OfficerRaichu15
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85 is my prediction
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Splatoon 2 review thread
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Salt arrives early today it seems.
all the maps from Splatoon 1 do have a novel twist so far
Moray Towers has been redone to include ink rails and also the lanes have been widened. totally changed how to play that map.
likewise Port Mackerel has had its layout changed and now features those sponges that get bigger when you shoot them with ink. haven't played it yet but the changes also look to fundamentally change how that map is played.
Retro Edge
Member
The 2 or 3 online demos, yes and if we are realistically and if you aren't in gaming only since yesterday, you know it won't have anything else as what was announced already, it will be basically the same game.
But hey, I'm the last person who won't appreciate it if they surprise us, seriously, but I'm not expecting it.
backflip10019
Member
I'm thinking it'll score between 87-89.
Little Monser
Banned
PERCHED!
Diablohead
Member
Average 88 because of complaints of map rotation and other small things, just a guess.
I'm sure many people still don't have smartphones with the right OS or modern power to run some of these apps, old ipod 4's don't run modern apps any longer yet they still work great for other things, people own windows phones, and so forth.
I'm sure many people still don't have smartphones with the right OS or modern power to run some of these apps, old ipod 4's don't run modern apps any longer yet they still work great for other things, people own windows phones, and so forth.
pretty much
Skittzo0413
Member
Yep. I really don't get why it's so hard to see this is as much of a sequel as any multiplayer shooter sequel is.
It's of course an apt comparison because Splatoon 2 has everything you listed.
COD has been a reskin since the series came out. Why can't multiplayer games be/stay samish? They atleast keep adding stuff and QOL's etc each irritation just like COD.
Caponetone
Neo Member
I'm getting an 82-85 vibe. So i'll go in the middle and say 83
Blak_Status
Member
If it takes a hit from reviewers because of the smartphone app.. that's just dumb. The voice chat implementation is Nintendo idiocy in general.
All the multiplayer maps are different? It's a different setting? How have the mechanics changed?
I dont think you have much of a point then.
And my question was genuine, you had me worried for a moment.
backflip10019
Member
Yep, and also setting up a Discord takes 4 seconds and is completely seamless.
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
When it's the chat app being reviewed?
There are 2 returning maps so far that have been redesigned, the rest are new. They added new mechanics to weapons like storing cvarge for chargers or vertical swing for rollers. They scrapped all specials for new ones and added new sub weapons too. They also added a pve mode and modified the way how their payload mode works. New abilities for gear, new maim weapons like dualies or the umbrella thing both with unique abilities.
The app is released on Friday, same day as Splatoon 2. So.....I guess sometime after that?
If it bothers reviewers, it should be part of their review/score. Nothing wrong about that.
Shouldn't a multiplayer game be criticized if there isn't an acceptable/good way to party up and chat with your friends? If this was available on other platforms, I'd say you were right but this is a Nintendo exclusive so it is bound to be criticized based on the hardware restrictions. In the same way some games get criticized for unnecessary motion control, etc.
I'm pretty sure that the number of new maps in Splatoon far outnumber the returning ones, all of which have been updated to change their layout to not feel like a straight copy of how they were on the Wii U.
And I'm not really sure CoD has much of a leg to stand on as far as mixing up the settings are concerned, given that going back to WWII is looking like a breath of fresh air after such a huge run of near-future titles, and there's no shortage of WWII-set games in the series as it is.
They moved like a block down the street. Totally different setting.
Skittzo0413
Member
Every multiplayer map is different, including the two returning ones which have changed quite a bit. The hub has a new setting, and of course the new maps are new settings, as well as the new co-op mode (Salmon Run) having a completely different setting.
You never said anything about the mechanics changing for CoD, but in Splatoon 2 you have a dodge mechanic with a new weapon type, as well as new rail grinding mechanics. I'm sure there are other new mechanics too.
Dark Cloud
Member
Mid 80's sounds right.
yes all the multiplayer maps are different, even the returning maps from the first game. yes it's a different setting. the mechanics have been fine tuned, yes. more on a weapon to weapon basis because the core gameplay doesn't really need any changes and also in regards to none of the specials returning from the first game because they were kind of an issue balance wise.
That could still have a negative impact on how the game plays. A big part of the series is team-based social play. If it's actually tricky to communicate (even if it effects every game and not just Splatoon 2), that's a problem that should be pointed out by critics.
thatJohann
Member
75
James Scott
Banned
It'll lose some points by not being super fresh, but might gain some for having more content and Nintendo showing their long term support is solid
84%
84%
backflip10019
Member
I can see it either way. The game should be judged for what's in the package, and if that lacks a simple voice chat solution that would greatly enhance it, then that opinion should be included.
But I also don't think a system-level decision should necessarily impact a game's score. In this case, there's nothing the game development team could do to improve the in-game chat experience due to a corporate decision.
Retro Edge
Member
Cool. I've only seen a handful of gameplay videos, so I'll keep an eye out once the reviews drop. Didn't realize the old maps were remastered.
ThatStupidLion
Member
low 80s imo.
Splatoon 1 is 81 at meta... so i'm expecting maybe 82-83, with their additions
Splatoon 1 is 81 at meta... so i'm expecting maybe 82-83, with their additions
Blak_Status
Member
I mean... I don't look at it that way. I can see why people do though. I think the chat is a tacked on pos. The voice chat isn't going to be exclusive to Splatoon 2. So if people say "the voice chat is shit"... that means every game going forward that wants to implement vc should get docked in their score. No matter how good the game is. Which I think is crazy imo. Just judge the game.
yeah they did good
here's a side by side comparison of moray towers from the first game and Splatoon 2
you'll see some subtle differences like the width of the lanes and some of the geometry added to the new one and some bigger differences like the ink rails
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ccaU-q_7kE
Oh come on.
I agree 100%. No game should be docked down for ass backwards system design
but it will anyway
Oh brother.
Anyway, I am curious to hear what reviewers say w/r/t S2 compared to S1. I know GAF freaks out whenever someone mentions the word "port" when it comes to this game, but I am curious to know how S2 holds up for those who played a ton of S1. I hope it's not "the same game but with new MP maps".
I'm predicting 84. The variance will come from some reviewers focusing on the "too similar" line and the rest praising the new additions. At least they all know the free DLC model by now, so "light on content" shouldn't be a common criticism.
I think it's packed and wortwhile of the sequel status btw.
I think it's packed and wortwhile of the sequel status btw.
DeuceGamer
Member
The amount of misinformation on this game is kinda sad. Not sure where half of this came from and why it seems to be judged differently than other shooters.