Limited content, Irritating menus, So-so solo mode
Splatoon Nintendo does a nice job of painting outside the lines with its own third-person shooter, but then muddles the final product with meager content, frustrating online design, and an unremarkable single-player offering. In some ways, Splatoon seem...
A vibrant and adorable world – no one makes "cute" work like Nintendo, Deceptively simple and accessible gameplay disguises higher-level strategizing, Matches are fast, fun and it's hard to stay mad for long, Lots of variety in terms of weapons, abilities
No voice chat or easy player matchmaking – unacceptable for an online-focused game in 2015, Short, uninvolving single-player campaign
Gorgeous graphics, packed with ideas, fast and frenetic gameplay
Imprecise controls, lacking in stages and levels at launch, very competitive online
So is Splatoon the Mario Kart of shooters? It's a tough standard against which to be judged, but when you set that comparison you have to be prepared to match it -- or not. Other reviewers will probably claim Splatoon does meet that mark -- and they'll b...
Ingenious game mechanics, Vibrant graphics, Inventive single-player campaign, Accessible yet deep
Lacks variety, Can feel grindy in the early stages
There's genuine Nintendo genius in the core mechanics, gameplay and vibrant visuals, with layers of depth and strategy both in the weapons and team tactics and in selecting and upgrading your gear. What's more, Splatoon has a brilliant single-player mode...
Unique gameplay mechanic, Extremely fun in short bursts
Repetitive, Grinding, No voicechat
I really enjoyed Splatoon. The single player campaign is excellent (albeit a bit short) and the online modes enjoyable. Unfortunately, a lack of modes and maps limits the enjoyment to short spurs. It's a fun game to keep you occupied for a while, and it...
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Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Phil , review by: cgmagonline.com
Even if you're a shooter veteran, Splatoon will shake up the formulas that you're used to in amusing ways...
Splatoon is a vibrant, colourful and innovative competitive multiplayer shooter that's beautiful, addictive and undoubtedly fun - but a lack of maps and modes could hurts its lasting appeal.Splatoon was reviewed by Geoffrey Tim on a Nintendo Wii Uj...
Limited content, Irritating menus, So-so solo mode
Nintendo does a nice job of painting outside the lines with its own third-person shooter, but then muddles the final product with meager content, frustrating online design, and an unremarkable single-player offering.In some ways, Splatoon seems like it wo...
