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Splatoon | Review Thread
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Combat Wombat
Banned
The only similar situation I can think of is Titanfall which initially didn't have much content when it first launched. It currently has a higher score than Splatoon on Metacritic.
chixdiggit
Member
To those that played the demo...
I simply can not stand aiming with any dual stick controller. I have a WiiU but have never played anything I had to aim with. Do I have a realistic option to play this without using the dual stick controller??
I simply can not stand aiming with any dual stick controller. I have a WiiU but have never played anything I had to aim with. Do I have a realistic option to play this without using the dual stick controller??
The only available option is gyro on the Wii U Gamepad. Many people prefer this option but quite a few don't care for it.
Shadow Broker
Banned
Did you try using the y button for quick 180s? I'm pretty sure that's faster than turning around with analog. I haven't played enough to be sure, but I would bet that in the end the gyro people will have the advantage just based on the ability to quickly make fine adjustments.
Are you asking if it's compatible with the Wiimote? No, it's not.
The criticism toward's Destiny's content was it was repetitive (Bullet sponges galore), and the story was awful. The criticism towards the first expansion didn't feel like it was worth the money
I haven't been keeping up with House of Wolves, but iirc, that one was decent despite lacking a raid
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
I loved Nintendo Everything's review because lol Jose Otero.
lmao this thread.
Hahahaha Salt-oon! Available as DLC soon.
Super Macho Man
Neo Member
Pre-loaded and ready to go for tomorrow evening. It's scoring as I expected it would, but at the end of the day, the way it feels when I play it is more important than what any review would say. Was in the last test fire and myself and my girlfriend enjoyed the hell out of it. Easily my most anticipated release of the year since Zelda got pushed into next year.
Askherserenity
Member
A lot of the criticism was the shortage on content too. And in a couple months they already had you paying for more content.
That's what I thought too until I got to be a part of the Global Testfires. Totally won me over.
People and reviewers don't seem to understand the concept behind arcade games. It's all about the number of maps, having endless weapon/character customization options, plenty of xp bars to fill and online modes to choose from. This all results in low quality and inbalance of the gameplay, it's the shitty bigger is better mentality all over again.
It's like you want games to be like WoW where the small ammount of substance the game actually has is bloated to last infinitely longer than it should. The replay value should be judged based on how much fun the core gameplay is, not how much (pointless) stuff there is to do. Just think about any competitive game out there, like how Counter Strike is based on the same mode and 5 core maps you play over and over since 15 years back.
Honestly Splatoon didn't catch on with these reviewers because there are no skinner box elements to it which means the game has no addictive quality. Mario Kart 8 also had this very same issue, they complained about how little stuff there is to unlock and how it needed more content for them to jump back into it.
It's like you want games to be like WoW where the small ammount of substance the game actually has is bloated to last infinitely longer than it should. The replay value should be judged based on how much fun the core gameplay is, not how much (pointless) stuff there is to do. Just think about any competitive game out there, like how Counter Strike is based on the same mode and 5 core maps you play over and over since 15 years back.
Honestly Splatoon didn't catch on with these reviewers because there are no skinner box elements to it which means the game has no addictive quality. Mario Kart 8 also had this very same issue, they complained about how little stuff there is to unlock and how it needed more content for them to jump back into it.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
It's fun but the word that comes first to mind is "addictive".
Just one more game...
That's what I kept saying after each testfire.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Cancelled my Amazon order so I could pick it up at Gamestop on the day of without waiting for the post. 
Remapped88
Member
Wow, I'm actually kinda surprised by the scores. Was expecting more of a mix bag but it's a lot more positive than I thought it would be. I really hope this sells well since a lot of Nintendo's new IP usually do less than stellar than many of their old ones.
fluffydelusions
Member
That's why Nintendo advertised the shit out of this game.
I just wanted to say that I really like that Paste Magazine review. It's few and far between that I see any piece about gaming so well written (most reviews are so full of re-cap content and tropes they numb my mind before I get to the conclusion). Very nice little piece, and it gets me even more excited for Friday.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
He tries so hard though.
First it was amiibos. Now splatoon. There better be a rehab center for this kind of stuff.
Bamboo Boy
Neo Member
I have to agree that FOR NOW the game is really light in content for 60 bucks. Yet, I have the money and I want to play it, so whatever. Conclusion? You can waste your money in whatever you want.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Now we're talking! Good to see strong reviews from sites I'm more familiar with!
Going to have to nab this for sure now.
Going to have to nab this for sure now.
The two minutes time is a blessing for Nintendo, it makes gaming in short bursts possible and it makes team coordination less prominent, the great hud helps a lot too.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I agree, I actually think the time(isn't it 3 minutes??? maybe not) is pretty dam smart.
It could be a bit longer but it seems to hit some magical sweetspot.
You're still in "Miku for Smash"
Cannot wait for Zero Punctuation video to be made.
Just the intro would be
"here is a game that asks the hard questions.
I'm a kid or are you fucking kidding me with your marketing Nintendo
Go sit in the corner and explain yourself yourself
A game about small boys and girls,
who turn into squids to spill bodily fluids across a map."
Cannot wait, it's going to be hilarious.
Just the intro would be
"here is a game that asks the hard questions.
I'm a kid or are you fucking kidding me with your marketing Nintendo
Go sit in the corner and explain yourself yourself
A game about small boys and girls,
who turn into squids to spill bodily fluids across a map."
Cannot wait, it's going to be hilarious.
The addictive quality are the core mechanics, the controls and the visual/aural feedback.
It's the perfect one-more-go game. Not for getting new gears, not for filling a bar, just for the fun of the battles.
timetokill
Banned
That's pretty much the case for all IP, not just Nintendo's. By the time sequels roll around, it's got a much bigger buzz and public awareness.
With that in mind, I fully expect Nintendo to keep this franchise moving. It's unique, highly visible, critically adored and fills a huge gameplay gap in their library.
What I'm saying is Spla2n on NX is going to be fuck-awesome.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Or we will finish all like this ヽ（´ー｀）┌
Dude needs to work out more, flabby triceps.
chixdiggit
Member
Sorry for the dumb questions but I am not too knowledgeable on the WiiU
So like using the tablet? Like tilting it? Or like swiping fingers? Or using the control stick?
Hmm seems kind of an odd thing to leave out...
You'll see, YOU'LL ALL SEE! #MIKU4SMASH
Please never change
Yeah, it's basically tilting.
While the gyro is on you can assist horizontal camera control with the right stick and reset the position with the Y button. I'm not the biggest fan but many people like it once they get used to it.
Didn't see it in the OP -- the Verge's review is up:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/27/8661217/splatoon-review-nintendo-wii-u
http://www.theverge.com/2015/5/27/8661217/splatoon-review-nintendo-wii-u
James Scott
Banned
It's up now
Yeah, it's basically tilting.
While the gyro is on you can assist horizontal camera control with the right stick and reset the position with the Y button. I'm not the biggest fan but many people like it once they get used to it.
Just so you know you don't have to do that lateral motion. My shoulder is fucked so I really can't and I use the thumbstick for left and right while barely turning my wrists. Turning the sensitivity up to +1.5 lets you move super quick, and the quickturn/calibration button takes cares of the rest.
:3c