Splatoon 3

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  1. ant4456
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Definitely worth. Tons of content. Great campaign. Awesome online. No microtransactions.

    If you gave this game a bad score because you have a **** wifi connection, **** you.
  2. thaesino
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    Fun game. Some needed changes, some unneeded and mostly superficial alterations.

    Online disconnects as much as always, even on wired connection. But still better than Mario Kart online.

    That being said…

    Pro tip: practice pressing A; you’ll be doing it a lot
  3. iVialeko
    Sep 30, 2022
    5
    My review score for this game currently stands as a 5, as I view this as "half a game" in its current state. Only 1 kit for each weapon, no leagues, 12 stages, (although the best amount among the franchise's birth, still shallow compared to other competitive/sport oriented Nintendo games on the market) and full of errors and bugs. I quickly found myself playing this game once or twiceMy review score for this game currently stands as a 5, as I view this as "half a game" in its current state. Only 1 kit for each weapon, no leagues, 12 stages, (although the best amount among the franchise's birth, still shallow compared to other competitive/sport oriented Nintendo games on the market) and full of errors and bugs. I quickly found myself playing this game once or twice every week ever since its first week and a half after release, even being hyped following the news of the game leading up to launch, and knowing the shallow content pool of past entries with all of that in mind. Now, you could say I'm not being that fair since the game is only a few weeks in, and has a plethora of updates of content to come spanning a whole two years, but some of the things I mentioned I feel should've been a little more elaborate or expansive at launch, and this is only going to become a bigger point of emphasis as the weeks go by empty of new substance. I very well may be proven wrong here, and could take this review off the board seeing as to how well this feedback from present day into the future ages. But as is, this is a pool of cephalopods swimming in rather shallow waters.… Expand
  4. serpygod
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    the game is amazing and the best shooter in so long and far better than cod or overwatch but the net code is ****

    unlike what people think, it's not childish, the marketing is and it sucks.

    except that, you should defenetely buy it.
  5. Whekenui
    Dec 29, 2022
    5
    Splatoon 3 is an amazing game that provides countless hours of fun... when it works. The decision to release the third installment on the Switch was probably unwise and overly ambitious given the console's age and technical limitations. The myriad networking and matchmaking issues players encounter on a daily basis render the game almost unplayable in most multiplayer modes. If you mustSplatoon 3 is an amazing game that provides countless hours of fun... when it works. The decision to release the third installment on the Switch was probably unwise and overly ambitious given the console's age and technical limitations. The myriad networking and matchmaking issues players encounter on a daily basis render the game almost unplayable in most multiplayer modes. If you must play online, expect multiple disconnections and communication errors (which you will then be punished for with a temporary ban or a rank demotion). I could not in good conscience recommend the game to anyone, even though it is one of my favourite franchises in the Nintendo stable. What makes it worse is that this experience is not free and requires a Nintendo Online subscription.… Expand
  6. Bagel_Game
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
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  7. Rainhoger
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing shooter. Truly deserves shooter of the year!
    The fact that people still hate this game for been child looking, is absolutely strange
  8. WillyWomby
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    This is the best Splatoon game (With some downsides), I have but 630 hours in this game and it has to be one of my favourite games of all time, the story mode is really fun but the story does feel like a copy and paste from Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, the online multiplayer is amazing though, if you want to have fun with friends or grind out the game you this games for you, most of theThis is the best Splatoon game (With some downsides), I have but 630 hours in this game and it has to be one of my favourite games of all time, the story mode is really fun but the story does feel like a copy and paste from Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion, the online multiplayer is amazing though, if you want to have fun with friends or grind out the game you this games for you, most of the weapons feel fun to use and the gameplay loop never gets boring. The events such as Big Run and Splatfests never fail to disappoint, I have put so many hours into the events alone and I cannot put the game down when an event is on, please buy this game if you love Splatoon or are looking for a multiplayer game for your Nintendo Switch… Expand
  9. Samware
    Sep 27, 2022
    5
    I really like Splatoon 2 but after playing 3 for a week, it feels like a cash grab that doesn't deserve to be its own game. If it's your first time playing Splatoon, it's worth it, but if you've already played a lot of Splatoon 2, this game will barely feel any different and the new additions are minimal - a couple of new weapon types, a few new special moves, a few new maps and a few bossI really like Splatoon 2 but after playing 3 for a week, it feels like a cash grab that doesn't deserve to be its own game. If it's your first time playing Splatoon, it's worth it, but if you've already played a lot of Splatoon 2, this game will barely feel any different and the new additions are minimal - a couple of new weapon types, a few new special moves, a few new maps and a few boss enemies in Salmon Run - I'm pretty sure that's it. No new game modes except Tri Colour turf war which was supposed to be playable during Splatfest, but seemed to be inaccessible for near enough everyone thanks to the atrocious online service. Online stability is still just as bad as it was in Splatoon 2, which is especially annoying when Nintendo makes you pay to play online.… Expand
  10. IronJar
    Sep 24, 2022
    6
    Splatoon's core mechanics aren't really fun or satisfying,story campaing is 70% dogwater,but 30% of the levels are actually somewhat fun
    Music and aesthetics are good just like in all splatoon games
  11. TheLinkgirl
    May 6, 2023
    5
    Having now put well over a hundred hours into this game, I'm ready to say that I think Splatoon 3 is easily the weakest game in the series. Yes, there are improvements from Splatoon 1 and 2, but the improvements aren't enough to carry what feels like a stagnating formula. Many aspects of the game feel like they have been reduced in quality, especially from Splatoon 2, and it has made itHaving now put well over a hundred hours into this game, I'm ready to say that I think Splatoon 3 is easily the weakest game in the series. Yes, there are improvements from Splatoon 1 and 2, but the improvements aren't enough to carry what feels like a stagnating formula. Many aspects of the game feel like they have been reduced in quality, especially from Splatoon 2, and it has made it difficult for me to understand why this was a new release. While I do think the new movement options have added a healthy amount of new depth to the game, I think its important to address the horrendous balance in the game right now, specifically with the obvious bias towards shooter weapons: as of the time of writing, there are a total of 19 standard shooter kits in the game, compared to the umbrellas and brushes which each have only 3 kits each, and the splatanas and bows only having 2 kits each. This has left the game in an abhorently unhealthy state, and means most players are using the same class, leading to most matches just feeling the same.… Expand
  12. moschidae
    Dec 12, 2022
    7
    I've been playing Splatoon ever since the original Wii U release, I think its an amazing series with wonderful character design, music, and deeply addicting gameplay that you can't get anywhere else. I in no sense hate this game, and I think anyone can have fun playing it. That being said...this game can get incredibly frustrating for older teens/adults who care about their results,I've been playing Splatoon ever since the original Wii U release, I think its an amazing series with wonderful character design, music, and deeply addicting gameplay that you can't get anywhere else. I in no sense hate this game, and I think anyone can have fun playing it. That being said...this game can get incredibly frustrating for older teens/adults who care about their results, especially in Salmon Run where you have a rank to lose.
    This game needs a better matchmaking system, period. I don't play turf and ranked typically (because of the horrible netcode this game has, if you dont have good internet dont even bother) but I am a huge fan of salmon run. I've been at the max rank before, and when your team knows how to play, it's incredibly chaotic and just pure fun. But all that hinges on your team KNOWING how to play. If you get one bad teammate- thats it, you're done... and YOU get punished for it! It is so easy to lose your rank or, if you are lucky, to be carried into a rank higher than what your skill level is at.
    Skillful players get knocked down so easily and it.. is literally near impossible to get back up. It's ridiculous. Nintendo needs to make it harder to go up and harder to go down, I've never played a multiplayer game where the ranks just don't matter and you can be paired with anyone. Salmon run becomes, ironically, 10x harder when you factor in players who do not know what they're doing in lower, easier ranks. All the joys of teamwork get utterly sucked away and you're just left with just feeling like you wasted your time because your teammates ran to the shore, stayed there, constantly getting themselves killed and not focusing on the objective... and theres nothing you can do about it. Oh, but that's your fault, clearly you (the person with the best score) must not know how to play... let's dock your pay grade by 5,000 points.
    So if you just want to have a good time and play, this game is perfect for that. But if you even get slightly serious about what you're doing, you're just going to be utterly disappointed.

