Same for me. Splatoon was my game of the WiiU, so when they announced the first year of Switch would have a sequel I instantly per-ordered the console.
Hoping Splatbrella update comes within the first two weeks
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Splatoon 2 review thread
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Same for me. Splatoon was my game of the WiiU, so when they announced the first year of Switch would have a sequel I instantly per-ordered the console.
Hoping Splatbrella update comes within the first two weeks
Honestly I really wished I'd bought Splatoon 1 digital since it's a great game to pop in for a few rounds. Probably even moreso for you if you'll be in handheld mode 90% of the time.
But since Amazon had a 20% off discount on the physical version, I fucked up and went that way again
Oh well.For what it's worth, Sterling was actually really positive about the first Splatoon.
Moreso than guessing at number scores, I'm just curious how reviewer sentiment for this will go in a few contexts. How familiar will reviewers really be with what's new or changed between this and Splatoon? Will they take into account how those changes and additions alter game balance? A lot of reviews still scored Mario Kart 8 Deluxe pretty highly, and that literally is the same content as the last entry in the series. So if they dock Splatoon 2 for feeling "too familiar" despite all that's new, we'll be dealing with a really bizarre double standard.
The salt, it's already coming.
It's been 2 years and some people can't accept Nintendo made a new successful IP.
IronicSonic
Member
IDK man. Incentive for old player is precisely MORE Splatoon. We are not talking about Splatoon 7 here. This is the second entry in a game 2+ years old now
Mass_Pincup
Banned
I feel like it's going to be an 88 at least.
The portability and overall Switch hype will help IMO.
The portability and overall Switch hype will help IMO.
I can't see it possibly doing worse than this.
Yeah. I very much understood the scores for the first game at launch as well, because it really didn't have that much content at launch. It was missing all ranked modes, and the weapon list was much shorter. In comparison, Splatoon 2 has all that out the gate alongside their usual weekly update stream.
Splatoon games only get better over time
OfficerRaichu15
Member
If MK8D can get in the 90s by literally adding a few new characters, better battle mode, and balance changes then I can see Splatoon 2 scoring decently better than the original.
Renna Hazel
Member
I think enhanced ports are held to different standards than actual sequels. With all the remasters we get these days, that makes sense to score those for what they are. Splatoon 2 should be held to a different standard than MK8 Deluxe.
Honestly I really wished I'd bought Splatoon 1 digital since it's a great game to pop in for a few rounds. Probably even moreso for you if you'll be in handheld mode 90% of the time.
But since Amazon had a 20% off discount on the physical version, I fucked up and went that way again
I end up getting all my games on Prime because of the preorder discount (and that I love having a physical box and cartridge), but it would be really great if Switch began offering the ability to install games you own physically if you so choose, would definitely take that extra step with games like this and MK8D.
Skittzo0413
Member
Well one of those is billed as a port rather than a sequel, but yeah I generally agree.
Thinking about it though, they're both full price games so I'm not sure why it should matter to reviewers what the game is called.
Fully expecting a score of around 83
Game will be an improvement over the first but a few small annoyances remain which Nintendo won't change due to design of game (weapon switching between rounds, mode rotation, etc)
Not to mention the game will get knocked for nonsensical voice app solution.
For every improvement a few small knocks will keep the score lower than it should be.
Game will be an improvement over the first but a few small annoyances remain which Nintendo won't change due to design of game (weapon switching between rounds, mode rotation, etc)
Not to mention the game will get knocked for nonsensical voice app solution.
For every improvement a few small knocks will keep the score lower than it should be.
well, the difference here being that MK8D is being sold as an enhanced port whereas S2 is being sold as a sequel. Not that I agree with people saying S2 is just a port but I think title does make a bit of a difference in this comparison
It still boggles my mind that Nintendo hasn't included this yet. Pisses me off having to leave a lobby every time I want to change a weapon.
OfficerRaichu15
Member
Yeah, that's the thing Splatoon 2 is a sequel but like MK8D basically makes the base game a lot grander and better(more variety in story mode and unique levels=completely refined battle mode)
DeathoftheEndless
Crashing this plane... with no survivors!
I think it'll be around 87. Its everything a sequel should be.
digitalrelic
Banned
Predicting an 85.
So how is everyone planning to figure out their voice chat solution when playing this game?
My friends and I are probably just going to use Discord on our phones + bluetooth headsets. Totally separate from the actual game.
So how is everyone planning to figure out their voice chat solution when playing this game?
My friends and I are probably just going to use Discord on our phones + bluetooth headsets. Totally separate from the actual game.
SparksterMeta0
Member
Solid 8(80) to 8.5(85)
Retro Edge
Member
Yes I know, but a "new mode" can't be more lame as a horde mode. So I really don't want to count that. That's just cheap.
Of course I exaggerate a bit with my posting.
Twig and Berries
Member
Holy fucking shit tell me this is sarcasm please
A bit? Dude come on.Yes I know, but a "new mode" can't be more lame as a horde mode. So I really don't want to count that. That's just cheap.
Of course I exaggerate a bit.
shoryukens
Member
Predicting 87. I think critics are going to be nicer to this game than the first one.
The story mode in the first game was underrated. It was a decent challenge and blended in and taught you some mechanics, had some unique platforming aspects, and wasn't just a cheap player vs. bot match. Only gripe was that Amiibo were the only way to unlock the same levels with different weapons.
Fortunately, every early impression I've seen implies that Salmon Run is not lame, but actually very fun and well-made!Yes I know, but a "new mode" can't be more lame as a horde mode. So I really don't want to count that. That's just cheap.
Of course I exaggerate a bit.
James Scott
Banned
Even if reviewers got to use the phone app which doesn't launch till Friday, don't see why any would deduct points for it at least to have a serious impact on the average.
Simbabbad
Member
Why not? It's basically the same game with minor upgrades, and those seldom score as high as the original, since the novelty effect wore off.I can't see it possibly doing worse than this.
This being said, Splatoon on Wii U was underrated because reviewers couldn't guess the numerous updates we've had.
Still, for someone who owned a Wii U, this is yet again a game they already played. Still not seeing the point of the Switch.
Oh god, I can already see how this thread is going to turn out. Come on, if someone thinks Nintendo games score too high, that's no need to get this bothered by it.
Claude Dallas
Member
#narrative
Twig and Berries
Member
Your post is bad and you should feel bad