Splatoon 2
Release Date: July 21, 2017
Action, TPP, TPS, co-op, shooters, Nintendo exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet
OpenCritic
A continuation of a multiplayer-focused TPP shooter from 2015, developed for the Nintendo Switch console. Splatoon 2’s gameplay follows its predecessor and lets the players control Inklings – joyful human octopuses who fight using paint-based weapons. Those can be used not only to attack opponents, but also to paint the map – which is one of game’s objectives and allows increased movement speed and faster ammo regeneration.
Videos and Screens
[2:30] Splatoon 2 launch trailer
[2:28] Splatoon 2 single player trailer
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 91% of Critics. There are 117 Critic Reviews.
Hardcore Gamer: 4.5 / 5 by Kirstin Swalley
Splatoon 2 recaptures every moment of enjoyment of the original while finding room to add even more.
God is a Geek: 8 / 10 by Adam Cook
There is so much to like about Splatoon 2. When it comes to the actual gameplay, I don't think there are many experiences that touch it right now. It's addictive and enjoyable. It's just a shame that history is repeating itself, and the stupid things surrounding the game let it down.
Game Revolution: 4 / 5 by Brittany Vincent
Splatoon 2 is a measured dose of the same game you likely remember from the Wii U, a colorfully-inked tour-de-force of multiplayer action with a single-player afterthought. You'll want to clock hours and hours in-game for sure, but you'll be left scratching your head at some of the strange decisions Nintendo made this time around. Luckily, there's still plenty of fun to be had here, even if you can't decide if you're a kid or a squid.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 203 votes. 24 players anticipated the game.
Splatoon 2 Description
Splatoon 2 for SWITCH is a sequel to 2015’s Splatoon, a third-person shooter that debuted on Wii U console. Nintendo developed production with multiplayer battles in mind, be it through local mode (TV and mobile) or through online network.
Game mechanics
Gameplay of Splatoon 2 for SWITCH uses the same base as its predecessor. Once again players take control of Inklings – cheerful human octopuses who fight using paint-based weapons not only to attack opponents, but also to paint the map, which is one of game’s objectives. Characters move like normal humans, running and jumping, but they can also instantly dive into painted parts of an area. This lets them travel at faster speed and refill their ammunition.
New things include e.g. Splat Dualies weapon, which is a special double rifle, and a new move in form of the so-called Dodge Roll. There are also smaller novelties like more heroes and refreshed version of the old cast.
As far as its controls go, Splatoon 2 for SWITCH has been adapted to both Joy-Con and a Pro Controller (a more classic gamepad). It should be noted that both devices let players use gyroscope, which helps with aiming.
Technical aspects
Splatoon 2’s visual on SWITCH aren’t much different from what the first game presented. Naturally, it looks slightly better, but there are no revolutionary changes.
Last updated on April 3, 2017
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Game Series
Splatoon Series
Splatoon is a series of colorful shooters in which we view the action from a third-person perspective (TPP). During the gameplay we wield weapons spraying the terrain and opponents with paint of our team's color; in this way we eliminate opponents and gain valuable territory. The essence of the series is team-based online skirmishes, but individual titles also have single-player story modes.
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Splatoon 2 Summary
Platforms:
Switch
Game Expansions for Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
Expansion
Action
June 13, 2018
A story expansion to the third-person shooter Splatoon 2. In the add-on, the players assume the role of an amnesiac character. The developers created eighty missions, completing which unlocks Octoling multiplayer character.