While the core ink shooting is barrels of fun, the lack of content and questionable interface design by Nintendo stop Splatoon from being a must buy. We'll check back in August to see if it finally worth the asking price...
Published: 2015-05-29, Author: Charles , review by: about.com
Splatoon is like no other online shooter out there, but that's no surprise from the company whose idea of a racing game is Mario Kart and whose version of a Real Time Strategy game is Pikmin. Splatoon follows the Nintendo formula of taking something you t...
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Published: 2015-05-29, Author: Sean , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: At last year's E3, Splatoon took the Nintendo booth by storm, splattering onlookers both near and far with its unique take on the squad based shooter, launching Nintendo into the genre with a fresh and innovative approach. Since then, Nintendo has added a...
Published: 2015-05-28, Author: Sean , review by: Gamingnexus.com
Abstract: Ah, Splatoon. With this one game Nintendo has done the unthinkable, at least for them. They've gone full steam ahead with a competitive online multiplayer shooter, something we haven't seen them do since the underrated Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS, and...
Abstract: Every year, some new game claims to have revolutionized the art of shooting people in the face. Most of the time, it doesn't feel true. With Splatoon, it does.Splatoon is fresh. Splatoon is exciting. Splatoon makes me forget that I ever had shooter fatig...
Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: It's been ages since Nintendo launched its last truly original property, but after spending several hours with Splatoon for the Wii U over the last few weeks, it's clear to me that it didn't take long to shake off the rust. Splatoon is bright, goofy, bala...
Abstract: Gaming, as a medium, is old. Platformers, horror games, first person shooters, point-and-click adventures, text-based MMOs (yep, played one of those for a few years) and sports titles have been done again and again for decades now.We've seen so many of th...
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Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Fresh, friendly new take on third-person shooters. Addictive action.
No way to communicate with teammates. Local multiplayer limited to two players
Splatoon is a unique new shooter from Nintendo that throws away any sense of violence and replaces it with colorful fun...
Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Abstract: If you think Nintendo hasn't been taking risks, you haven't been paying attention. Yes, most fans await the next Mario and Zelda announcement with bated breath during every E3 presentation, but the publisher has also been creating new franchises left and...
