Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch

An annual paid subscription is required to even use it. Doesn't specify this fact in the product description. Incredibly overpriced for a simple computer game.

So I am a first time Nintendo owner. I bought it for Skyrim on the go and of course Zelda but as with any new device you load up with a few big releases, I loved Mario kart, Liked Arms but Splatoon is just totally overboard fun. If you have a switch and like fun just buy this game, It truly is such a fresh take on the whole online shooter. Best part is I can let the kids play a online shooter style game. No local 2 player almost put me off as that is where the switch has excelled in our home but I am just so glad I picked this up. Fresh is more than just a term used in the game, it is a great description for the game its self

We buy a gameWe bought the consoleWe pay WiFi planSo why the heck are we made to pay to play ?Why is no more of us clubbing together to stop this fee to play , it’s not even made publicly when I bought splatoon 2 I was not aware that fee to play was needed this is unlawful and needs to be billed at the House of Commons, this needs to be made aware that it’s not legal we are being ripped off, warning on the game should be made public notice

Bought for grandson on Nintendo Switch. After a short game he wanted to go online to continue play as this was a necessary step. Very annoying as cost another £17.99. My grandson knows not to interact with players online but this was a terrible move as there were many inappropriate comment made by others about sexuality. Quickly deleted it all. Waste of money as he cannot play it now.

I dismissed Splatoon 2 out-of-hand initially. I'm not overly interested in first or third person shooter games, and certainly stay away from online matches in those types of games if I ever do pick one up (I much prefer a keyboard & mouse combo for that type of game). After reading and watching a few reviews though I decided to give it a go.Man I'm impressed.I like the fact it's not a 'traditional' shooter where the aim is to rack up kills. Rather the overall goal is to colour the map with yoru team's ink, using a variety of different weapons. It gives me the option to go off and 'ink' parts of the map if I'm outmatched at combat, rather than becoming frustrated cannon fodder for some 12 year old with nothing but time on their hands.I've only just scratched the surface having got the game a few days back. I've played a bit of the single player mode (which is somewhat light and seems to be focused on introducing mechanics, weapons and gearing you up) and decided to jump straight into the online stuff which I'm finding fun. The basic online matches are pretty short and sweet (3 mins) and you're grouped with a random set of people with varying levels in the game. Weapon & gear choices as well as the map you're playing on seem to have a huge impact on how well you're doing (maps change on a schedule, 2 selected for each 2 hour slot, the map you get is randomly selected from those).All in all it's shaping up to be a varied and exciting game that I've found myself dipping into for a few matches when I've got 10-15 mins to spare. That said, I'm only just scratching the surface of the game, there are various play modes I've not even attempted or seen yet.

I had no intention whatsoever of buying Splatoon 2, that was until the Global Splatfest. Players had the opportunity to understand how the game operates, and take part in choosing one of two options that would decide which team you would fight for. With the instruction to ink as much as possible, the game is relatively simple, but in terms of gameplay, possesses a certain charm. The game does not focus on targeting the other team's players, but instead bases victory on who paints most; you can choose what weapon strategically seems to work in your favour. With a range of weapons to choose from, such as paint rollers, brushes and sprayers, including subweapons and special attacks, there's an opportunity to explore what suits best for you.Other game modes include Ranked, which changes the game mode every two hours. Rainmaker (objective: grab and use the Rainmaker weapon from the centre of the stage, and bring it to your opponents side), Tower Battles (objective: jump aboard the tower in the centre of the stage, and have it arrive at the opponents side) and Splatzones (objective: cover the various highlighted zones with paint) present various challenges whilst facing your opponents. Another mode that occurs several times throughout a typical week includes Salmon Run, in which you are teamed up with three other players to defeat enemies and return eggs to an egg basket.This leads me onto the aspect of multiplayer. There is no split-screen multiplayer option, so you will not be able to play with a friend of family member using your single Switch. The multiplayer option provided is that you must be friends with someone who owns a Switch, however even still, you may be placed in opposite teams when your intention was to play together. And if you are placed within the same team, you will not have an easy method of communication. Instead, you will need to download an app, or use an alternative method.Having said that, a steady flow of updates do occur, with new weapons and stages introduced. Such attention to the game ensures the game does not become stale. The benefits of the game far outweigh the drawbacks, though the drawbacks could certainly be amended in future. Splatoon 2 is largely enjoyable, with a variety of weapons, game modes and updates that help to keep the game fresh.