Customer Ratings & Reviews

With online support for a year and building on what made the original game amazing, this sequel is a perfect as a tent pole game for the Switch. Play as a Squid kid in competitive online arenas marking your turf with ink. With some replayability in the single player, this game mainly focuses on being connected online. An added horde mode that cycles in throughout the week and changing maps and new weapons this game changes up the meta on a regular basis.

Shooter genre reimagined by Nintendo becoming an awesome game. Quick 3 minute rounds in the regular mode. Last 20 seconds can overturn everything. Never give up till the fat cats make the call. Maps are on rotations. Well made single player mode that also serves as a testing ground for the different kinds of weapons available. Really nice co-op horde mode (ink the walls!) addition to the game but its on a schedule (3 days per week) if your playing alone.

On the surface, Splatoon 2 looks like a port of Splatoon 1, but it does not take much time with the game to start noticing differences. The first noticeable change is GamePad functionality being moved to screens that get toggled with the X button. While the lack of a persistent minimap during online multiplayer is annoying, the expanded menus in the Inkopolis Square (the main hub area) and Octo Canyon (the single-player hub world) offer quick access to a lot more options than were accessible from the GamePad. The new single-player campaign picks up where Sp1atoon's left off as far as gameplay. Early levels reintroduce old mechanics, but the game quickly moves to introduce new level mechanics and new weapons that were previously only usable in single-player if you bought Splatoon amiibo, or were excluded from the single-player entirely. While boss battles continue to follow the three-phase Nintendo formula, they all feel sufficiently different from Sp1atoon. The standard online multiplayer modes are the same, but the new stages change up the game a fair amount. While some have seen a disappointing increase in un-inkable surfaces, others have incorporated mechanics from Sp1atoon's single-player stages to offer more ways to get around the map. Some of the new stages feel smaller than a lot of Sp1atoon's stages, but they also feel more manageable by four-player teams. The new special weapons are arguably the biggest game-changer in competitive multiplayer, since a lot more of them become more effective when coordinated with team members. The new co-op multiplayer horde mode, Salmon Run, is the biggest unique addition to Spla2n. It puts teams of four players against waves of enemies of varying sizes, with a certain number of items that must be collected from bosses before the wave ends to proceed. Your weapons get randomized every round, which seemed annoying at first, but I grew to appreciate since it ensured the team always had a good balance of offensive and defensive weapons, and made each round feel different since my role on the team would change depending on which weapon I got. My only complaint about Salmon Run is that it is only accessible at certain times (it is the only mode that is ever completely inaccessible). My guess is they did that so people would not all leave competitive multiplayer to play Salmon Run, but it feels like Salmon Run is rarely available during the times I want to play, and I dislike the idea of having to schedule my day around the game's arbitrary schedule. I have not had a chance to try out the local multiplayer or amiibo functionality, so I will not comment on that. The last thing I will bring up is the Nintendo Switch Online app. As a voice chat solution, the advantages over other voice chat apps barely outweigh the downsides. However, SplatNet 2 is a fantastic service. Like the original SplatNet, it still shows you the current stage rotation, as well as some of your stats, but my favorite feature is the ability to buy gear (with in-game coins—there are no microtransactions) from the app. My time in the actual game is rarely spent checking the shops, so I like having the option to browse some in-game items when I am away from my Switch. In summary, if you never played Sp1atoon but were interested, Spla2n keeps the core of made Sp1atoon fun. If, like me, you DID play and enjoy Sp1atoon, Spla2n adds enough new features that I consider it worth purchasing. The only notable downside is the lack of a persistent minimap, but that does not outweigh all the new content.

Splatoon 2 brings the same innovative shooter mechanics as it's predecessor but provides a much deeper experience. Online play is incredibly fun despite Nintendo's shallow attempts at voice chat and lack of a party system, which makes communication and playing with friends very difficult, dampening what could otherwise be one of the better online experiences on the market. Nonetheless, smooth, original and deep gameplay make this game worth purchasing.

There are a lot of 3rd person shooters out there. Non of them capture the fun competitive nature like splatoon 2. Then the main objective is to cover as much ground with your color ink as possible and not kill your enemies, it's definitely the type of game everyone can enjoy. Even though it's all about multiplier, the single player mode is also worth checking out I've personally already put many hours into this game and won't be stopping any time soon.

The game is so awesome. It's fun, and easy to pick up. As well as it having co-op mode on salmon run and online battles and when you rank up it changes the events and makes it a bit different to rank up. The story is great, especially if you never played the game before. It helps you get used to using everything in the game and gives you tips you can you for on line battles or helping you team on salmon run. Amazing game, super fun and awesome CO-OP!!

Splatoon 2 offers something most video games cannot - a robust set of customs that is unlike any other game on the market. Instead of having a simple 3rd person shooter style of game, Nintendo opted to add competitive multiplayer with hints of painting the town to gain control of points, plots, and maps. The fact that the sequel is on Switch makes it all the better. We are finally able to not only be portable, but we are also able to have a quality game experience on a TV set. My reason for not giving it a 5 is because it's nowhere near the type of game as Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That is a high bar and for what this is its amazing.

