Customer Ratings & Reviews

I passed on the first Splatoon knowing that a better version would come along. And boy was it worth it. The single player is sooo much better than Splatoon 1 (you have different weapons unlike the first game). And online is quite fun also. Salmon Run (the co op mode) is fantastic. The downsides are not being able to switch weapons in-between rounds. And so far there are only three maps for Salmon Run.

Splatoon 2 improved greatly on Splatoon 1 The single player is nice to play on the go but the game really shines in the returning competitive multiplayer modes as well as the new co-operative horde mode. If you have a switch and you're on the fence. Buy this game.

This looks like a port, but that's because the same basic gameplay is still there and is still fantastic. The updated graphics give a nice shine and polish to the game. In addition to the original, there are more online modes, local modes, and beefier single player.

The game is so competitive and additive with so much to do. Theres so many weapons and customization plus free updates are still coming to the game. With a good internet connection this game is a must buy. I almost forgot...its playable everywhere lol!!!

Honestly it is worth it just for Salmon Run. Me and my coworkers play it everyday at lunch. Great solution for making the game fun when on the go without an internet signal. Single player is even better with huge replay value to unlock guns for multiplayer too.

Game is a LOT of fun to just hop into and play a few rounds. it has a lot of potential for the future as well with support and updates coming down the line. If you're looking for an easy, but fun game to get into on the switch then this should be for you.

This game is outstanding. While the learning curve might be a bit high, the game is excellent. It features fun single player, coop, and competitive modes - but must be played online or with multiple Switches (i.e., no splitscreen.) Highly recommended

Love this game! I actually wasn’t planning on getting it initially, but I played a couple games at a friends house and had to get it for myself. It’s fast paced and has a fun variety of weapons and game modes so it never gets boring.

If you like shoot'em up games that can be played via multi player or single player then you will love this game. Its kid friendly and will cause lots of fights among your kids. If you played the first Splatoon on Wii U then you must own this version.

Splatoon 2 flips typical multiplayer shooters are their head and changes the premise with spraying ink on the ground (or another objective) instead of attacking other players. It's easy to learn and hard to master, but boy, it's a whole lot of fun.

This game is so good.... it’s been my total obssesion lol, but enough of how good the game is the campaign mode is good it’s new and fresh while the multiplayer is freaking amazing and challenging note if you are a beginner you will get splatted a couple of time until you get the hang of it. I do recommend getting the pro controller with this game even though handheld isn’t as bad, but the pro controller does wonder when you use it. You will be more precise in killing and that sort of stuff, yet accuracy become so much better when you have the controller, but over all the game is a must buy way better than COD because it is a new take on the shooter genre, and no I have not gotten bored with the game at all. I am playing while I type this review up lol. So, yeah buy it you won’t regret it. Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it

Love this game. Very stylized 3rd person shooter for all ages. Goal of most modes is to paint the floor with your teams color. Single player story mode that is included in addition to the multiplayer is very under rated. Overall a great purchase.

This is one of the switch's flagship games. Very fun for all ages. The controls can take awhile to get used to even when using the pro controller. Overall its a very fun and addictive game and would recommend it if you currently own a switch

The game itself is flawless. It uses motion controls instead of sticks, and the motion controls feel very natural. It is not a pay to win, but there is an optional dlc. The only problem is that splatoon 3 will come out in 2022. So if you can, you might want to wait the year. But with that being said, the splatoon 1 community is still very active, and I can only imagine that the splatoon 2 online scene will stay active even after splatoon 3 comes out. Something to be aware of is that you do have to pay for Nintendo online if you want to play the multi-player mode, but the price of Nintendo online is a fraction of that of Playstation and Xbox's online.

Splatoon was already great. Splatoon 2 offers better/more challenging single player missions, the same multiplayer modes we already loved, plus the new Salmon Run which is incredibly fun and addictive. This game is definitely worth a purchase!

I consider the game over at this point, considering there are no more new Splatfests planned as the final one happens weeks ago. It adds on modes and weapons from the many we already got from Splatoon on the Wii U.

I was one of the few people that played the original and while I was not sure if the sequel was going to be as good, I feel like I was right because... ITS TEN TIMES BETTER. I don't know how, but this game WITH THE OCTALING EXPANSION has a better story than the first, and it adds so much to the game. Multiplayer really stands out, but even we are talking about the story mode alone is worth a purchase. This game is so good and I had to buy it not once for me, but twice from my friend as well. If you have a switch there is no reason to not get this game. It's a fun time and its something that can be played at any pace. The online is excellent, and it will keep you entertained for days on end since they are always doing online game events called splatfests.

Great game for any age. The simple mechanics, and colors make it appealing and fun to watch, but under the ink lies a complex and strategic shooter. Salmon run should be split screen, but besides that complaint the rest of the game is solid.

Don't let the kiddie coating fool you, Splatoon 2 has a lot of depth that, in classic Nintendo fashion, emerges from deceptively simple mechanics. Specifically, coating an arena in paint of your own color enables you and your teammates to swim through it quickly and slows down and damages your opponents. The use of color allows the game to quickly communicate your individual status and the overall status of the match in a way that most shooters don't achieve nearly as successfully. A match of Splatoon, then, is composed of a lot of small strategic decisions, which is where a lot of the fun (and addiction) comes in! Splatoon 2 gives even more variety in weapon types and modes, compared to the original, which really enhance the strong core gameplay, i.e. give you more creative ways to respond to what's going on in the match.

Fun game and great that it's portable via the Switch (granted that the main game mode requires an internet connection). The design and quirkiness is unique and attractive. However, the game gets a bit repetitive without a ton bringing me back day by day. The controls are a bit tough (motion controls are uncomfortable, and standard controls are not fine tuned enough).