Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

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  • Summary: Play as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game. This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysteriousPlay as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game. This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysterious underground test facility in a desperate battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Escape from these twisted depths, and you'll finally be able to join multiplayer matches as an Octoling. You may think you know everything about the world of Splatoon, but these waters run deep, and so does the lore. Purchase this content today for immediate access to special octo-themed in-game gear.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Nintenderos
    Jul 1, 2018
    95
    It’s been difficult to find anything negative in this downloadable content that Nintendo has created. With a perfect technical performance, and a musical quality at the level of the best Nintendo games, the Inkling world grows and becomes more mature and interesting than it already was.
  2. IGN Japan
    Jun 26, 2018
    90
    This may be an expansion for a game that is essentially a multiplayer experience, but the solo campaign is the real attraction in Octo Expansion. If you couldn’t get into the multiplayer, give this a try.
  3. The Games Machine
    Jul 2, 2018
    88
    Octo is an excellent expansion, even better than the original game campaign if you are looking for a really stiff challenge.
  4. GamingTrend
    Jun 20, 2018
    80
    Overall, Octo Expansion is an absolute steal. At $20, you’re getting a very creative and engaging campaign that expands the world of Splatoon 2 with diverse gameplay, although a small portion of these levels feels like monotonous filler. Luckily, the ability to skip them mitigates this issue, but does little to assuage the fact that the majority of the bosses are rehashes.
  5. Cubed3
    Jul 10, 2018
    80
    While the fact that it's a modular design could be equated with laziness for some, Nintendo deserves credit for producing something robust and unforgiving that will test even the most dedicated of fans.
  6. Gamersky
    Jul 3, 2018
    80
    The Octo Expansion is a substantial DLC focused on single player campaign with great level design. Although the Autopass button is bad for players keeping passion to challenge, the DLC still successfully keeps Splatoon 2 fresh.
  7. Destructoid
    Jun 14, 2018
    70
    It's still a good time to play Splatoon, especially if you're up for a solo intermission and keep your expectations in check.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 68
  3. Negative: 9 out of 68
  1. ANKPlays
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    Absolutely ink-redible DLC! An amazing attribute to Splatoon 2! Much better than the games actual story, with fun and enticing gameplay, anAbsolutely ink-redible DLC! An amazing attribute to Splatoon 2! Much better than the games actual story, with fun and enticing gameplay, an interesting story, and difficult levels. Worth every penny!… Expand
  2. parzy
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly can't find a significant bad thing about this. There's that other 0/10 review, saying that it would be too hard for children... I KNOW CHILDREN THAT HAVE BEATEN EVERY STAGE, INCLUDING GIRL POWER AND INNER AGENT 3. Seriously, don't give a game a bad review just because you're bad at it!
    Anyways, the story is almost as good as the levels! It's totally different from Octo Canyon, with a new gimmick every level! And, that ending sequence... oh my god. IT'S SO GOOD. The entire ending sequence, the buildup, the final boss, and that beautiful last cutscene just absolutely makes it for me. And the thing that tips it over the edge of 9/10 for me, is PLAYABLE OCTOLINGS!!! It's awesome how you get rewards that you can use in online as well. And for only $20? Dozens of hours of content here, 10/10    … Expand
  4. ZeoN
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Una de las mejores expansiones que ha hecho nunca Nintendo.
    80 niveles nuevos unidos a una nueva y muy buena historia en las profundidades de    Una de las mejores expansiones que ha hecho nunca Nintendo.
    80 niveles nuevos unidos a una nueva y muy buena historia en las profundidades de este maravilloso universo. Supera a la campaña principal del videojuego en muchísimos apartados, y el diseño de niveles y la banda sonora no son la excepción.    … Expand
  5. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    WOW! This was easily the greatest DLC expansion I have played. It adds so much new content to the game, it provides an actual challenge, andWOW! This was easily the greatest DLC expansion I have played. It adds so much new content to the game, it provides an actual challenge, and Octolings become playable! This campaign was a blast to play through. The biggest complaint I have is that the difficulty balance of some challenges can be a little one way or another sometimes. Some stations are very easy, but some are hair-tearing. However, the game even gives you the options to both raise or lower the challenge of the stations, or skip a station altogether. Overall, this was one of the best DLCs that is definitely worth your money.… Expand
  6. Enjineer
    Jun 18, 2018
    9
    When I first tried Octo Canyon in Splatoon 2, I was quickly bored of it and didn't come back to it after first trying it. With the OctoWhen I first tried Octo Canyon in Splatoon 2, I was quickly bored of it and didn't come back to it after first trying it. With the Octo Expansion, I've been hooked from the moment I first started the expansion after getting it. It's more challenging, expands on the story, and brings a wider variety of levels to be experienced, along with being longer than the base campaign. Definitely a must-own for Splatoon 2 fans hungry for more singleplayer content.

    Oh, and I didn't even mention that the music is absolutely fantastic.    … Expand
  7. rikidx
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    el juego en si es perfecto pero seria mejor si cuatro personas podrían jugar en la misma consola osea multijugador no oline mejor que seael juego en si es perfecto pero seria mejor si cuatro personas podrían jugar en la misma consola osea multijugador no oline mejor que sea oline y multijugador también si la música cambiara… Expand
  8. Mingtan
    Nov 13, 2022
    0
    Potato gameplay , you want to be hard? i just drop all game and don't care , worst gameplay of the year!!!

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