    (.... oh yeah and the regular maps for turf and all that aren't good or fun, they're very cramped! Not ideal in a game who's design philosophy ISN'T supposed to be rooted in just getting enough kills, like every other shooter, but rather how much of the ground you can ink. It really feels like they went back on this, and this game is now more than ever filled to the brim with tryhards. It doesn't feel as welcoming and warm as Splatoon 2 did for me)    … Expand
  13. ZYMROD
    Nov 22, 2022
    7
    El juego en el aspecto jugable cumple junto a sus mecánicas que aun entretienen y funcionan. Sin embargo, el contenido de lanzamiento es escaso e incluso se podrían haber lucido migrando todos los mapas, armas, ropas de los anteriores juegos y contenido exclusivo de Japon. Lo cual hubiera presentado un juego mas robusto y justificado su valor de USD 60.
  14. dewittgeology
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Amazing hit. Nintendo really doesn't do online well, but Splatoon 3 has been a huge step for them as a company. The ability to smoothly squad up with your friends and details like lockers, practice range while matchmaking, and seeing ghosts of your friends make this such a great experience. All of the Nintendo charm with none of the Nintendo disappointment. No mixed feeling about his gameAmazing hit. Nintendo really doesn't do online well, but Splatoon 3 has been a huge step for them as a company. The ability to smoothly squad up with your friends and details like lockers, practice range while matchmaking, and seeing ghosts of your friends make this such a great experience. All of the Nintendo charm with none of the Nintendo disappointment. No mixed feeling about his game and I haven't felt this strongly positive about a Nintendo game since Breath of the Wild.

    Amazing community, creative weapons and mechanics, and squids living their best lives.    … Expand
  15. pooflinger911
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    definitely my favourite ip of nintendo’s, seeing the franchise grow and improve from the first game has been amazing. this game has something for everyone, with several game modes including both pvp and pve. the only downside is the connectivity issues and frequent disconnects, but n’s online service isn’t that great with most games
  16. HEXANOMY
    Oct 22, 2022
    2
    I just play multiplayer pvp for this game. it is good with many game modes. However, the connection issue and communication issue happen to frequently. When this happen to other person in a game with you, that game will be immediately terminated and all players return to lobby. It also happen to my self too many times, and might result on temporary ban from playing pvp for 10 minutes.I just play multiplayer pvp for this game. it is good with many game modes. However, the connection issue and communication issue happen to frequently. When this happen to other person in a game with you, that game will be immediately terminated and all players return to lobby. It also happen to my self too many times, and might result on temporary ban from playing pvp for 10 minutes. Please Nintendo, fix this. As a game company, you guys are sucks. You have been in the industry for so long, yet issues like these still occur on your newest game.… Expand
  17. Splatoon3Hater
    Nov 12, 2022
    3
    I regret spending 60€ on Splatoon 3, this is the least fun and at the same time the most frustrating game I've ever played.

    The biggest issue for me lies in the way the game matches you against other players, there's no MMR or other form of matchmaking system at all; some matches are just unwinnable, it doesn't matter what rank you're in, you'll get matched with and against all kind of    I regret spending 60€ on Splatoon 3, this is the least fun and at the same time the most frustrating game I've ever played.

    The biggest issue for me lies in the way the game matches you against other players, there's no MMR or other form of matchmaking system at all; some matches are just unwinnable, it doesn't matter what rank you're in, you'll get matched with and against all kind of players. Splatoon 3 doesn't take into account what weapons the players are using, which sometimes results in a team composed of 4 chargers (sniper rifles) matched against a balanced team with a good mix of long and short range weapons, making the match completely one-sided.

    Splatoon 3 is NOT a casual videogame, If you're thinking about buying this for your kids I'll let you know it is not for everyone. Splatoon 3 is an extremely sweaty third-person shooter with a huge learning curve, meaning new players will lose A LOT trying to learn the mechanics of the game.

    Losing feels awful, if you're unlucky enough to end up in an uneven match you'll either completely aniihilate the opposing team or get brutally stomped with the rest of your teammates and even though it is no longer possible to get spawn killed in this game, compared to its predecessor, you still won't be able to do much when losing. If you're in the losing team you basically don't get to play the game and it feels incredibly frustrating. Turf war matches only last 3 minutes, and yet it is still possible to die over 10 times in a single match or get over 20 kills, simply because maps are really small and you're pretty much forced to confront your opponent.
    Almost every single map in the game is terribly designed, the maps feel too small with not enough space to maneuver around, meaning flanking enemy players is really hard.

    The game is hopelessly unbalanced. There are over 50 weapons so it only makes sense that some of them are considered useless, not to mention every weapon in the game has a predetermined kit that you cannot change, so even if you find a main weapon that you like you might not like the special weapon or the sub weapon it comes with.

    Splatoon 3 also has some really bad connection issues, I suggest not to buy this game if you don't have a stable internet connection. Although I didn't experience this myself, I heard many players complain that they're getting disconnected in the middle of a match as a result of those issues.

    Now, not everything about the game is terrible; the single-player campaign is fairly decent and the co-op pve horde mode (Salmon Run) can actually be fun, even if hard at times.

    I felt like I HAD to leave a bad review of this game, just to warn others about what they might experience playing Splatoon 3. Hopefully it has been helpful for somebody to read this review.    … Expand
  18. za77ack
    Oct 6, 2022
    0
    It's mainly a multiplayer game that allows you to play 30-50% of the time you attempt to play. Not kidding when I say I've been disconnected mid-game or after 2min of queue waiting hundreds of times. Nintendo should do some QA before release next time. Avoid!
  19. XB0_C
    Oct 12, 2022
    0
    Poor matching mechanism.Worse server.I played ten qualifying matches from S to S+,
    I try my best but I just can't win
  20. Ayrton999
    Oct 29, 2022
    0
    Worst PVP Game ever seen. Even nothing balance and can not report any of player
  21. Splatoon3sucks
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    一个联网对战游戏联机做的跟
  22. mindbleach
    Nov 12, 2022
    0
    Excellent concept which is made effectively unplayable by the worst matchmaking ever committed to an online game. There's no excuse when the series has been going for this long. New players are constantly thrown into matches against 2+ players who are the highest skill rank in the game, while left with a team of similarly inexperienced players. It's simply match after match of losing andExcellent concept which is made effectively unplayable by the worst matchmaking ever committed to an online game. There's no excuse when the series has been going for this long. New players are constantly thrown into matches against 2+ players who are the highest skill rank in the game, while left with a team of similarly inexperienced players. It's simply match after match of losing and getting spawn killed.

