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Splatoon 2 doesn't ask me for more money.
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Blam
Member
yup.
RecRoulette
Member
I don't know, my Amiibo gear is pretty fresh.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Well, there's Amiibo. And they could always add paid DLC later.
But I do agree that it's quite refreshing overall and I hope it stays this way. The nice thing about Amiibo is that it's never pushed on you in-game.
But I do agree that it's quite refreshing overall and I hope it stays this way. The nice thing about Amiibo is that it's never pushed on you in-game.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
First reply nails it.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
They got more of my money...
Neoleo2143
Member
It is admittedly refreshing to get a fully featured and priced release with no sight of paid DLC (aside for amiibo functionality which is very very minor) in sight but promises of good support anyway.
Bob Dobalina
Member
amiibo.
Is it asking you for money or putting amiibo features in your face?
Sola Scriptura
Member
DLC microtransactions and "games as service" are the two single trends in video games I wish could be reversed.
At least I get some nice figures to display with my Amiibo, much better than overpriced cosmetics.
LinkSlayer64
Member
I believe it is more that it's nice to not see nagging stuff in menus trying to get you to pay for DLC
At least, that's how I feel.
At least, that's how I feel.
AlexFlame116
Member
I don't recall being forced to pay for that. Or even have it advertised in the game beside the section of the hub made specifically for it.
Plus I get a nice cool figure that stores my data.
you can find smartphones for the price of an amiibo
Leafhopper
Banned
Locking stuff behind some figures people might not want that you can't get any other way is lame regardless. "A nice figure" doesn't excuse it for being timed DLC when the Amiibo well runs dry again.
Permanently A
Junior Member
"games as a service" rules. I played TF2 for years and will continue to play Overwatch for years.
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Well, with only 6 new maps, the return of timed playlists/map rotations and poor online connectivity, I'd hope they wouldn't throw in microtransactions.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
I would totally pay for Splatoon loot boxes.
Leafhopper
Banned
Give it a couple months when these Amiibo for Splatoon 2. are no longer common.
DecoReturns
Member
I think DLC will remain free if the series continues to sell amazingly.
At least I can hit the digital store and buy the cosmetics I want. Amiibo's are extremely rare and overpriced where I live so I don't even have the option of buying them regardless of the fact that I really do want the in-game cosmetics they offer.
Dark Cloud
Member
This didn't work as well as you were hoping 😂
Second that. I like games that stay relevant for a long time just as much as I like games that are solid one and dones. Also, yeah the amiibo stand is in the back of Inkopolis; I wouldn't say it's intrusive at all.
What are you referencing here? Nintendo announced free dlc for 1 year and Splatfests for 2 years. But even after the Splatfests end, you will still be able to play online any time. They aren't shutting down the servers.
AlexFlame116
Member
This reminds me that I should probably go buy a Splatoon 2 Male Inkling amiibo.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Good luck paying $20 - $50 for samurai armor.
Good Guy Gone Bad
Member
The fact that amiibo double as figurines or toys or what have you does not negate that there is content locked behind the paywall of purchasing those items, aka DLC.
DLC is included in Splatoon 2, it's just cleverly included in a way where you feel like you're not paying for DLC... but you are. Let's not argue semantics.
DLC is included in Splatoon 2, it's just cleverly included in a way where you feel like you're not paying for DLC... but you are. Let's not argue semantics.
I really want the girl inkling amiibo tho
Aaronrules380
Member
Honestly I feel like it'd be very, very easy to play through the game for ages without realizing there were amiibo tbh
Gaiaknight
Member
havent gotten a single connection error at all and i have been playing non stop also never had issues during any of the testfires people really need to switch to wired play for online games.
OfTheOverflow
Member
Nintendo probably haven't figured out how to do micro-transactions without bringing down the digital store yet.
Aaronrules380
Member
yeah, at most I've had a small number of issues where someone else disconnects, but I've never disconnected even once. Maybe some people here just have shitty internet?
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Amiibo logo appears on the top right in the menu, the last menu tab asks if you want to save your set to an amiibo, and there's a huge amiibo box in the box. It's not in your face but when you accidentally look at it it's a reminder that your not a true Splatoon fan until you own at least two figures.
Wowfunhappy
Member
This is the key difference, IMO.
guybrushfreeman
Unconfirmed Member
Omega Kirby
Member
Maybe they should so they can afford to add in a normal voice chat feature
TheAggroCraig
Member
And then I'll need 7 friends with $800 smart phones (and Switches and games)
And a house to put it all in
*insert PA FFCC comic*
you can find a $20 android phone right now at Walmart online