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Splatoon 2 Testfire Thread: This is a port...able game now
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There was even a tutorial for it at the start of the game...
i HeaR MusiC
Member
Kicked... but wow did i enjoy this a hell of a lot more than i thought I would. Still don't understand how motion controls benefit you over dual sticks. I guess its due to how much I've played Cod/Bf/Halo.
Okami Haundo
Member
audio_delay
Neo Member
R for secondary weapon, but you need to make sure you have enough ink. For special weapon press the right stick button, once you start flashing.
The super jump without dualscreen is awkward..
I got about 15 matches in. Perfect connection. Won about 90% of the matches. Felt slower than I remembered the first splatoon, but I had to get into my squid rhythm.
Hard to believe this game is more than a few months away with this testfire and how polished it felt. I would be surprised to see it ship later than June.
I'm hoping for an exciting single player campaign. Maybe some new modes for single player/local multi.
Hard to believe this game is more than a few months away with this testfire and how polished it felt. I would be surprised to see it ship later than June.
I'm hoping for an exciting single player campaign. Maybe some new modes for single player/local multi.
Spiritreaver
Member
First time player, had a pretty good time. I don't play shooters on consoles though so controls are alien to me, but getting used to them.
Also again, if you had errors try restarting your Switch (hold down power -> power options -> restart).
Also again, if you had errors try restarting your Switch (hold down power -> power options -> restart).
Jaded Alyx
Member
You can. Back out and press + on the menu.
TheGoreMagala
Member
People would argue more precise aiming. And while I get that, it's not for me. I'm so used to analog aiming that I'm more precise with it than I am with a keyboard and mouse
Back in the day the roller was king and god when all we had was the testfires, but after about a week everyone discovered that people just didn't know the counters yet
don't worry about it
Babymario26
Member
i was too busy getting used to the motion controls again to read stuff on screen.
I get the feeling that you're trying too hard to aim with gyro. Its supposed to feel more natural. It definitely takes a bit too get used to.
Damn, just got kicked out. Man, that was fun as hell. I'm definitely going to be buying this game when it comes out. Playing with split joy-cons is the shit, guys. So badass. This is how I wanted to play on the Wii U, but we were stuck with the damn gamepad. It's all good, though. I was kickin' ass with the split joy-con method, and this just makes me want to play CoD or Destiny or something now with this control scheme.
Matches were nice and I was only disconnected twice. Got to play quite a few matches all the way through. Won more matches than I lost so I feel good about that. And some of the Japanese players were skilled and were good at controlling the middle of the map. Will be cool playing with them in the final game. Hope it gets released sooner rather than later. So much fun.
Matches were nice and I was only disconnected twice. Got to play quite a few matches all the way through. Won more matches than I lost so I feel good about that. And some of the Japanese players were skilled and were good at controlling the middle of the map. Will be cool playing with them in the final game. Hope it gets released sooner rather than later. So much fun.
One thing to note, there's no "ammo" for grenades. They pull directly from your inkwell and by a significant amount (over 50%, I think?).
Very excited to play this more tonight 
Played on the comfort grip with motion controls and it seems to hold up pretty well. Have a slight feeling that the WiiU gamepad felt better but maybe when I work out the sensitivity options it will be good.
Was a Roller main in the last game and the change to the jump attack is really killing me. Have to rework in my mind to use the attack then jump but it honestly feels like a big nerf to my favorite weapon. Luckily the dualies feel absolutely amazing. The roll is surprisingly pretty great and its easy to reorient yourself after doing multiple in a row.
Otherwise like the new maps, the new specials while not as explosive are still great gamechanger abilities and I don't really mind the map not being visible all the time.
Played on the comfort grip with motion controls and it seems to hold up pretty well. Have a slight feeling that the WiiU gamepad felt better but maybe when I work out the sensitivity options it will be good.
