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Splatoon 2 Single-Player Impressions & Gameplay
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CoconutTank
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But Hawaiian pizza is so good :/
Eurogamer have their thoughts as well. They say the campaign is around 6 hours long.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-07-11-splatoon-2-single-player-review
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-07-11-splatoon-2-single-player-review
A small campaing, and a great final boss. The game is more about the online multiplayer than singleplayer really.
Ride rails and ink rails are separate mechanics and are both in the game. We've only seen Ink rails in MP thus far.
They seem quite pleased with it and particularly praise the challenge in the final levels, though it does sound like some setpiece stuff is lifted wholesale from the first game.
How long would they say the first one is? Like do they say this one is longer?
First one probably took 6-7 hours for me to 100%. Probably would've been a little less if I went for the hidden item the first time through a level. No idea if this game will have a hidden collectible in each level also. It was great fun though and as someone said above the final boss was amazing, one of the best in years. If you ever get a chance to play through the first game's SP I definitely recommend it.
PadWarrior
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Did anyone try using the wave 1 amiibos?
I'm so curious what this is. I wonder if the writer played Nier Automata because it's whole ending credits sequence was one of the most brilliant things I have played.
momshotdad
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The music is just phenomenal. Already paid off just waiting for release 
Skittzo0413
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It's almost beginning to rival Dragon Quest in Japan, it's most certainly that big at least over there. And it sold almost 5 million units on a dead console with an install base of 13 million. For its first installment.
Splatoon 2's sales potential is enormous.
So basically, this is Sonic Adventure + Paintball.
LegendofLex
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If by "not that big" you mean "the 15th-ish highest-selling title Nintendo released in the last six years." (After Pokemon, Super Mario, Mario Kart, Smash Bros., Animal Crossing, Tomodachi Life, and Luigi's Mansion 2.)
Being up there with Smash and Animal Crossing in terms of sales is an incredible feat.
Psyrgery ES
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My jimmies will be set to overrustle if true.
Thing is, I kind of suspected since the first hints of the single player mode were announced.
It's also the biggest new IP in Japan since Yokai Watch I believe and the biggest new console IP since the "Wii" series also in Japan. One of the few console games to even reach a million sales in last few years.
Splatoon was an overwhelming success and 2 is going to probably be one of the best selling games on the console.
Lan Dong Mik
And why would I want them?
Wow for some reason I thought the game coming out this month was a Splatoon Deluxe edition similar to MK8 for the Switch. I had no idea they were calling this Splatoon 2. Holyshit man I am hyped and obviously way out of the fucking loop
so whats that item beside the scroll, is that info for the salmon, which I believe will end up as the real villain towards the end of the game.
Its time for the squids and octopus to be friends once again. it would awesome if you see DJ octavio and grandpa dance together for the finale showdown against the salmon
Its time for the squids and octopus to be friends once again. it would awesome if you see DJ octavio and grandpa dance together for the finale showdown against the salmon
Oh wow That's more than I thought. I think that cemented my purchase decision. I was buying it for multiplayer anyway but I usually only play 10 hours of multiplayer games before I get bored so extra single player hours is an awesome bonus.
Obviously you can't quantify game worth by hours played but I haven't played the first one so I don't know what I'm getting into. I'll try to find time for the splatfest this weekend.
Neoleo2143
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Not the longest thing in the world (maybe 5-6 hours for a straight first playthrough), but generally filled with ideas and great level design and bosses and pretty good replay value.
This. Really disappointing. Still buying - but missed opportunity.
AquaWateria
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I wonder if its possible though with everything on the hud.
boiled goose
good with gravy
length?
5-6 hours for first playthrough is pretty standard for most shooter campaigns.
5-6 hours for first playthrough is pretty standard for most shooter campaigns.
6 hours according to eurogamer.
THE QUEEN
We're passing on a formal writeup at Ars for now because of how limited the preview embargo is. I posted this in the meantime at the Tweeters:
And I otherwise wholly concur with dark1x's DF analysis, based on the content we are and are NOT allowed to share thus far.
Oh, and the button-tapping music mini-game is awesome, but I haven't spent enough time on it to see if/what it might unlock. normal and hard button-tap challenges (Parappa-ish but with some nice "2/4 buttons at once" tweaks).
And I otherwise wholly concur with dark1x's DF analysis, based on the content we are and are NOT allowed to share thus far.
Oh, and the button-tapping music mini-game is awesome, but I haven't spent enough time on it to see if/what it might unlock. normal and hard button-tap challenges (Parappa-ish but with some nice "2/4 buttons at once" tweaks).
UnemployedVillain
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It is literally the biggest new IP in Japan in decades
A decade.
Brain Age did over 3 million, Wii Sports (not bundled) over 2 million.
SinCityAssassin
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It wasn't even their own script it was a pretty dry translation. I hope they jazz it up a bit.
That's clearly great news if you were so difficult to convert in the first place to heap such praise at it now.
