Customer Ratings & Reviews

Splatoon is a kid-friendly alternative to the more violent multiplayer games like Call of Duty, and is even more entertaining. Splatoon 2 even has a ton of single-player content to keep you entertained while offline. Definitely recommend it!

It feels as if the paint had just begun to dry on Splatoon after its release on the Wii U in 2015 when Nintendo applied a fresh coat and relaunched it with Splatoon 2 on the Switch. That may be why this sequel feels less like a whole new game than a new version of the first one that rolls up the best post-launch updates to the colorful and adorably non-violent team-based shooter and adds some new toys. Of course, considering the first game is a lot of fun, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you missed it for lack of a Wii U. And despite some questionable choices that can leave you trapped in matchmaking purgatory, the addition of a standout and clever take on a co-op horde mode provides some seriously addicting fun that has me coming back for more.

Fun game, tons of customability, likeable characters. The only issue would be the control aspect of it, but simply need to get use to it

After two years of the release of Splatoon on the Wii U, Splatoon 2 is inking its way to the Nintendo Switch. Ever since the initial reveal, a vocal minority has been complaining about Splatoon 2 not deserving its title of sequel and instead it was more of a port with a fresh coat of paint. For those who have seldom played the original or never played it at all and considering the install base of barely 13 million Wii U owners in its four and a half years after release, it is very possible that you never got to play the game and to you Splatoon 2 does carry a lot of similarities to the initial became, because, what sequel doesn't look similar to the original? Splatoon 2 has a brand-new single player story mode that takes place 2 years after the original. It features brand-new stages, weapons, specials, and modes. The standout mode in this edition is Salmon Run, which can easier be explained as a Horde Mode similar to the Zombie ones from Call of Duty. The game features excellent multiplayer and single player campaign, with the single-player one teaching you the game mechanics and different weapons. This is a must own title for every Nintendo Switch owner.

Fun game but challenging for my 9 year old. She still likes it though.

l reealy like this game, its the same ink splatting fun the firstgame but now there are new specal weapons, new weapon combinations, and new stage that keep it fresh. lf you liked the Squid Sisters from the first game then you will love how the single player ends. There is also a new mode called Samon Run where you and three other players need to survive three waves of enemys while collecting enough power eggs to fill your quota.

Splatoon 2 is one of the best gaming experiences so far on the switch. From the wacky campaign bosses, to some of the most addictive multiplayer modes (turf war and salmon run) this is a game that each switch owner should purchase. It is updated often with free dlc which is also a bonus. This has my full recommendation.

Good game, just hate the updates takes 2minutes...

This game brings back the fun, surprises, and competitive aspects of the first Splatoon with additions like the new Salmon Run mode, new weapons, and new maps to hone your skills. Splatoon 2, like Splatoon on Wii U, is a huge catch that will keep players coming back frequently to take part in the exhilarating 4-on-4 multiplayer matches.

We love Splatoon 2, the only downfall is that it is one player, we would absolutely loveeeeeeee if you could play multiplayer on one console. Very fun, very colorful, we are loving this game.

For those who love Splatoon, part 2 is an excellent follow up with improved graphics, greater options for game play, including Grizzco where squid work towards a goal, and the new weapons and subs. The individual play mode is also more complex.

This game is so addicting. I can't put the controller down. Excellent game!

First lets the good outta the way. The gameplay is fantastic and the graphics and music are colorful and full of life. It's like 90's Nickelodeon meets Jet Set Radio. This game's main focus is on multiplayer. Although it's a third person shooter it is different from other ones in that your main focus is not on taking out the other players directly. Instead it is about controlling the environment or protecting an object. So much more all ages. There is 3 main multiplayer modes. Turf mode is about painting the environment with your team's color. Whoever painted more of the area wins. Tower control is about riding a platform into enemy territory without getting knocked off. The team who rides furthest wins. Rainmaker is carrying a special weapon into the enemy base. There is a very fun and creative single player mode. But its short and def not worth $60 just for that. If your not into the multiplayer don't bother getting it. Now what is the glaring flaws? The first one I would say is the map rotation. The maps only change ever 2 hours. So if you don't like the maps available your outta luck. I only have a couple hours to play a day at most so some nights I turn it on, see the maps and turn it off. Even if its maps I like it get repetitious fast. The 2nd major flaw is the voice chat. You need to buy an extra accessory and download an app to your phone to use it at all. And even then you can only talk to your friends. Personally this doesn't bother me as I don't use voice chat (I learned how horrible people can be back from Halo 2). But plenty like to use it so I included this as a flaw. So in the end I still highly recommend it if neither of those points are a deal breaker. Fantastic gameplay, buttery smooth controls, colorful Nintendo graphics and funky tunes make for a great game.