Was a Roller main in the last game and the change to the jump attack is really killing me. Have to rework in my mind to use the attack then jump but it honestly feels like a big nerf to my favorite weapon. Luckily the dualies feel absolutely amazing. The roll is surprisingly pretty great and its easy to reorient yourself after doing multiple in a row.
Otherwise like the new maps, the new specials while not as explosive are still great gamechanger abilities and I don't really mind the map not being visible all the time.
This game is audio/visual cocaine once again. I've put quite a bit of time into the first game, but the button swaps alone were killing me until literally midway through things.
On another note, goddamn I love dualies. When I get a pro controller those are for sure going to be my preferred shooters. Chargers are still fucking great and I'm bad at rollers. :lol
On another note, goddamn I love dualies. When I get a pro controller those are for sure going to be my preferred shooters. Chargers are still fucking great and I'm bad at rollers. :lol
Vital Tundra
Member
Netcode seems real solid.
You're new to Splatoon, I guess?
Yes, you can turn them off, but you shouldn't. The game is amazing with gyro aiming, but it takes some time to learn.
Seems like some gamers these days want every game to control the same way, so they never have to leave their comfort zone and learn new skills.
HellBlazer
Member
Well, I didn't get to complete a single game. :| It might be my connection, though. It's been acting a bit wonky the past couple days, not sure what to do about it... Really bad timing, though.
First time playing Splatoon. The only thing, I wish I had more time before the online matches started to practice with every paint weapon first.
Got right in a few minutes before the hour officially started and I had no connection errors. And my online connection seemed pretty good.
The Japanese murdered me, and kept murdering me.
I sucked so bad. But it was still fun.
Got right in a few minutes before the hour officially started and I had no connection errors. And my online connection seemed pretty good.
The Japanese murdered me, and kept murdering me.
I sucked so bad. But it was still fun.
tenderbrew
Member
So like 10 EST tonight according to OP is next chance to dive in? Just got home from work.
BassForever
Member
Could you turn off motion controls in the testfire I couldn't figure it out. Honestly I felt like a drunk sailor half the time since I was playing in hand held mode. I tried tabletop and that was even worse with separate joy cons.
Overall I really liked splatoon 2, the changes all seem to be for the better splatduelies seem fun and the roll is cool but I can't aim worth shit with motion controls. Roller was as fun as always really like the ground pounds special.
I know that, but I was mostly showing off to my friend about how good I was with Split Joycons. Hence why they are in the shot too.
Next time i'll take normal pictures.
teflontactics
Member
Didn't know we'd get a tutorial at the start as I'd have recorded that, but I did get some quick no-commentary gameplay if anyone's interested (but didn't get to play themselves).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4KzoMgaOI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f4KzoMgaOI
Crimson_Justice
Member
Had a last-second double-splat with the dualies for the .1% win. So fun. I already knew I was going to have to pick up a second Switch for this.
Nooooo, it's over!
Enjoying the game, but I definitely missed the GamePad map, especially at the beginning of my session. Also wished I could remap my controls and aim up/down with the right stick while still keeping motion controls, but oh well.
Dualies are going to take some learning, but I only played two games with that weapon. It's kinda nice you can use the jetpack to get in places you normally wouldn't be able to.
The splat charger's special is also something I don't quite have the handle on yet, but dammit, I will learn it. The charger is so much fun after the initial hump, although I'm having a bit harder time hitting people with it than in the first Splatoon. Could've been because it's been so long since I've played, or then I just need to adjust the sensitivity of the motion controls. I did adapt to a certain extent towards the end of the testfire, however.
Had minor connection problems in the lobby, but had zero issues during the game itself. Well, other than some late deaths due to latency, but it's not any worse than it was in the first game.
The music isn't as good as the first game, but it's still pretty great.
Enjoying the game, but I definitely missed the GamePad map, especially at the beginning of my session. Also wished I could remap my controls and aim up/down with the right stick while still keeping motion controls, but oh well.
