Customer Ratings & Reviews

I won't focus on the gameplay of Splatoon 2 - it's amazing. Many people have already played it or know about it from other reviews. I just wanted to capture the absolute annoyance that is the rest of the game. Salmon Run: This is the four player vs AI co-op mode, and it can only be played on certain days. Yep, if you're a busy or working adult, your one day off might not line up with the day this mode is available. It's a horrible design decision. The hub: Japanese games tend to have this forced social hub that would have been better served as a menu. The loading screens are many and could be completely avoided without the hub. Though I do like the posts to view, perhaps those could be viewed in other manners. Announcers: They told us Callie and Marie were gone. "YES!" everyone shouted. But they were replaced by two other announcers. They are cute, I like them. But holy - please stop making it mandatory to sit through so much unnecessary dialogue. I will see when I queue up what the maps are. Map: There used to be a map on the gamepad on the first game, now you have to cover your entire screen to see the map. It's not easy to pull off looking at it to see where enemies are without getting surprise splatted. I really wish this game had a minimap. Lobby: Being unable to leave the lobby or change weapons while in the lobby is HORRIBLE. Seriously. People claim that that is because the game matches you up with a varied weapon team, but that can't possibly be true when I get games with 3 rollers 1 brush vs a full team of .96 Gal. Networking: The game runs at a tick rate of 16 hz. The game has interpolation problems. The matchmaking faces you against people from around the world. Just all of these things combined are unpleasant. See all these complaints? The gameplay itself is tremendous. I can't say enough good things about it. But these tiny annoyances really add up to make the entire experience...less pleasant.

This is easily the best game released this year. If you have been on the fence about buying a Switch, this game is the system seller. I normally do not like pvp shooter games at all. Splatoon 2 is something totally fresh and unique that simply must be experienced to understand. Nintendo has another hit franchise on their hands.

If you've played the original Splatoon and didn't enjoy it, feel free to move on - the core gameplay isn't much different. However - newbies and returning fans alike will find a lot to love here. The 3 minute matches make it perfect for the on-the-go nature of the Switch, and Salmon Run brings something new for people to enjoy.

This game is so much more fun than what I initially thought. It's fantastic. My only complaint is that I didn't get it sooner. I normally don't enjoy online shooters, but this one has pizzazz. Get it. Stop reading. Buy it. Why are you still reading? Go purchase this life-changing product. Are you still reading this?

A colorful interactive game, with great online play.

I am still a newb since I don't fully understand where "Woomy" comes from, but since it is part of the vernacular I have to showcase it. I was a bit put off from the cartoon style of art, but it quickly won me over with the fact that the gameplay is so revolutionary. It is a fresh take on the shooting genre of games. Depending on your perspective this may warrant taking off a star (I personally believe every Switch owner should have this game in their library), but it does not include a local multiplayer mode. It does have an online component so multiple Switch owners with the game and console can play together, but I can see the fact of non-local play disappointing some people. I have also heard mentions of there being some lag, but I have not noticed that problem. Granted that I bought a Nintendo Switch certified USB-Ethernet adapter, so I rarely play over a wireless connection anymore. Super great game to play with online friends and family, but has enough to warrant serious competitive and solo play. I'd recommend buying at the $45-$55 range, but worth the full $60.

I cannot get enough of this game! I got hooked w/ the first one and couldn't resist to get the 2nd one. Unfortunately the server issues that players experienced w/ the 1st game were not 100% fixed. You will experience some connection loss between games while playing on the Splatfest, but that is more Nintendo's fault.

This is an excellent game on switch. Competing, exciting shooting game yet not requiring an excellent aiming. A lot of completely different weapons to choose from. The original joy con may not be a good choice for long time playing though. (My hands get tired after like 2 hours) A pro controller might help.

Very much like the first Splatoon with new weapons, stages, and customization options. The new Salmon Run mode is very fun and adds another way to play the game. The story mode feels like it built upon the basics of the story from the first game, adding more challenges and new mechanics. Extremely fun, well polished game.

Splatoon 2 is a good game. It has a decent single player campaing but the multiplayer aspects of the game are very fun.

Great game! Servers are still working and didnt take very long to find a match. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

fun game with good single player and multi player.

I had never owned a Wii U, so I never played the original Splatoon. I had only ever seen gameplay online. However, from what I have seen, this game takes everything Splatoon had and expands on it. The controls are very responsive, the graphics are great in both docked and handheld mode, and that colors are very vibrant.

I honestly am in love with this game. It has an amazing story mode a challenging process. Salmon Run is my favorite feature as it allows you and others to fight Salmonoids together. Nintendo provides us with daily updates such as new weapons or other patches/buffs. I recommend this to anyone that is up for a challenge.

This is a great alternative to brown cover shooters. This is a bright and colorful, fast paced fun game with a solid first player campaign and endless multiplayer. The game has been out for over a year and Nintendo continues to support and release new content so it is definitely worth the investment.

My 9 yr old daughter loves this game. from the occasional splatfest battles to the online play and story mode, she simply had hours of fund. fyi - she finished storymode pretty quickly, but tons of fun with the online battles with online users. also, octo expansion is coming!! she reminds me of this daily

If you enjoyed Splatoon on Wii U, this new game has a great new campaign, and awesome new mode in Salmon Run, and has all the same, awesome multiplayer fun you're expecting! Splatoon 2 is the real deal! The game is so much fun to just play around with! Definitely highly recommended for any Nintendo Switch owner!

Absolutely love this clean paintball shooter! Have spent countless hours playing this game. Such an amazing one where you can customize your character, online multiplayer and a storyline; not even to mention the constant updates they do for the game since release. A must have for the Switch!

Bought this for my friend's 10-year old son's birthday. It was his favorite gift. He loved playing it. It's helpful that he has an online account so he can play against other people. I would have considered getting another copy so I could play with him without an online account but apparently there's no split screen and I didn't want to play on the small hand-held screen.

Calling this Splatoon 2 might be a stretch. There aren't crazy changes to consider this a complete sequel. Still, if you haven't played Splatoon 1 on the Wii U, I highly, highly recommend this game. There's no excuse for you to skip out on this! If you have played the original, you know exactly what you're in for.