loved to have seen following the original Wii U game, simply getting it onto the Switch and giving it a selection of new content still makes a trip back to Inkopolis more than worthwhile. Previous fans should find enough new here to reignite their interest in the series, while new players will have a whole lot of fantastic gaming to sink their cephalopod teeth into.

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