Splatoon

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Splatoon is an upcoming (May 29th) third-person shooter game being developed by Nintendo for the Wii U. The game revolves around squid-like humanoid creatures, called "Inklings," who can shoot and paint ink, which they can then swim through, in order to cover terrain and defeat enemies. The game has two modes: a single-player campaign mode and an online/local battle mode. In the campaign, players take on an army of octopuses, called "Octarians," while platforming through various levels, solving puzzles and earning prizes along the way. In local battles (Battle Dojo), two players compete to pop the most balloons. The real focus of the game, though, is on the online battles. Turf War pits two teams of four players against each other, both trying to cover the most territory before time runs out. In Splat Zones, the goal is to keep designated areas under control by defending them from the enemy team's ink. More online modes will be added, among other features, in free updates after the game is released. Players can customize their Inkling's appearance and equip gear that improves certain stats. Furthermore, battling online earns points that allow players to level up and coins that can be used to buy things in the game's main hub, Inkopolis Plaza. Overall, Splatoon is a really unique shooter game with a colorful visual style and a lot of character.

 

This is an old trailer from E3 2014, but I think it provides the best overview of what the gameplay is like:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L54s2m1dPs

 

If you want to know more, Nintendo recently released a more in-depth analysis of the game in this video. Also, you could watch footage of the recent Splatoon Global Testfire or visit the game's website. Additionally, another online demo is happening this weekend on Saturday (5/23) from 3:00-4:00 pm PT.

 

What do you think of the game? 

[Duke87 1,070]

Ah yes, one of my cousins has been trying to nag me into playing this game. I'm not disinterested but I need to find the time...

[Xenocity 343]

I plan to get it and the Amiibo three pack at release. 

 

Though the question is will the media backlash about this game being the kidification of shooters and this gaming being made for kids and women do it in, in the West...

Since last E3 the Western gaming media and the mainstream media have been reporting on how this game too colorful and casual to be a real shooter. 

 

Right now on most gaming forums and sites that allow comments have hardcore gamers event rage this game. 

It also doesn't help that even sites such as NeoGaf, Gamestop and IGN asking why Nintendo chose to abandon their Mario and company to make this game that no one asked for at the expense of the core. 

[GMT 389]

something tells me that a solid red team color is not available... for no apparent reason lol

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I just tried the game for the first time today during the demo. I couldn't get on for the first hour or so because of server problems, which apparently affected a lot of people, but that can be expected for a test run. Hopefully the issues will not pop up again when the game releases.

 

I'm not very good at it yet, but it doesn't seem like it has a very steep learning curve. I think anyone could pick it up and master it with some practice. The battles are very fun and exciting, especially when the teams don't all use the ink roller. 

 

Anyone else try the demo?