James Scott
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Reviews for the first game only accounted for single player and turf war. Not sure if they'll get to play Ranked, but at least Salmon Run.
Shouldn't be lower than the first I think
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Splatoon 2 review thread
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Shouldn't be lower than the first I think
I see where you're coming from. But if a game is dependant on a feature that is bad on a system level, that doesn't make the bad magically go away.
The inital leak called it a port.
Pretty much this, though I think it'll be below 84/above 80.
In previous eras games would get docked points on other platforms because of motion controls (Wii era) or because of hardware limitations. I don't think this will be treated any differently, especially in an age where multiplayer gaming has grown exponentially and voice chat is entirely expected. I think Nintendo underestimated it's importance, and I think reviews will suffer because of it.
Voice chat is a big part of these games. If voice chat is difficult and poorly implemented, regardless of the reason, then that is going to negatively impact the enjoyment of the game.
Not exclusively but it's more prevalent in American pubs. More of a focus on "Value" and I think the needle has shifted a bit too far in evaluating subtle iteration in response to the Madden-COD "problem."
James Scott
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PadWarrior
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Bringer Of Bacon
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Betting sub 70 due to shitty motion controls
You can deactivate them.
Lmao
That would be the threshold at which I'd start sympathizing with people who shit on reviewers.
Thankfully, we're not going there lol.
Yes, Splatoon music is notorious for its spoilery lyrics
deactivate them? just like i do.
Skittzo0413
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The hub is brand new. It's as much of a new hub as any sequel that has a new hub can have.
No LKD was leaking that a Splatoon port would be bundled with the console way back in November-December I believe.
Jim_Cacher
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While you guys are discussing the review, please beware that some songs of Off The Hook are leaked on youtube. Please be careful if you want to avoid spoilers.
I think it's safe to say it stems from unrealistic expectations from the "Splatoon port" rumors throughout last year.
2016 was a rough year for some lol.
If you're gonna shitpost, please do a better job bruh.
Yup Overwatch is fine for example COD too but Splatoon 2 suddenly is not cmon....
Mario Kart had the same ganeplay since the start and people love that same for COD. And just like Splatoon 2 the sequels added things and modes and nice gameplay improvents or QoL's.
This is why i don't get the port and other crazy ports it improved/changed content and gameplay wise just like those games. But instead of a reskin or new setting it's a sequel to the previous one.
Gameplay evolutions like singleplayer games won't happen... Look at COD, MK and alot of other nultiplayer games their core gameplay is still the same it's just highly improved.
If those games are fine why not Splatoon 2?
I guess misinformation or the graphics/style lookig the same is it? I dunno but i am gonna have fun with the game regardless. Just like how i had fun in samey games like Mariokart and COD.
The [exagerrated] counterpoint I'd make is to imagine a system with no analog stick that features games built around needing analog controls: Technically, that effects every game on the system. An extension of your reasoning would seem to say it's not fair to criticize any single game for being less good because an input isn't there. With Splatoon 2, I think it's easy enough to make the case for straightforward communication being a useful (or at least desirable) input.
Blak_Status
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Yes, I agree with you guys that reviewers are going to knock it for the voice chat. I'm just of the mind that they shouldn't. After reviewing a certain amount of games that use vc, we'll get to the point where we're "beating a dead horse". It's like knocking PS4 games cause we can't use the DS4 wirelessly for 6 hours without charging because the battery sucks. At least that's how I look at it.
Jasong7777
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It will probably get high 80s or low 90s and Nintendo haters will lose their minds like always.
Most people aren't going to be playing a competitive shooter in handheld mode while lying down in bed like you. Get over it mate and play a different game.
It's been nonstop from him since the Splatfest demo.
You don't see a difference between something immediate and gameplay-centered like communication in multiplayer and a scenario like a wireless controller battery eventually running out?
UnemployedVillain
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It's not shitty just because you suck at them
OrbitalBeard
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"Splatoon 2 is fresh, but is it fresh enough to save Wii U Nintendo Switch?"
PhilipDoesMatter
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Any mentions about the game download size?
Calm Mind
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Skittzo0413
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yeah yeah. you cant play in handheld while lying on your back in bed. we've already heard your story.
Bringer Of Bacon
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3.3 GB
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Show me where it was first announced as something else
PhilipDoesMatter
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Nice.
The optional motion controls?
Enter The 36 Chambers
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I'm gonna guess 92. I never really played the original but everyone seemed to love it. This looks like a refined more of the same and improved sequel that will do very well.
Bringer Of Bacon
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I will probs still get it even tho I cancelled pre order. Might go digital. This would be a good one to have digital right??
Blak_Status
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Of course I see a difference. I'm just referring to things that negatively affect a player's "experience" with a game. I just think the actual game and the smartphone app should be judged separately. That's all I'm saying. If you disagree with that it's fine.
New? Where have you been for the last 30 years of video game reviews?
Renna Hazel
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I'm going to guess it scores around 84 or so. I'm sure it will be bashed for being more of the same, something that doesn't bother me much if it's only the second game in the series.
With that said, I was pretty disappointed to not see any new VS modes in Splatoon 2. I was pretty sure we'd have at least one at launch. Mode rotation still being there is also very annoying.
With that said, I was pretty disappointed to not see any new VS modes in Splatoon 2. I was pretty sure we'd have at least one at launch. Mode rotation still being there is also very annoying.
Actually, the confusion would never be there if leakers didn't insist we'd get a port. Remove those claims, and there is no basis to state it's a port (not that people won't push that ridiculous notion anyway).