Hello Enthusiasts,
Today I will be reviewing I will be doing a review on the Nintendo Switch game, Splatoon 2. This title doesn't have too much of a story, even in the single player mode, so you don't need to worry much about Spoilers today.
For anyone who didn't play the first game, the Splatoon games involve controlling a character that can switch between being a kid and being a squid. As a kid, you are able to cover surfaces with your ink by using various weapons. As a squid, you are able to quickly move through this ink, which results in your character being somewhat concealed, as well as a faster recharge of ink. This ink will also hurt enemies on top of just covering surfaces, and the ability to swim in the ink also includes swimming up walls.
The single player campaign is a good way to get the controls down and master the equipment, and there are some items that are unlocked by completing the single player story. However, this game really comes to life with the multiplayer aspect. There are regular matches, where you team must cover more area in ink than the other team, as well as various types or ranked matches. There are also regular "Splatfest" events, where everyone chooses a side ( cake vs ice cream, ketchup vs mayo, etc) and those sides battle for both the most wins and most popular side.
This game keeps the positives of the previous title, as well as expand on it. There are new weapons, all of which are fun in their own way, as well as new stages, which aren't bad either. The biggest positive is a new hoard mode that the game introduced called Salmon Run, which allows four players to fight off hoards and earn in-game money. It's challenging, fun, and something that the last game could have really benefited from. The game looks even better than before I did 't experience any real issues from the game itself. Getting to the next level allows different weapons and clothes to be purchased with in-game money, so there is incentive to keep playing.
My only real problem with the game is with the connectivity and waiting times for online lobbies. It doesn't feel like Nintendo was ready to handle the big crowds that can be playing at certain times. This means that the lobbies will sometimes time out from waiting, and I have been kicked out of games before due to a connectivity breakdown.
Technical issues aside, this is a great game, especially since Nintendo's online service is still free. I recommend this game to anyone who liked the first one or who needs a good title for their Switch.
I give Splatoon 2 a 9 out of 10.
Sincerely,
The Bored Enthusiast
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