    Utterly miserable experience, and completely unnaceptable for a team which has 2 previous games under its belt. Every time I can only tolerate playing 1-2 matches before giving up again. I    … Expand
  23. Mingtan
    Mar 20, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like selmon run , i give up in rank mode , because team are **** by the way , i will still rate the rank system -10/10 , but i like selmon run , but ! sometime when it is time to change map or mode, i will disconect from the game , i am like what the **** , and rank down the from legend to +3, but still i rarely face it , but when it happend i am going to say , ya **** today no more splatoon , and go to play other game , so hope randomly disconect by your server just -5 is enough but -20 until rank down is unfair , sometime team is bad too lucky i have friend to help .… Expand
  24. Iiiiiiiiiiiiiip
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    would be a 10 if the servers functioned
  25. eri41205
    Oct 25, 2022
    0
    Great concept, poor execution, curious online matchmaking decision. I hope next gen console is powerful enough to support this game with good netcode and better matchmaking system. Well Nintendo won't care as long as they have their copies sold.
  26. benbenzi
    Oct 5, 2022
    0
    狗屎一样的真格匹配机制，S+段位只能匹配到不长脑子的队友。网络代码和服务器烂得要命，却还要怪玩家掉线，还要禁止比赛。这是我2022年玩过最垃圾的游戏没有之一。
  27. Woomy209
    Sep 28, 2022
    0
    The worst netcode I ever witnessed. Expect to have a disconnects or at least lags in every second match you play regardless of your own stable internet connection. Can't recommend unless they somehow fix that.
  28. IAmGood-U
    Oct 19, 2022
    2
    How is it possible that Nintendo has had 3 attempts at fixing the problems in Spatoon and they still can't? In fact, some of the problems like online play are worse. HOW? Almost the entire game is centred around online play and they can't even do that. This game is a joke. This game is a total waste of money. Waste of money making and a waste of money buying it.

    Look at some of these    How is it possible that Nintendo has had 3 attempts at fixing the problems in Spatoon and they still can't? In fact, some of the problems like online play are worse. HOW? Almost the entire game is centred around online play and they can't even do that. This game is a joke. This game is a total waste of money. Waste of money making and a waste of money buying it.

    Look at some of these critic reviews. Absolute garbage shills. Seriously. Blows Splatoon 2 out of the water some said. It is basically a worse version of Spatoon 2 in many ways. And they could have made a paint pun instead, but they are too stupid to manage that!

    Matchmaking is still garbage. Connection issues are worse now. Lockers are garbage cause your friends are not the ones near yours, just random peoples...who cares then?! Half the maps are still garbage. Oh, and there are fewer of them as well. Ranked modes are still garbage, nothing new.

    You are still forced to play the maps Nintendo wants you too. So you can log in and see the levels and modes are garbage and just immediately turn the game back off. Great design Nintendo. Real winners. How are you so stupid? Like how? How is it possible for game designers to be this idiotic?

    SAVE YOUR MONEY UNTIL THEY ACTUALLY MAKE A NEW GAME AND FIX THIS GARBAGE!    … Expand
  29. Len007
    Oct 23, 2022
    1
    Bad network problems and extremely poor matching mechanism are destroying this game with genius design. Please help Nintendo.
  30. autphickez
    Dec 8, 2022
    0
    The game is not worth playing at all with so many connection issue.
    What a shame for a Nintendo game series developed for almost a decade.
  31. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    1
    No interesting new elements. New characters are not attractive.
    Story mode is too difficult.
    Not enough stages to choose from in a basic match.
    Costume design is poor.
  32. Captiosus
    Sep 18, 2022
    6
    Update 9/18/22:
    The recent server maintenance and 1.1.1 patch were *supposed* to help address the comms error problem. If anything the issue has only become WORSE since the patch. In one 90 minute session today, I counted 27 generic comms errors: 22 during matchmaking, 5 mid-match. None of this was a problem with my network as discord chat and my wife's TV video streaming worked    Update 9/18/22:
    The recent server maintenance and 1.1.1 patch were *supposed* to help address the comms error problem. If anything the issue has only become WORSE since the patch. In one 90 minute session today, I counted 27 generic comms errors: 22 during matchmaking, 5 mid-match. None of this was a problem with my network as discord chat and my wife's TV video streaming worked flawlessly throughout the same time period. Yet twice Nintendo's system blamed MY internet, penalizing me with two 5 minute "time-outs" despite the comm errors being THEIR fault. I only managed to play 6 complete games in the time frame, totaling around 30 minutes. 30 minutes of play vs. 90 minutes of comm errors. I'm not reducing my score (yet) but if they don't get a handle on this I most certainly will. It doesn't matter how good the game could be if it can't be played.
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    Original:
    Splatoon 1 and 2 were my most played games on the Wii U and Switch, respectively, so what I'm about to write legimiately hurts: Splatoon 3 is, in many respects, inferior to Splatoon 2. Fewer maps, fewer weapons, fewer weapon loadouts meaning less weapon diversity, and only the barest minimum of truly new things added. Out of 12 multiplayer maps at launch, only 5 of them are new -- the other 7 are returning maps from Splatoon 1 and 2. The only new primary weapons added are the bows and the Splatana. There's a handful of new special abilities but most of them are just cosmetic retreads of secondary abilities from the previous two games. The new campaign is nice, but predictable to anyone who played the previous campaigns. Same puzzles -- hell, the same cube boss appears YET AGAIN. I know people will say it's not fair to expect a new game to have as much content as the previous game that was supported for 5 years and I agree to a point; However, I expect a sequel to at least have more content than the LAUNCH version of its predecessor. Other than the addition of cosmetics, this offers less at launch than Splatoon 2 did in 2017.

    But the biggest thing that drives my score down is the fact that the entire multiplayer system is just as bad as it's always been. When you start the game it asks you to set your region, but this is ONLY for future Splatfests. Regular gameplay is worldwide matchmaking like always, which means the game suffers the same problem as the last two where getting connected to people halfway around the world makes for very unenjoyable matches due to ping/latency. It has the same horridly low tick rate as Splatoon 2 so being killed around corners or seemingly "through" textures happens just as frequently as the last game. Connection errors are as prevalent as always and if someone disconnects, it ends the match for everyone -- even if it's all the way at the end of the match. I've been sitting at the "GAME!" (or salmon egg counter) screen at the end of a match only for it to error out and give no rewards for the time spent. Three games into this series and one would think they would have made a real effort to address these issues... alas, no.

