Returning players may be disappointed to not see more changes in what they are calling a “full sequel” that simulatenously boasts “new stages, new fashions and new weapons”. I can see this being one of the stronger titles released in the launch window of 2017. It’s perhaps just a shame it didn’t build upon the first more. Then again, more of the same is sometimes alright.
In all honesty, Splatoon was probably one of my most-played Wii U game which isn’t saying a whole lot. I was a little surprised when Nintendo revealed that it was Splatoon 2 and that it would be releasing this year.
Upon going hands-on with the title, the game looked identical. It was pretty cool to play the game on the Nintendo Switch tablet. Surprisingly, whilst remaining chaotic it was still pretty pleasant to play on the smaller screen.
I must admit, whilst the Pro controller felt great, I noticed the lack of the second screen on the Wii U. Splatoon was one game that actually made perfect use of the Wii U gamepad in order to warp across the screen. It wasn’t a deal breaker, but it’ll definitely take pro players getting some used to.
The new finishers including the Ink Jetpack, were a game changer and quite frankly what the game needed. It allows you to use them to perfectly time your takeover and can really change the tide of the game.
Splatoon 2 will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch in Winter 2017.
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Everyone is announcing how Splatoon 2 is just being the same. But are these not demo games everyone is testing??
In the retail release I'm looking forward to the new maps, but also I'd be expecting a fairly renewed single player experience. Even if the format stays the same, but just a slew of newly built and hopefully more sophisticated levels
Unfortunately, we can only comment on what we've seen and played. I'm hoping for the same things :)