OuterLimits
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While I don't think it will be a huge seller, hopefully it does well enough that it maintains a player base for a good amount of time.
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Splatoon - Nintendo's next smash bros?
- Thread starter guek
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Surprisingly yes, they are betting big in this one... from the top of my head:
1) Special reveal at E3
2) They had the massive boots in E3
3) They have showed the game since said reveal in all their direct with a good time
4) This one is funny, but on gaffer said that in a Mall they are showing and letting people try the game and asking them questions about the feel of the game, characters and gameplay...
5) The rumor that is going to be at APEX in playable form.
All of those and more make me a little optimistic that if the game don't sell gangbuster at least they want to grow the brand in the future
JB-the-Hunter
Member
This game definitely won't flop. It has all the makings of a successful new IP. The Wonderful 101 is the definition of niche, Splatoon has a wide appeal.
Maybe... at least it's starting to do lot's of noise on Tumblr. People there are literally in love of the character design in this game and if it's marketed properly and by properly I mean putting it EVERYWHERE, then it would become something big. Not as big as Mario Kert or Smesh but still. It is going to be super fun to play I'm sure. Can't wait till may
StreetsAhead
Member
I'm more concerned about whether Splatoon can match the basic gameplay depths and fun of Smash. I mean, I'm hoping, but I've not played it.
You bet your ass that even if this thing comes out with lukewarm reception, Nintendo is going to aggressively push it in any venue they can get it. I wouldn't be surprised to see Nintendo start hosting events in the distant future with Mario Kart, Smash, Splatoon, Pokemon, Kid Icarus Uprising and whatever else to say these are their competitive franchises.
That said, I really believe that it'll be far from a flop. It's not doing any wild numbers like Wii ___ last gen based on the reality of the Wii U but it'll do well enough.
That said, I really believe that it'll be far from a flop. It's not doing any wild numbers like Wii ___ last gen based on the reality of the Wii U but it'll do well enough.
TreasureHunterG
Banned
Why everyone is so certain about Splatoon flopping? I doubt it will if turns out to be a great game and Nintendo actually put an effort into advertising it (something they play it safe a lot, especially with new IPs).
Not without local more than 2 player multiplayer. Splatoon's non 4 player multiplayer really turned me off. What has the WiiU valuable to me is local multiplayer. Mario Kart and Smash of course the big hits, but those all allow for more than two people. So groups of people come over to play WiiU. Having just 2 player won't be appealing.
Bring back Space World and make it a combination of competitive Nintendo titles and a "second E3."
I like the cut of your jib
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Hopefully has some good amiibo support!
Not long ago people were certain that things like Toad Treasure Trackers and Tomodachi Life were going to flop...
I mean, this can be a flop but until now they have very good word of mouth, the gameplay looks easy to grasp and fun to master, has that singleplayer content to catch those not interested in the online aspect of it... if anything is this flops I would no blame Nintendo because they are hitting all the right notes.
I mean, this can be a flop but until now they have very good word of mouth, the gameplay looks easy to grasp and fun to master, has that singleplayer content to catch those not interested in the online aspect of it... if anything is this flops I would no blame Nintendo because they are hitting all the right notes.
How well did toad do?
TreasureHunterG
Banned
I'm still torn for why Nintendo decided to pull Space World, really. Terrible decision.
allotheabove123
Banned
I remember when I first saw Splatoon I immediately thought that it could have a competitive scene around it since the objective of the game begs for coordinated teams and in depth tactics. Despite this it also looks like a fun game for anyone to play. I doubt it would reach even a fraction of Smash or Mario Kart's success, but as a game that appeals to everyone it looks at least on par with those games.
Here's hoping it sells well (well enough I mean).
Here's hoping it sells well (well enough I mean).
In Japan it has sold 132k to date and in the last NPD thread the numbers showed were not bad for a budget title but I don't remember the exact number, let me check or if someone have it at hand =D
Tomodachi Life is the most surprising one since I believe that it surpassed the million mark outside Japan.