    There are some very good/much needed quality of life additions here like the ability to group with friends easier, the addition of a shooting range in the lobby room, the ability to skip the Deep Cut intro video, the Sheldon Licenses making acquiring weapons easier, and the locker room. But many of these could have been added to the previous game in a massive overhaul rather than requiring a full, entire, new game.

    I still love Splatoon and I'm sure I'll be playing this for years to come -- but that doesn't change the fact that, in terms of content, Splatoon 2 is the superior game right now, especially since 3 suffers the same networking problems as 2. In a year or two, Splatoon 3 will probably be on par with the content in Splatoon 2... it's just a shame it didn't launch with more out of the gate (or better netcode, at least).    … Expand
  33. Caim-Horus
    Sep 25, 2022
    4
    - Very little content
    - Almost no changes compared to part 2
    - Constant netcode errors
    - Event for 3 teams is constantly launched for 2 teams

    A very crude product that is sold at full price
  34. textt
    Sep 26, 2022
    0
    constant connection issues and after alterna ruined this game was so excited for it too
  35. JanosX
    Sep 28, 2022
    1
    Worst game design.

    Battle mode is totally unbalanced, so if you're new you'll fight against high level players with their fully upgraded weapons and clothes, and if you're high level player you'll carry the newbies to lose your fights. Salmon Run is the stupidest game design ever made, to get the needed fish scales you need to fight the boss in the extra 4th phase that only happens    Worst game design.

    Battle mode is totally unbalanced, so if you're new you'll fight against high level players with their fully upgraded weapons and clothes, and if you're high level player you'll carry the newbies to lose your fights.

    Salmon Run is the stupidest game design ever made, to get the needed fish scales you need to fight the boss in the extra 4th phase that only happens once in a while, so you'll get levels and upgrade your Salmon Run rank before you can even reach the boss, thing is this is increasing the difficulty of the game like crazy, so the time you reach the boss the game will be way too hard and the only way for you to get scales would be to lose every game as fast as possible until your rank is lowered to the minimum for the game difficulty to be playable and fun again.

    Story mode is barely ok, some stages are stupidly easy, other ones are stupidly hard, or you get killed or fall in a trap right before the end of the stage.

    Game designer behind this must be fired and never hired again for this job,
    when you can't make a balanced difficulty, can't scale battles with players of the same level, and have fun creating frustrating traps and bad stages, you're not good for this job.

    A good game is suposed to be fun, not punishing the player for being new in battle mode, for reaching the end of a stage in story mode, and for leveling up in co-op mode.

    Splatoon 3 feels like a fast game with bad game design made only for taking money because the other preceding games worked.    … Expand
  36. Drakore
    Oct 3, 2022
    0
    2 words: CONNECTION. ERROR.

    I will change this rating once nintendo learns how online servers actually work without flaw.
  37. iformas
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    It's full of connections issues that destroy all the good points, I'm really disappointed.
  38. Pigeonwing
    Sep 24, 2022
    0
    Waste of money. Same game as Splatoon 2. Super boring gimmicky crap that gets old quick. No new modes that aren't locked behind weird time gates so the devs tell us when we can play them. Features that should be mainstays in the game are treated like special events while the same old same is shoved down the user's throats. Not worth 60 dollars or a 6 rating. Sold my copy. O on bothWaste of money. Same game as Splatoon 2. Super boring gimmicky crap that gets old quick. No new modes that aren't locked behind weird time gates so the devs tell us when we can play them. Features that should be mainstays in the game are treated like special events while the same old same is shoved down the user's throats. Not worth 60 dollars or a 6 rating. Sold my copy. O on both accounts.

    Old review:
    Decent enough game. Once the novelty of Splatoon 3 being a new installment in the series rubs off, it really just feels like more of the same. Some nice QOL upgrades move this from a 4-5 to a 6 for me. Playing with friends is much easier and Clam Blitz doesn't dominate rotations (although there are rotations still, unfortunately) scored at a 6 because honestly, I'm bored already. Will update when Devs update the game.    … Expand
  39. LIANGJUN
    Oct 1, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The worst network service, China region can not connect to the server at all.… Expand
  40. maldor
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    Nintendo is still terrible at net-code. It is fine until the higher levels, and then you can't play because everyone is lagging and not taking damage. Splatoon 2 had this problem too.

    Edit: Just wanted to add that you need to win 3 games to rank up, but the game disconnects constantly and counts it as a loss, even if you're in the lead. I can't rank up because of this. Edit 2:    Nintendo is still terrible at net-code. It is fine until the higher levels, and then you can't play because everyone is lagging and not taking damage. Splatoon 2 had this problem too.

    Edit: Just wanted to add that you need to win 3 games to rank up, but the game disconnects constantly and counts it as a loss, even if you're in the lead. I can't rank up because of this.

    Edit 2: Updating my review to say this game is still bad. The matchmaking is bad. The lag is bad. It is all bad. Do not pay for this game.

    Edit: It happened again. This game sucks.    … Expand
  41. ultraviper
    Oct 3, 2022
    5
    Single player is ok. Multiplayer is too plagued with connection issues to be considered playable for me. 1 in 3 games is canceled because of someone disconnecting. The game even tells me that I'm the one disconnecting sometimes. Strange how I can play 1500 hours of minecraft on an online realm on the same switch with zero issues, but suddenly with splatoon 3 I have constant networkSingle player is ok. Multiplayer is too plagued with connection issues to be considered playable for me. 1 in 3 games is canceled because of someone disconnecting. The game even tells me that I'm the one disconnecting sometimes. Strange how I can play 1500 hours of minecraft on an online realm on the same switch with zero issues, but suddenly with splatoon 3 I have constant network problems. Surely it's not just a problem with the game right?… Expand
  42. tomamazing
    Jan 6, 2023
    1
    The perfect demonstration of godawful network performance and worthless matchmaking. It might actually be fun if it wasn't endlessly infuriating.
  43. cptstainless
    Nov 1, 2022
    0
    The singleplayer is pretty much worth it alone. The multiplayer is also a ton of fun, when it works. The game is plagued with bad servers and connection issues.
  44. hutchbrett
    Oct 31, 2022
    1
    This game has few changes between that and it’s predecessor. The connectivity issues alone render this game below a 4. I never have connection issues in other MMO, but I would venture 40% of games either do not begin or end abruptly in the middle as a result of the horrible servers being deployed on this game.

    It also seems to have issues with lag delays, and the now frequent into the    This game has few changes between that and it’s predecessor. The connectivity issues alone render this game below a 4. I never have connection issues in other MMO, but I would venture 40% of games either do not begin or end abruptly in the middle as a result of the horrible servers being deployed on this game.

    It also seems to have issues with lag delays, and the now frequent into the ink, pop-up attacks no longer can be defended regularly. The solo component is fun but the game isn’t worth buying solely for that.

