Does the game really only let you play on 2 maps per day? The 2 hour map cycles in the splatfest felt a little long tbqh.
Splatoon 2 Is Great, But It's Not Exactly New
Whenever I see a review thread, I always think that the game is coming out tomorrow. Jeez...
waiting for the "Splatoon 2 manages to Stay Fresh" review headline
The Splatfest and the original were 2 hours, so I think that's wrong.
I fucking hate it. I was really close to cancelling my pre-order over that and loadouts still being annoying, but the core gameplay is still so good that I just deal with the bullshit.
Arms has a metacritic of 77 though.
In any case, im expecting mid 80s for splat tim.
Improves over the original in every way but the incentive for old players to buy again isnt huge.
The Splatfest and the original were 2 hours, so I think that's wrong.
I fucking hate it. I was really close to cancelling my pre-order over that and loadouts still being annoying, but the core gameplay is still so good that I just deal with the bullshit.
Something something Call of Duty.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, First thing that went through my head. I hope at least they say something things about Call of Duty.
Do we have any idea how much content this game is launching with vs. the first game? Like how many maps there will be and access to ranked and such?
I got an email saying that my delivery will either be the next day, or possibly the monday after. Feels bad.This game launches the 21st, but I'll only be able to buy it the next day, since the 21st is a holiday in Belgium.
Dammit. And I don't want to buy it digital.
Yup, totally
Honestly, my review don't touch the app thing at all.
it isn't available yet so......how can I judge it?
Why would they say anything about Call of Duty? CoD has new campaigns, new settings, new maps, and new weapons every year. Typically you only see repeat maps for DLC. If CoD basically the same every year, then comparing it to Splatoon 2 makes it look even worse.
Should be: 79-82 if it's just almost the same game as 1 without any new cool modes or ideas even if it's fun. And no, a lame ass horde mode doesn't count.
+ That smartphone app nonsense.
Will be: 92-94 cause it's a Nintendo game.
Should be: 79-82 if it's just almost the same game as 1 without any new cool modes or ideas even if it's fun. And no, a lame ass horde mode doesn't count.
+ That smartphone app nonsense.
Will be: 92-94 cause it's a Nintendo game.
Below 85 underrates the game but I've got a feeling that's where it'll end up, unfortunately. Unique, fun multiplayer shooter with a single-player campaign that will likely be more engaging than what you'd find in 98% of multiplayer-focused games. Total must-own.
Splatoon 2 doesnt have a new campaign?
Why would they say anything about Call of Duty? CoD has new campaigns, new settings, new maps, and new weapons every year. Typically you only see repeat maps for DLC. If CoD basically the same every year, then comparing it to Splatoon 2 makes it look even worse.
Should be: 79-82 if it's just almost the same game as 1 without any new cool modes or ideas even if it's fun. And no, a lame ass horde mode doesn't count.
+ That smartphone app nonsense.
Will be: 92-94 cause it's a Nintendo game.
Below 85 underrates the game but I've got a feeling that's where it'll end up, unfortunately. Unique, fun multiplayer shooter with a single-player campaign that will likely be more engaging than what you'd find in 98% of multiplayer-focused games. Total must-own.
The game is out on Friday. Reviews are out in less than an hour.
Splatoon 2 has literally all of that. There are all of two returning maps I believe, and everything else is brand new, including the campaign, most weapons, specials, multiplayer maps, etc.
Splatoon 2 doesnt have a new campaign?
85 mc.
Kid now, Squid now.
My sense is that things like duplicate maps from the first game are going to weigh heavily on people's reactions. In the sense that if there's a strong selection of all-new maps, people will respond well. If there are more than a couple carry-overs that don't have some novel spin, I can see more negative reactions. And similarly, if they've launched this game with as little content as the first during its first month or so, I think there'll be backlash, even knowing more is on the way.
My hard-copy is already paid for, and I'm hoping to see a breakdown of what to expect from the story mode along with reactions to multi-player so far. Bosses were a high point in the first game.
This is what I'm predicting honestly. Most reviewers don't fully get into the depth of this game plus the typical "eww rotations" and the expected "no native voice chat" criticism. Despite the great amount of QoL improvements and updates to the game overall it won't be too much higher than Splatoon's 81 MC score.