Here's my preview for WWG.
It's pretty extensive, and I had to stop writing before I got carried away and went into review territory. I touched on a few points there, but feel free to reach out with questions and I'll answer if it's within the bounds of the emargo.
A note I made in the preview about ink (one of my favorite upgrades):
It's pretty extensive, and I had to stop writing before I got carried away and went into review territory. I touched on a few points there, but feel free to reach out with questions and I'll answer if it's within the bounds of the emargo.
A note I made in the preview about ink (one of my favorite upgrades):
UnemployedVillain
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And Splatoon did almost 5 million IIRC, but yeah, I forgot about the Wii Sports brand
Not in Japan. There weren't even 5 million Wii Us in Japan. It did under 2 million.
Brain Age did like 20 million worldwide.
No shit, fam. I'm STILL getting hyped butterflies in my stomach reading other peoples' impressions and thoughts. It's such a special game.
BE WARNED, though. Even though this game is awesome, GAF has been known to hype things up to impossibly high levels; levels that can't be lived up to. You should be really excited about Splatoon 2 and everything it does (and does well), but try to keep your slate as blank as possible and leave room to be surprised as the single-player campaign unfolds! I think you'll have more fun that way, as opposed to starting every single stage on the edge of your seat and constantly waiting for THE moment that the game knocks it out of the park.
Relax and play this with an open and curious mind like you did with the first Splatoon, and you're going to be really happy.
I think going into the campaign blind will do people wonders. The preview embargo was surprisingly limited, but for good reason: the campaign has some awesome things that shouldn't be spoiled. It sucks for outlets since it was very limited in terms of what we could show and discuss, but it allows the players to experience the game without feeling like they witnessed all the spectacle and wonder of the game's campaign mode.
Neoleo2143
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I mean, don't get crazy or anything. But expect something pretty damn solid.
Bloodworth
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Maybe it's because I just stopped right after the cutoff to write my piece, but I hardly felt limited. A lot to talk about in those first three worlds, and a lot of differences from the first game as well.
Skittzo0413
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After seeing how well that worked for Breath of the Wild I think it's a good idea for any Nintendo game to go in without seeing too much. In that way I kinda like how limited the previews are.
Leatherface
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I just want to know if the final boss in Splatoon 2 single player mode can possibly top the one from the original, which was one of the most epic and amazing boss fights of all time!
SinCityAssassin
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You don't own me.
Oh man, that's exciting! Glad to hear.
Also thanks for uploading Turquoise October. That song is the most Jet Set Radio-esque song and I needed to hear the full thing before release lol. Now the wait will be less painful.
Neoleo2143
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So what I'm getting from these previews:
- The Level design is pretty solid stuff that's worthy of a Nintendo Developer
- There's a lot of Replay Value between new collectibles, upgrades and 9 different weapon types and stage timer.
- The Length isn't hugely different from the original outside that replay value.
- Boss Battles are good and an improvement over the predecessor in overall complexity
- The Intro is a bit slow but levels ramp up in complexity well enough
- The Hub areas have been expanded upon with involving the gimmicks from all the stages like that of the first game only more complex than before which is a good progression. In addition to hiding more secrets and challenges here.
- Also, the rhythm minigame is an enjoyable if shallow romp.
- The Writing is also generally sharper since Marie is awesome.
- Octoling levels also seem much improved since they're more non-linear in progression and Octolings have more varied set ups and attack patterns.
- The final upgrade for the Hero shooter also looks nonsensical.
It seems like a reasonable SMG to SMG2 sequel progression to me. Content seems reasonable overall, no terribly obvious weaknesses, novelty is obviously less notable, but when the dust settles it seems Splatoon 2 lands stronger than many single player shooter campaigns (of Multiplayer based shooters of course) as well as its predecessor.
- The Level design is pretty solid stuff that's worthy of a Nintendo Developer
- There's a lot of Replay Value between new collectibles, upgrades and 9 different weapon types and stage timer.
- The Length isn't hugely different from the original outside that replay value.
- Boss Battles are good and an improvement over the predecessor in overall complexity
- The Intro is a bit slow but levels ramp up in complexity well enough
- The Hub areas have been expanded upon with involving the gimmicks from all the stages like that of the first game only more complex than before which is a good progression. In addition to hiding more secrets and challenges here.
- Also, the rhythm minigame is an enjoyable if shallow romp.
- The Writing is also generally sharper since Marie is awesome.
- Octoling levels also seem much improved since they're more non-linear in progression and Octolings have more varied set ups and attack patterns.
- The final upgrade for the Hero shooter also looks nonsensical.
It seems like a reasonable SMG to SMG2 sequel progression to me. Content seems reasonable overall, no terribly obvious weaknesses, novelty is obviously less notable, but when the dust settles it seems Splatoon 2 lands stronger than many single player shooter campaigns (of Multiplayer based shooters of course) as well as its predecessor.
media blackout it is!