    Seems like a money grab with little actual improvements, besides what seems like paid-off critiques or obsessed fans say.    … Expand
  45. raphaelbrasil
    Dec 30, 2022
    0
    It gets to be revolting such an expensive game with so many connection problems. The game was not ready to be released and is basically a copy of its predecessor.
  46. TeemoTime
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Splatoon 3 is by far the best in the series, despite it's inconsistent and downright awful online service. Still, Nintendo released a live-service shooter in the year 2022 with no microtransactions. Packed with more meaningful content than any new COD release has achieved in recent years.
  47. Kaboomtf2
    Oct 21, 2022
    3
    Poor Matchmaking. I get disconnected by Nintendo's faulty P2P servers. The worst part is that I get temporary banned from online play. Before the last patch I got Disconnected in the post match results and I still would get banned from online play and, if I'm in a ranked match, the communication error count as a loss. Really shameful and greedy. The game is full price, the online playPoor Matchmaking. I get disconnected by Nintendo's faulty P2P servers. The worst part is that I get temporary banned from online play. Before the last patch I got Disconnected in the post match results and I still would get banned from online play and, if I'm in a ranked match, the communication error count as a loss. Really shameful and greedy. The game is full price, the online play isn't free... Lol, from a online game this is a killing of reputation.… Expand
  48. llllw
    Nov 12, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bad network!bad network!bad network!bad network!bad network!bad network!bad network!bad network!… Expand
  49. GermanTacoss
    Nov 13, 2022
    0
    I wrote an entire 3000 character review and Metacritic's engine keeps 404ing whenever I try to post it. The game is balanced poorly, has rarely functioning netcode, awful controls, and refuses to adapt or implement any modern philosophies of game design, leading to an overall poor game experience. You're better off playing any other PvP game.
  50. SebaxLolx
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very desbalanced weapons, and poor costumization but i like the game a lot, and is fun… Expand
  51. VoviBen
    Jan 4, 2023
    5
    Online is again peer2peer also the maps are a lot worse than Splatoon 2 and it has Unbalanced Matchmaking. The Story Mode is the best of the Game.
  52. Zologongolo
    Jan 8, 2023
    1
    To much connection errors, every day milion times. Waste of money, Don’t buy it.
  53. MrSandwich
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    Frye won. Splatoon 3 is finally a good game yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  54. myversitee
    Feb 11, 2023
    1
    Another experience review from someone with a rather casual skill level, that hoped a suitable for 6-year-olds colorful shooting game from Nintendo could be different from all gatekeeping hardcore shooters like CS:GO and alike ...

    I just rage-quit it the 20th time. No, not during a session, I am not that kind of impolite person. I am over 40 and do not have eagle-like hand-eye    Another experience review from someone with a rather casual skill level, that hoped a suitable for 6-year-olds colorful shooting game from Nintendo could be different from all gatekeeping hardcore shooters like CS:GO and alike ...

    I just rage-quit it the 20th time. No, not during a session, I am not that kind of impolite person.

    I am over 40 and do not have eagle-like hand-eye coordination. And I enjoy FPS games, but am not particularly good at them. For people like me, coming into the game fresh is a complete desaster. Sure I can play the single player for a couple of hours, but hopping into online sessions is the core aspect of the game. And there ARE levels, which you have to climb up to get better weapons and armor, so it is needless to say that playing against much higher level players is unfair from a pure technical point, adding up the experience and skills people have from playing competitive shooters for years and maybe even have a more "gifted" advantage. I would never dare to suggest excluding highly-skilled competitive players with a very serious approach from the game, but hell, there must be some kind of safe space for noobs and casuals.

    Sure, there is supposed to be "matchmaking" AI to put you into sessions with equally skilled players, but tbo ... it sucks and feels non-existent. Nintendo could also just say there is matchmaking in their proprietary code and there actually isn't, and it would be the same outcome.

    Has a family-friendly, all-including company like Nintendo never ever considered a "league" system, like we have in many real life sports? A C-league for the kids, mommies and daddies and alike to just enjoy a sport locally in a team against other small villages? A B-league for the more ambitious to be picked out of C-league when you show talent and would be under-challenged in C? And the major A league for the pros and hard achievers?

    No, they didn't. So, in conclusion, the game is being taken over by elitists who gate-keep the whole game. It has become completely inaccessible for kids, casuals and therefore 80% of Nintendo's customers. Good job. Not.

    God, i'm just so furious right now. If the game hadn't been expensive, I would have filmed myself burning the cartridge and posted it everywhere as a meme.

    Gaming is more popular and profitable than ever, but the publishers, even Nintendo, haven't changed their mindsets how to make games FOR that new audience. Guess I have to play Animal Crossing for the rest of my life.    … Expand
  55. AC-18
    Sep 16, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game can be stressful and personality changing. Therefore, if you do not want to change your personality, we recommend that you do not play.… Expand
  56. BlueTreeBark
    Oct 3, 2022
    0
    This game is literally unplayable. If i play a match then ops A communication error has accord. Okay than why am i the one being punished for nintendos problems when im forced to wait 10 minutes for nintendos disastrous servers.

    Even if i manage to get in a game that lasts longer than 5 seconds, it'll usually be heavily unbalanced by either my team or the enemy team spawn killing within    This game is literally unplayable. If i play a match then ops A communication error has accord. Okay than why am i the one being punished for nintendos problems when im forced to wait 10 minutes for nintendos disastrous servers.

    Even if i manage to get in a game that lasts longer than 5 seconds, it'll usually be heavily unbalanced by either my team or the enemy team spawn killing within the first 40 seconds of the match.