Splatoon 2 is an improvement on one of Nintendo's newest franchises in nearly every way. Better graphics, better weapons and clothing, better server connectivity - and more ways to play. The only downside I see here is the local multiplayer game that was in the original Splatoon - where two people on the couch could compete against each other shooting balloons on the Wii U - didn't make it into this game. There are no split screens in Splatoon 2 (the Wii U's gamepad solved that problem). Other than that, this game is challenging and fun and improved over its predecessor in every way.

Nintendo's Splatoon 2 another masterpiece, BUOYED by the new, "worth the price of the game alone", fantastic, addictive SALMON RUN! I'm a Splatoon addict. Have logged over 700 hours in the original 4 x 4 paint ball-like shooter created by the master-minds of Nintendo. Everything about this game, from the creative concepts of the game-play, to the colorful lol humor of the writing and art-direction, was (is!) perfect. How can they top this? 5 WORDS: Splatoon 2 and SALMON RUN Last night I got my copy of Splatoon 2, jumped right in, frantically played the newly designed turf-war levels, working hard to get myself up to level 10 to be able to play the even more addictive RANKED LEVEL modes. Then, I received a notification on my screen that some dude named GRIZZO wanted to speak to me about some part time work. Hmmmmm. Curiosity set in. This is when I entered Salmon Run, and, 12 hours later, I have played nothing else on Splatoon 2. Why? Because Salmon Run is a pure work of creative and game-play design genius, where 4 random persons online (or 2-4 local players) work together to harvest golden eggs for your new boss Grizzo while being attacked and annihilated by enemies, bosses and the environment around you. And let me tell you, it is wonderful gaming like you have never seen before. Describing it doesnt do it just, though take a look at it from my friends at GamExplain with the attached video (or just get a Switch and by Splatoon 2 pronto). The game starts off on the easier side, however, the more you level up, the more difficult the game becomes. I have leveled up only once in 12 hours, finding it tough to move onto the next level. Though, a sort of fun, just one more time toughness that keeps you coming back again and again. With an all new great single player campaign (that I started playing on Uber rides to and from places I visit; Switch as a portable console, I love you!), new maps, weapons, ranked level upgrades and SALMON RUN, SPLATOON 2, for $59.99, is worth $99.99 in the value it will give you for years, and solidifies my call two years ago as Splatoon being not only game of the decade, but franchise of the decade. Once again, a perfect score: 10/10

Splatoon 2 is very much like the first game. It's hyper stylish and the multiplayer is a blast. New weapons, expanded single player and the horde-esque Salmon Run really help fill out the value; but if you didn't like Splatoon 1, there's nothing here to change your mind.

This game is extremely fun especially multi-player, which does require an internet connection. You cannot play two or more players on a single console, in other words split screen is not an option. You either have to have multiple consoles or play online. The single player campaign is also fun but it is all about the online experience.

This game is an excellent showcase of how shifting the goal of matches in a certain genre of games can make that genre feel fresh again. The matches are fun and fast paced and can get competitive very quickly. With the addition of the Salmon Run multiplayer the game has great longevity if the game fits your fancy. The single player campaign is a lot of fun and is good about teaching new concepts and working with all the different kinds of weapons that can be used in the multiplayer. My complaints with the game are thankfully minimal but I believe that they could and should be fixed or at the very least addressed to the community as to why things are the way they are. Such issues are the inability to exit a lobby in off chance you accidentally press the confirm option or changing weapons in between matches rather having to try and exit the lobby and potentially lose one' spot with their friends. It is the small things that cause the game from being near perfect in my mind but I am grateful that the game is as fun to play as it is.

We recently purchase a Nintendo Switch as a birthday present for my son and he chose Splatoon 2 as his first game. He absolutely loves it! He really likes all features to customize weapons and his avatar. I've actually played with my son a few times and I agree with him, it's a fun game!!

This was the first title I bought for the switch. I really enjoyed this game. As a fan of the first game, this game improves upon it in almost every way.