After loving the first game, this sequel is more of the same with extras. The new modes and weapons are a nice addition and there’s lots of gear/stats to keep grinding. The game is nice to pickup and play for short bursts or get addicted to for hours. If you liked the first one, this is a good replacement. Recommended for sure.

Splatoon 2 takes everything that was great about the original title on the WiiU and builds on it, offering more maps, modes, weapons, and variety. While the single-player campaign is fun that is reminiscent of Mario Galaxy, the real star is online multiplayer, where the frenetic pace and unique inking and swimming mechanics shine. I find it to be the most enjoyable online play available on the Nintendo Switch.

If you played Splatoon 1 then you know you need this. If you missed the first this a great place to start. Splatoon is different from most other shooters in that kills aren't the focus. the goal is to pain as much ground as possible. In addition to the multiplayer there a 30 stage single player mode and 4 player co-op horde mode. This mode can only be played online at certain times of the week or locally with 4 Switches whenever.

Splatoon is the must have title in the switch lineup. This is the best game made for the switch so far, it has so many different weapons, game modes, maps and character customizations. Splatoon 2 is a fun "shooter LIKE" game (not a shooter) that's just plain fun and keeps you addicted and saying just one more game. If you have a switch do yourself a favor and buys this game, it's a must have for any switch owner child or adult.

Improves on a lot that the first game started. Better online connectivity, parties with friends (via the app) and such. New weapons and clothes have been added. New hosts as well. And the story mode is quite decent. Though the boss battles aren't as inventive or fun as the first game, don't let that deter you, they're still very fun. I usually play online with friends following me in and combining that with the app that has an online store separate from the one in game which makes getting new clothes quicker, easier, and sometimes a rush to get enough money to buy them before the timer on them runs out. 8/10 score for me.

Keeps a lot of the same concept from the first. More weapons, levels, gear, etc. The story mode is very similar to the first one, but still fun to play. The game is mainly online play so you'll now need to have a Nintendo online subscription. If you never got the chance to play the first Splatoon on WiiU, you're not missing much with the 2nd. It's still a good entry game and highly addictive.

Since I never played splat one, I didn't know going into it the amazing flexibility of motion controls to speed of aiming. I first hated it, then tried out the motion controls and it's bar far the best way to aim. All in all the single player is fun, it gets you accustomed to the controls and then you get to play with the new weapons. Once your confident enough you can jump in to multiplayer. Great game.

Splatoon and Splatoon 2 are amazingly fun games, and I think everyone should give them a try. Splatoon 2 built on a lot of what the original offered and included two two weapon types - Dualies (my favorite weapons) and the Brellas, while adding new sub weapons and specials (some specials didn't return). You have a single player more that is similar to the original, and a DLC single player that is harder and gives you access to Octolings (which Don t play any differently i believe), that challenge you to use all types of weapons instead of just the blaster from the original. The story was slightly affected by the last Splatfest, as the loser there (Callie) disappears and you work with Marie. Turf War is still the main mode for unranked, and is as fun as before. As someone who sucked at aiming, I feel this is a great way for me to be able to compete and still help my team as I improve my aim. There are many stages that change every couple hours. I haven't really played ranked but there are more modes there, tower control, clam blitz, and king of the hill, that some people like more than Turf War. The only downside is Splatfests are over, and I greatly enjoyed Splatfests.

I had my doubts at first, but I can attest to this game being everything that it was meant to be and more! It does such a good job with new weapons, new stages, and new game modes. I particularly enjoy Salmon Run, and the online matches are always good. I know that Nintendo has so much more good stuff coming our way, so I'm excited to get Splatoon 2 going at a great pace. Also, Marina is best girl!

This game is tons of fun on the Nintendo switch. The graphics have been improved to 1080p and look fantastic. Multiplayer matches last around 5 minutes and are a lot of fun. The salmon run stages are challenging and a lot of fun. The single player campaign last about 6 hours and is also fun. The multiplayer is the draw here and is a lot of fun. this game is a must buy for your switch collection.

I loved the original Splatoon, and in many ways the sequel is an improvement. Splatoon 2 offers more game modes (including a fun horde mode), and the same addictive play. The single player mode is fine, but a little clunky. My main issue is the game is actually less intuitive to play on the Switch than original on the Wii U. Respawning to desired points on the map requires more button presses and doesn't always work properly. The motion/gyro controls don't seem as precise as they did in the first game. Overall a good game, and hopefully it gets continued support from Nintendo.

Absolutely LOVE this game! New and bigger maps, new weapons, more gaming modes and you can customize your squidkid. And they finally did away with Sheldon talking so much! If youre a total addict like I am, The switch app makes this game even better. Being able to see when the maps are changing and purchase gear away from the console makes game life so much easier. I give this game an A++

I have never been a fan of shooters, but I am so addicted to this game. I grew up with 2d games and never got really good with twin analogue sticks, hence my dislike for most fps games. However the motion controls in this game, while hard to learn at first, makes quick aiming and twitch turning so much more satisfying! If you get this game, hang in there and learn those motion controls.