    Its like the devs didn't even try. The Poor match making, the awful servers, and the terrible unbalance makes this one of the worst games to come out his year. Stay away.    … Expand
  57. Stuff4Geekz
    Sep 24, 2022
    0
    How can 3 ruin what was already a great game? Remove weapons, specials, maps, replace hosts with hideous-looking characters, change the music with Bolywood crap and you get Splat3. The game also has continued interruption with connection errors that makes this game nearly unplayable. Why change an already great game and ruin it? Beats me. But this game should've been an addition, DLC, notHow can 3 ruin what was already a great game? Remove weapons, specials, maps, replace hosts with hideous-looking characters, change the music with Bolywood crap and you get Splat3. The game also has continued interruption with connection errors that makes this game nearly unplayable. Why change an already great game and ruin it? Beats me. But this game should've been an addition, DLC, not an entire game at $60 dollars. Stay away.… Expand
  58. bernardowerner
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    As of Sep. 12 2022, great game. But just like happened to other reviewers, it disconnects every other match. Nintendo should improve the whole connection system.
  59. cirospm
    Oct 6, 2022
    7
    The Multiplayer Lobby is very unstable. When you (can) play Splatoon 3 is a big pleasure, there's an average of 60s for matchmaking, but 25% someone disconnects or the Nintendo's server went wrong, then you want to rematch with the same group (2 squads, 4x4 members, and 50% of the times occurs some "communication error" (this should be easier and faster to reprogram the matchmaking uh??The Multiplayer Lobby is very unstable. When you (can) play Splatoon 3 is a big pleasure, there's an average of 60s for matchmaking, but 25% someone disconnects or the Nintendo's server went wrong, then you want to rematch with the same group (2 squads, 4x4 members, and 50% of the times occurs some "communication error" (this should be easier and faster to reprogram the matchmaking uh?? because most part are already there. But no, most times, lets say 75% of the rematches tooks 2min, 120s, 200s, and, "communication error". ....?! it's not Genshim Impact, Nintendo). My internet connection here is ok and i saw a lot another people complaining about the same stuff. Nintendo needs to fix/invest some cash on their servers, there's just too much connection failures. The game itself is very good.… Expand
  60. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    0
    One of the very worst games to have ever graced this horrid Earth. Do not get it. It is beyond overrated and does nothing to improve the series or its gameplay, it's the same old shtick again, and somehow it sells like hot cakes...
  61. the4ears
    Oct 19, 2022
    0
    真格模式跟二代比区别很小没有任何新意，打工模式比二代丰富一些，两个新武器出场率不高、没那么好玩，游戏内BGM跟二代没法比，UI看上去也很粗糙，武器地图都少得可怜！总体而言像是半成品，
  62. VampyFang
    Oct 14, 2022
    8
    Splatoon 3 is just a really fun game. It's easy to just pick up, hop in a match, and try your best to ink as much area as you can while trying not to get splatted too much. While it can be a little overwhelming for completely new players to the game (some players just completely obliterate your team), keep playing enough and you'll easily get the hang of everything. I feel this game can beSplatoon 3 is just a really fun game. It's easy to just pick up, hop in a match, and try your best to ink as much area as you can while trying not to get splatted too much. While it can be a little overwhelming for completely new players to the game (some players just completely obliterate your team), keep playing enough and you'll easily get the hang of everything. I feel this game can be fun for everyone with a variety of different game modes such as Salmon Run or Ranked Battles.… Expand
  63. justsomereview
    Sep 12, 2022
    5
    For the third entry in the series Splatoon 3 is an incredibly lacking and shallow experience. It looks slightly better compared to the previous instalment, has a new single player "campaign" that takes about 4 hours to complete and has a handful of new multiplayer maps... and that's it.

    The multiplayer lacks variety due to extremely linear maps that all look, feel and play the exact    For the third entry in the series Splatoon 3 is an incredibly lacking and shallow experience. It looks slightly better compared to the previous instalment, has a new single player "campaign" that takes about 4 hours to complete and has a handful of new multiplayer maps... and that's it.

    The multiplayer lacks variety due to extremely linear maps that all look, feel and play the exact same and shallow gameplay that doesn't put any emphasis on teamwork, tactics or strategy. I guess that explains the name of this game too, cause this is the third time Nintendo has put out the same game where you do nothing more than meaninglessly splat some paint around but this time with even less vision, ambition or motivation than the previous games.

    TLDR; same game, added some new maps, slapped 3 on the box, nothing new or exciting.    … Expand
  64. Stydus
    Sep 11, 2022
    1
    Sorry, I love the game, but basically every other game is a disconnect, especially so if I'm the one who wins, for some reason, fix your servers wtf is this **** this feels like it needed time in the oven or more server tests, especially considering this is an online game
  65. BlimpyPebbles
    Sep 10, 2022
    7
    From the poor graphics and fram rate, to the lack of anything new, to getting a match cancelled when a single player loses connection, to connection issues, to the same terrible maps, to sub-par specials, Splatoon 3 is a mess. How anyone can think this is better than the last two games is beyond me.
  66. TMCJHT
    Oct 1, 2022
    0
    0/10, do not buy this. Can't believe people are rating the game highly. Its just splatoon 2s content with a few minor tweaks.

    If this was made by EA it would be torn to shreds by reviews Honestly are you all paid off, 50 quid for a 'DLC' Cough *. That doesn't even bother to update the UI or make much more interesting maps or weapons. CONNECTION Issues galore. And just a huge middle    0/10, do not buy this. Can't believe people are rating the game highly. Its just splatoon 2s content with a few minor tweaks.

    If this was made by EA it would be torn to shreds by reviews

    Honestly are you all paid off, 50 quid for a 'DLC' Cough *. That doesn't even bother to update the UI or make much more interesting maps or weapons. CONNECTION Issues galore. And just a huge middle finger. You can tell its a nintendo game.

    Because if it was any other company this would be dogs***    … Expand
  67. IG826
    Sep 12, 2022
    1
    connection error i have no issue with my internet the server is completely a trash lost connection in the game and lobby it took you may be 10 mins to play one game as you have to reconnect and reconnect all the time
  68. ZzZ85
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    Multiplayer game that disconnects constantly. Not acceptable. Its a fun game when it works which it hardly ever does.
  69. Jay_Maple_Leafs
    Sep 15, 2022
    0
    Fix the connectivity issues, online is unplayable with all these errors and it's beyond frustrating.
  70. btbt
    Sep 12, 2022
    2
    What a disappointment for the 3rd Splatoon iteration. I find it hard to believe that this looks and feels exactly like Splatoon 2. It’s only the first week and matches are already horribly unbalanced, weapons are a joke, and now I get randomly disconnected with a threatening message insinuating it’s my end? This game is giant bug. Single player is roughly the same formula with differentWhat a disappointment for the 3rd Splatoon iteration. I find it hard to believe that this looks and feels exactly like Splatoon 2. It’s only the first week and matches are already horribly unbalanced, weapons are a joke, and now I get randomly disconnected with a threatening message insinuating it’s my end? This game is giant bug. Single player is roughly the same formula with different characters, it’s just a mega disappointment. This feels like Splatoon 2.5, but why make me buy the same game twice?… Expand
  71. ENDrain
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    Netcode.

    I don't get why online games by Nintendo have netcode from 2000s.

    One player disconnects, it's a new match for everyone.
  72. AzathothWakesUp
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    Disappointed this great game doesn't want me to play it!!!
    This incredible sequel is extremely fun to play, when the gamy LETS you play it. Unfortunately it is dragged down by one horrible flaw: constant disconnect errors (despite your flawless highspeed wired connection) that punish players with increasingly long time based bans. Being a P2P game this sort of disconnect issue is to be    Disappointed this great game doesn't want me to play it!!!
    This incredible sequel is extremely fun to play, when the gamy LETS you play it. Unfortunately it is dragged down by one horrible flaw: constant disconnect errors (despite your flawless highspeed wired connection) that punish players with increasingly long time based bans. Being a P2P game this sort of disconnect issue is to be somewhat expected, but in no way should it effect the players when their internet is not actually dropping out at all.    … Expand
  73. Pete112
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    So many connection errors. Salmon run is unplayable as you play three levels then get thrown out and loose all points at the last second. I've had 2 warnings for leaving matches myself when my Internet connection is perfect.

    Update. Following the latest patch, the game is no better. Constant crashing of matches when someone gets disconnected. Also match making on the splatfests is very    So many connection errors. Salmon run is unplayable as you play three levels then get thrown out and loose all points at the last second. I've had 2 warnings for leaving matches myself when my Internet connection is perfect.

    Update. Following the latest patch, the game is no better. Constant crashing of matches when someone gets disconnected.