Dualies are going to take some learning, but I only played two games with that weapon. It's kinda nice you can use the jetpack to get in places you normally wouldn't be able to.
The splat charger's special is also something I don't quite have the handle on yet, but dammit, I will learn it. The charger is so much fun after the initial hump, although I'm having a bit harder time hitting people with it than in the first Splatoon. Could've been because it's been so long since I've played, or then I just need to adjust the sensitivity of the motion controls. I did adapt to a certain extent towards the end of the testfire, however.
Had minor connection problems in the lobby, but had zero issues during the game itself. Well, other than some late deaths due to latency, but it's not any worse than it was in the first game.
The music isn't as good as the first game, but it's still pretty great.
serenewarfare
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11 EST
Okami Haundo
Member
It's 11PM EST
DiabloTheGrey
Member
Got to play for nearly 15 minutes past the hour extra.
I had some connection issues at the beginning, but none after that for the remainder of the time.
I tried playing with just the JoyCon's with and without motion control and neither way felt good for this game. After this I left motion controls off for the rest of the time.
Played it in handheld mode and it was a little bit better. The Pro Controller was definitely the best way for me to play this. Once I turned off motion controls and used the Pro Controller, I was splatting like crazy.
Really enjoyed my time with it and can't wait to play the full game.
I had some connection issues at the beginning, but none after that for the remainder of the time.
I tried playing with just the JoyCon's with and without motion control and neither way felt good for this game. After this I left motion controls off for the rest of the time.
Played it in handheld mode and it was a little bit better. The Pro Controller was definitely the best way for me to play this. Once I turned off motion controls and used the Pro Controller, I was splatting like crazy.
Really enjoyed my time with it and can't wait to play the full game.
Eduardboon
Member
Completely forgot about the test fire today, damn! Will be joining in on sunday.
You could turn off motion controls. I tried playing on my TV and handheld. Split joycon with motion was great on the TV, but in handheld I NEED to turn that shit off. I really, really would love an option to change controls based on configuration. Please, Nintendo!
giancarlo123x
Banned
Lazy gamers for wanting to play comfortably? That's a new one. I had no fun with gyro, I turned them off and started enjoying the game a lot more. You say it takes some time to learn but I'd rather not waster the whole hour doing that.
It can't be OP if people spend most of their time rolling as opposed to flicking :v
Giga_Steve
Member
Well servers are finally down. I never got around to playing Splatoon 1, so first impressions - some things I'd like to see in the final game:
- Got so used to it in Zelda, but ability to aim vertically on the right stick with motion control assistance instead of locking it out for horizontal only.
- Ability to customize some controls (change jump button or motion reset for example).
- Ability to adjust controls or loadout mid match instead of having to exit.
- If you turn off motion controls, when using the map, it should allow you to use the left analog, not the right. Trying to stay on a moving player and pressing A at the same time can be hard.
Jonneh3003
Banned
That was so good. The improvements over the first game are subtle but I love the refinements and they've done an amazing job tailoring it for the Switch. Loved playing both docked and handheld, gyro controls on the Pro Controller felt amazing.
I feel way too rusty with the game. I died to rollers so much when I used to... I can't remember. And that's the problem. I miss my Splatoon 1 loadout of N-Zap 95 and Sprinkler.
Though... I didn't see any amazing spots to plant a sprinkler in these maps, either. They're very tightly designed with no useful overhangs to put stuff on.
Though... I didn't see any amazing spots to plant a sprinkler in these maps, either. They're very tightly designed with no useful overhangs to put stuff on.
Last game of the hour I went 5-2 with 1800p...I was worried the motion wouldn't feel the same without the game pad, but it feels great with the Joycon Grip. I think this will be the game to get me to unbox my pro controller, but so far I haven't found a game that he joycon grip can't handle.
Can't wait for millions of new Switch owners to experience this game for the first time.
Can't wait for millions of new Switch owners to experience this game for the first time.