Not squidding around.

Splatoon 2 is easy to love. It's colorful and quirky and unafraid to be different, and it's consistently a blast to play. As far as shooters go, its unique movement mechanics stand out and make each match exciting.

Single-player campaign provides a skill challenge that showcases Splatoon's unique mechanics; PvP multiplayer is still a blast and is made fresh by new maps and tweaks to weapon strategies; League Battle introduces a mode with more matchmaking structure to PvP multiplayer; The vibrant,...

Interesting new mechanics from single player don't really show up in multiplayer; You're still unable to change your weapon and gear while in a lobby; which can lead to frustrating team composition; No in-game support for voice chat makes multiplayer more complicated than it has to be

Splatoon 2

Based on the original Wii U title of the same name Splatoon 2 builds on the fundamentals set by the original but brings the paint splashing title to the Nintendo Switch. With co-op game modes, online versus and even a single player campaign. Said campaign serves as a fantastic introduction to t...

Expands heavily on the original – Fast paced and unique shooter

Minimal single player content

Splatoon 2 review: return of Nintendo's ink-spraying Squid Kids is a blast

S platoon 2 gets so much right that it's easy to ignore the occasional baffling ways in which Nintendo has failed to score into an open goal. Not least missing the chance to call the game "Spla2n".

Splatoon 2 review – new coat of paint

It barely classifies as a sequel, but even if you've played the original this is still one of the best online shooters ever made.

The whole concept is perfectly realised in terms of gameplay, presentation, and controls; Great map and weapon design; Salmon Run is fleeting but entertaining

Almost no substantial new features compared to the original; Still too few maps at launch and the single-player remains unengaging