    Also match making on the splatfests is very unfair. Each time, teams of friends are allowed to match against individuals. This means they are organised and are talking to each other about strategy. I must have lost 30 matches in a row despite being quite good at Splatoon 2. Groups should be matched against other groups rather than random individuals.    … Expand
  74. MeloettaBros9
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    This is rig I am evening suffering to get more pts in Anarchy Battle (Open) and it not ok same pt of 8 every time I Racked up it same pts 8 and -2 to -3 it not worth it I hope Nintendo could get that resolve for Anarchy Battle (Open) cause that not right
  75. yojb
    Sep 20, 2022
    0
    This game is absolute garbage. Lets just get past the fact that this literally could have been an update to Splatoon 2. There are 0 social features. No voice chat. No way to communicate with your team other than pushing up on the d-pad to say "ouch" when you're dead or "over here" when alive. THAT'S IT. Wanna add someone you played with? Well that's too dang bad. Have fun playing the sameThis game is absolute garbage. Lets just get past the fact that this literally could have been an update to Splatoon 2. There are 0 social features. No voice chat. No way to communicate with your team other than pushing up on the d-pad to say "ouch" when you're dead or "over here" when alive. THAT'S IT. Wanna add someone you played with? Well that's too dang bad. Have fun playing the same couple maps over and over and over again with a random team of "drag me downs". You'll lose 3 games in a row, all because your team is trash. So I guess if you want to be infuriated go ahead and get this steaming pile of trash. There isn't even a "lone wolf"/solo type multiplayer mode. Bro this game got old so fast. And the amount of copium other users have is sickening. You all just wanna feel like you didn't waste $60 on a game that could have literally been an update to Splatoon 2.… Expand
  76. Geo3891
    Sep 17, 2022
    1
    Online malisimo, soundtrack malisimo, gráficos de cartón, diseño de personajes horrendo y vomitivo (en especial las idols, dan muchisimo asco) e historia mediocre, esta porquería no supera ni a sus predecesores, todo mal con este juego, este juego merece ser odiado
  77. someonewhocares
    Sep 16, 2022
    2
    The third instalment in the Splatoon Franchise, Splatoon 3 adds absolutely nothing to the table and almost feels like a DLC bundle for Splatoon 2. It's addictive game-play is lacking here, and it feels slightly more easy to lose entire interest of game-play.
  78. Zadhhdfhfjsk
    Sep 13, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this game SUCKS!!!!! the story mode is trash, the idols can't sing, the post apocalyptic feel of it is disgusting, and little buddy is so freaking useless in the levels where you're FORCED to use him! And you can forget about subweapons in those levels. He is the single most over rated thing in the game. And the game itself is so overrated. For all the hype around it I thought it would be good. -+0/10, please don't buy this game… Expand
  79. Under8tedX
    Sep 21, 2022
    7
    This games OK, its not bad but then again its not great. The single player campaign basically consists you going from stage to stage, beating it with different weapons/fastest time etc. Story line is pretty boring and is mainly in the Archive (Alterna Logs), you are given throughout the game by completing stages..As for online?Online at the start of its release had some really badThis games OK, its not bad but then again its not great. The single player campaign basically consists you going from stage to stage, beating it with different weapons/fastest time etc. Story line is pretty boring and is mainly in the Archive (Alterna Logs), you are given throughout the game by completing stages..As for online?Online at the start of its release had some really bad connection, although it has since been fixed, people still tend to drop out when losing or just randomly drop out. Its been descent fun while it lasted, but i don't see it lasting more than a couple weeks to a month for me.… Expand
  80. Nico_713X
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Honestly
    I don't think the game is that bad as most users claim
    First off, yes i hate the disconnection thing with online matches but after the patch i haven't been experiencing many errors now. The story is actually very cool compared to the ones from splatoon 1 and 2 Salmon run was made a little bit harder with the new bosses and mechanics but it's not impossible, the only thing i    Honestly
    I don't think the game is that bad as most users claim
    First off, yes i hate the disconnection thing with online matches but after the patch i haven't been experiencing many errors now.
    The story is actually very cool compared to the ones from splatoon 1 and 2 Salmon run was made a little bit harder with the new bosses and mechanics but it's not impossible, the only thing i complain about it's the slight delay when picking up eggs but other than that the game it's actually very good
    If nintendo can patch the disconnection errors and keep pumping good updates into the game i think it will be very succesful.