Edit: Found it, 250k in United States for Treasure Trackers.
Not too shabby. I wonder if it will eventually break a million world-wide
Unlocking Amiibo related clothes and perhaps weapons is a safe bet.
Eh! They could make it awesome, like:
- Mario amiibo: Unlock F.L.U.D.D.
- Luigi amiibo: Unlock the Poltergust.
- Samus amiibo: Unlock the Power Suit.
- Link amiibo: Unlock the beetle
theprodigy
Member
weapons?
yeah, no thanks
could have also been a big hit if they had come up with this idea for the Wii
I think it would do really well as a F2P PC title
with microtransactions
Chmpocalypse
Blizzard
It's cute, but no. Unlikely to ever break out. Too niche.
Well technically Splatoon does because all the characters are Nintendo characters, all the stages are Nintendo stages and all the items & music are Nintendo in origin. Since you know the game is being made by Nintendo
I understand your overall point though
SolidSnakex
Member
A lot of it will depend on how Nintendo handles patching and DLC. Shooters rely quite a bit on those to maintain or boost their popularity. CSGO would've died had Valve just released it and left it as is. But they kept working on it until they got it to a point where competitive players enjoy it, now it's one of the most consistently popular games on Steam. Over the course of two years after launch they'd released more than 60 patches for it. And you see that for others shooters as well. CoD, BF, Team Fortress etc. Developers can't just release a shooter and leave it alone. They have to be on what players are saying. Whether that be balance problems, maps etc.
User 479360
Banned
I don't think it'll ever become that popular, but I've had more fun playing it than I ever did with Smash Bros. (Note: I played it at E3, that's all)
Chmpocalypse
Blizzard
Splatoon makes me wish you could order custom Amiibos :-(
Toad also sold pretty well in mainland Europe. In the TOp 20 of a couple of countries.
nitekrawlwer
Member
If it doesn't work out they can always fan service it into Super Mario Paintball to truly give it Smash cross over appeal next gen.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I would love that.. put a waluigi snapback on my inkling. Ow
shaowebb
Member
I already get a strong sense that Splatoon is going to be a mega hit for both casual and hardcore players of arena shooters. I can quickly see it becoming something enormous. Just imagine what will happen if they incorporate the Team Fortress equivalent of hat monetization...oh wait...didn't they make character customization a core part of the world?
Yeah...things are shaping up for this one
Yeah...things are shaping up for this one
vetrox
Member
Like a decent family movie?
Seems like it has potential to be a big fish in a small pond to me. Perfect time to release as well.
Oh, I still don't get the why the Final Smash of Bowser Jr. is that Ink Mario... Sunshine related? =PWhy leave out the obvious character? Bowser jr unlocks a paint brush.
The only thing I know of FLUDD is the attack in Smash Bros.
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Also, I think we need to see this from other perspective, I don't think that Nintendo would consider this game a failure if they don't get that sweet COD money, also the development cost of this game could be very low (word is Nintendo can actually manage a budget) so even if it not set on fire the charts I like to think that the game would not be considered a failure and they can try again in a more successful platform... The New 3DS LOL
I already get a strong sense that Splatoon is going to be a mega hit for both casual and hardcore players of arena shooters. I can quickly see it becoming something enormous. Just imagine what will happen if they incorporate the Team Fortress equivalent of hat monetization...oh wait...didn't they make character customization a core part of the world?
Yeah...things are shaping up for this one
The chances of it becoming a break-out monster hit are notably small but I too think it's in the realm of possibility. Like others have said, much depends on how nintendo markets and supports the game. A tournament at APEX would go a long way to show they want the game to be played competitively. Conversely, they might try to push it as yet another family friendly party game, in which case I doubt it'll feel unique enough to gather more than a niche following.
This, but at the same time, I don't know if I would trade better potential for the online experience Wii would provide it. Wii WFC was kinda spotty. :lol