Splatoon 3

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  • Summary: Ink up the Splatlands in the next Splatoon game. Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland. Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supremeInk up the Splatlands in the next Splatoon game. Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland. Even in this desolate environment, Turf War reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.
    Ink it up with a new entry in the Splatoon series
    Discover the Splatlands, a new sun-soaked region with trendsetting inhabitants
    Experiment with new styles for Inklings and Octolings
    4v4 Turf Wars* are back, with new stages, new maneuvers, and new weapons

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 114
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 114
  3. Negative: 0 out of 114
  1. Switch Player
    Oct 11, 2022
    100
    Splatoon 3 has something to offer everybody, regardless of what type of games you usually play. It excludes no one and keeps on giving long after the credits have rolled on its chaotic shooter action.
  2. Shacknews
    Sep 7, 2022
    90
    It's pretty fantastic, thanks to the various additions to the game's multiplayer, the overhaul to the story mode structure, and the implementation of new ideas like the three-way Splatfest Turf War. While I wouldn't call Splatoon 2 old and busted by any means, there's no denying that Splatoon 3 does feel like the new hotness.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Oct 3, 2022
    90
    Splatoon 3 has come a long way since the series’ inception on the Wii U and has become one of my favorite competitive games to date, shining brightly with its new quality of life improvements. There’s still a lot on the horizon for this game, given that there are promises to keep the updates coming until 2024, but as it is, you will not regret spending on this fantastic title.
  4. SpazioGames
    Sep 7, 2022
    85
    Splatoon 3 confirms that this is one of the freshest and funniest franchises in Nintendo's portfolio.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Sep 29, 2022
    80
    There’s very little wrong with Splatoon 3. Almost everything it does is done well, and the few minor complaints I have are likely to be fixed or involve a card game that most players will likely ignore. Its plethora of quality-of-life changes means this will almost certainly be the best game in the series going forward and the place for new players to jump in. Right now, though, if I have to pick between those quality of life changes or the larger amount of content in Splatoon 2, that’s not as easy a choice as it should be because the gameplay hasn’t evolved in any major way, and little of the new content truly stands out. Which means that while I can easily recommend Splatoon 3 to series devotees desperate for new content and new players needing a good starting point, anyone who falls in between may want to wait for the game to be fleshed out before diving in.
  6. Trusted Reviews
    Sep 12, 2022
    80
    Splatoon 3 feels like a fresh coat of paint for the series, with a new story mode as well as additional weapons, stages and enemies. With the main multiplayer modes largely unchanged compared to Splatoon 2, series veterans may feel aggrieved that there aren’t any substantial upgrades or new game modes. But Splatoon 3 still offers spades of fun and will no doubt be one of the leading multiplayer titles on the Nintendo Switch.
  7. Stevivor
    Sep 13, 2022
    50
    Splatoon 3 adds nothing of significance to the series, which is quite disappointing considering that it, as a whole, was bursting with originality when it first launched.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 230
  3. Negative: 76 out of 230
  1. AlbertoGramsci
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    Un juego igualmente de adictivo como divertido. El salto respecto al anterior contrariamente de lo que muchos dicen es evidente y seguramenteUn juego igualmente de adictivo como divertido. El salto respecto al anterior contrariamente de lo que muchos dicen es evidente y seguramente con las actualizaciones se pondrá mejor. Sí nunca lo has jugado no te pierdas la oportunidad de disfrutar de esta maravilla.… Expand
  2. PandorasFox
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Such a fantastic game. Improves upon the past splatoon games, and adds so much.
  4. 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    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.    … Expand
  5. VillainousGamer
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Lots of small QoL improvements from the last game a fun a much improved single player and what would be a fun multiplayer experience if itLots of small QoL improvements from the last game a fun a much improved single player and what would be a fun multiplayer experience if it weren't hindered by Nintendo's poor online.
    Expect to see the Communication Error screen quite often no matter how great your personal connection is.
    Everything else is an improvement over the last game but doesn't really feel new enough
    If you're new to the series you'll probably enjoy more than someone who's played the previous games that might feel slightly ripped off for what feels like a $60 update
    I'd of liked to score this higher but the poor online really puts a damper on an otherwise good game even if it doesn't exactly feel that new from the last game    … Expand
  6. 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 ofThis 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.… Expand
  7. 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 yourSorry, 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… Expand
  8. HogRidaGaming
    Jan 31, 2023
    0
    Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun Fun

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