    I know my English sucks, i'm spanish    … Expand
  81. meloooone
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    one of the best shooters of 2022. i hate the fact that people just review bomb random games because they dont like that its directed to kids, or even if its an anime game or like 3 of their friends didnt like it. people should base reviews on their honest opinion. and that is why this game is a 9. the new weapons are all fun to use and they balanced most of the weapons (aerospray is stillone of the best shooters of 2022. i hate the fact that people just review bomb random games because they dont like that its directed to kids, or even if its an anime game or like 3 of their friends didnt like it. people should base reviews on their honest opinion. and that is why this game is a 9. the new weapons are all fun to use and they balanced most of the weapons (aerospray is still annoying tho) the character design is fantastic, the music gets me balling every time, even when i lose i have a good time because the music is good. the story mode is really good and interesting, with alot of good looking clothing items and characters. overall this is a pretty fun and good game that i hope will be alive for quite some time.… Expand
  82. iMustang
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    Splatoon 3 definitely had my favorite story of the bunch. Really building off the lore of the world and characters I actually found myself really interested in the plot as I progressed through really fun levels that did a great job showing off weapons and ultimates. Playing off gimmick as its own level always kept things interesting and it never felt like a chore or grind, especially withSplatoon 3 definitely had my favorite story of the bunch. Really building off the lore of the world and characters I actually found myself really interested in the plot as I progressed through really fun levels that did a great job showing off weapons and ultimates. Playing off gimmick as its own level always kept things interesting and it never felt like a chore or grind, especially with the super fun boss battles that were at their best in this entry than they’ve ever been before. By the time I reached the end I was grinning from ear to ear in a way I never thought Splatoon could achieve, and for the first time I can say I was more invested in the story than the multiplayer. Not much more to say other than I really like the newest entry in this charming franchise!… Expand
  83. Damigamermxus
    Nov 3, 2022
    7
    Its not a bad game but I was expecting more and I wanted this game to be the best of the trilogy but its just an upgraded version of Splatoon 2 with a LOT of Connection Errors and I wanted to like the story mode but it kinda disappointed me and the ending is overhyped by fans, not saying its bad, again, but Octo Expansion was way better even if the final fight wasn’t that good. (LittleIts not a bad game but I was expecting more and I wanted this game to be the best of the trilogy but its just an upgraded version of Splatoon 2 with a LOT of Connection Errors and I wanted to like the story mode but it kinda disappointed me and the ending is overhyped by fans, not saying its bad, again, but Octo Expansion was way better even if the final fight wasn’t that good. (Little Buddy is overrated tho)
    But turf wars are as good as Splatoon 2 so I would give this game a 7.8/10
    I’m a Shiver simp btw    … Expand
  84. Awkylold
    Oct 27, 2022
    2
    Constant connection errors that get worse after every patch. Right now it's literally unpayable. Even deranks you for it.
  85. 2015exe
    Jan 14, 2023
    3
    I may have JUST started with the game, but I already see several issues. First of all, the motion controls make me sick to my stomach. In fact, they're just as needed as that one song in The Polar Express. The motion controls are pointless, unnecessary, and just don't look good. Second, the first weapon I get, the Splattershot Jr., is a piss-poor way to start. It's aim is always off, so II may have JUST started with the game, but I already see several issues. First of all, the motion controls make me sick to my stomach. In fact, they're just as needed as that one song in The Polar Express. The motion controls are pointless, unnecessary, and just don't look good. Second, the first weapon I get, the Splattershot Jr., is a piss-poor way to start. It's aim is always off, so I always have to get really close to something if I want to shoot it. Hell, the aiming in general is bad here. Finally, and this is the biggest issue, I need Online for EVERYTHING, even buying clothes. If anything, this game should've had an Offline option to it, but no. Not even Ninjala has this garbage issue, especially since I've heard that Splatoon's connections are **** Yes. Ninjala, as bad as it is, is at least TRYING to get better every season, as most games should. That alone is an embarrassment to Splatoon. Nintendo should've delayed this game while they still could, because this is unacceptable.… Expand
  86. andreasjhansson
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    Servers still crashing when too many play ie Splatfest. Else it’s a good, fun and compelling game that really hooks u on :)
  87. max421
    Nov 4, 2022
    0
    For a first time player in the splatoon series, this game is really addicting and fleshed out, def worth a try if you havent played the previous games.
  88. DolphinReviews
    Sep 28, 2022
    6
    This was practically my first Splatoon experience. I never played the original Wii U Splatoon and had only played a very limited amount of Splatoon 2. The story mode is fine, it’s about what you would expect. The core game itself is also just good. It’s not a must buy Nintendo Switch game but it is worth checking out if you have either never played Splatoon before or are a long time fan.
  89. frick42064
    Sep 27, 2022
    6
    It's the same game. If you liked Splatoon 2 you'll know exactly what to expect.
  90. ski_ball
    Jan 7, 2023
    0
    Critically broken online play due to bad connectivity and and matchmaking. Matches are rarely balanced, and almost half end due to connection problems of one or more of the players. These issues render the game virtually unplayable.
  91. Bandana62
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I played. A new and unique story that spices up your experience. The character's design makes them lovable, even if you don't see them that much. The game is completely free besides the $60 for the game and the soon-to-be DLC. The game shines the most in its customization and world-building where you can customize everything about yourself in a way that diverse youOne of the best games I played. A new and unique story that spices up your experience. The character's design makes them lovable, even if you don't see them that much. The game is completely free besides the $60 for the game and the soon-to-be DLC. The game shines the most in its customization and world-building where you can customize everything about yourself in a way that diverse you from every other person. Music is a main motif in this franchise and every song you hear is made by an in-universe musician or band. This adds a true feeling of music that makes you feel a part of this world.… Expand
  92. Sansmael
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    First time I though it was gonna be the same Splatoon formula, but then, they put a lot of love in this Splatoon game, with new modules in Multiplayer, and a great campaign with another different story and a upgrade system like the RPG games
  93. OnlyOneHere
    Sep 14, 2022
    0
    This game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers copied and pasted the majority of the maps from the past Splatoons, and they had the audacity to charge $60 for reused content. The developers were too cheap and lazy to give us more new maps. Only 5 maps are new and the other 7 are reused from previous games. When I pay $60, I expect most of the maps to be new with topThis game is a huge steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers copied and pasted the majority of the maps from the past Splatoons, and they had the audacity to charge $60 for reused content. The developers were too cheap and lazy to give us more new maps. Only 5 maps are new and the other 7 are reused from previous games. When I pay $60, I expect most of the maps to be new with top notch AAA quality.

    The gameplay is the exact same trash as Splatoon 2. The graphics are a joke and looks the same as Splatoon 2. It's almost as if the lazy developers got Splatoon 2 and slapped the number 3 on the cover. The physics are beyond horrible. This game is broken because I was stuck in a black screen. The campaign is awful with boring boss fights. The story is stupid and worthless. The missions are boring and repetitive. The soundtrack is terrible. The puzzles are laughable. These annoying creatures make too many cringeworthy noises, to the point where I almost wanted to slam my TV against the floor if I heard their voices again.

    The online multiplayer is complete garbage with all these connection issues and awful map designs. There isn't even any split screen. This is clearly the developer's pathetic attempt at making players buy more Switchs for local play. The inkling kid with the yellow "hair" has a cringeworthy face on the cover of this game. This made me remove the cover paper off the game case and rip it into pieces. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  94. RandyBlue
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    7.8/10 too much tenta missiles!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!1!!!11!!!!!!1!!!!!!1!!!!!!1!11!!!!!!!!
  95. AlvaroTrainer
    Sep 11, 2022
    0
    Same that 1 and 2 offer behind the games is the worst yt Channel and splatoon 3 the worst shooter, game zzz
  96. 6500
    Sep 12, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regarding hero mode, I wanted a difficulty level selection. If you are a beginner or an unskilled person, you will feel difficult, so it is a pity. In particular, I think that the boss battle will be difficult to defeat from the first half.… Expand
  97. sonicpulsar
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Best Splatoon so far and a proof that a gaming company can release a FULL Complete package and not a work in progress like so many ‘shooter games’ released these days. It’s a multiplayer masterpiece, has an excellent single player story campaign, a cool Splatoon x Tetris sub-game and that Salmon Run mode is better than ever. 10/10.
  98. SpaceWizardR
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Such a good game! Best in the series so far. I'm still beating the story mode, and it's a ton of fun!
  99. Kiernetopia
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Every element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keepEvery element that makes a good sequel radiates in discharging colors here; the engrossing single player campaign, the hyper-polished multiplayer, and the fully-realized Salmon Run experience is a pure blessing to behold for avid fans and novices alike. Although it could benefit from further content updates, the core aspects of this extremely witty and inventive TPS franchise would keep those waiting for a refreshingly unorthodox product would receive their fair share and more with Splatoon 3.… Expand
  100. Pelle69420
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    VERY FUN GAME AND AWESOME GAMEPLAY + STORY. Really liked the new improvements done and can't wait for dlc + new free content to come!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 114 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 114
  3. Negative: 0 out of 114
  1. Starbit
    Nov 23, 2022
    90
    Splatoon 3 takes everything the previous games did and makes it better in pretty much every conceivable way. More fluid, more dynamic, with a more balanced gameplay and a very welcome enlarged one-player dimension, Splatoon 3 is all that could be expected from the third chapter in the series, where the improvements fit neatly with the Splatoon legacy.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    Splatoon 3 went live in September, and ever since it launched I've had to will myself to stay away from it. I'm a grown man with a family! I've got a lot of responsibilities! So why do I keep feeling compelled to stay up into the wee hours of the morning shooting virtual ink at strangers? [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 74]
  3. Het Nieuwsblad
    Oct 28, 2022
    80
    A shooting game, but kid-friendly and, above all, rock-solid. Those last two adjectives have been Nintendo's USP since the late 1980s, and Splatoon 3 is brimming with that DNA. A breath of fresh air for those tired of the Call of duty's and Overwatches of this world for a while.
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