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About Splatoon 2
Nintendo EPD dropped Splatoon 2 on the Switch in July 2017 as a direct sequel to their original hit. This third-person shooter replaces bullets with colorful paint in a world where humans transformed into squid-like Inklings. You fight for territory control while hopping between two distinct forms. The single-player campaign offers a story mode, but the real draw remains the chaotic online battles. Whether you want quick casual matches or ranked ladder climbing, this title fills that gap. It launched exclusively on Nintendo Switch and quickly became a system seller for its unique approach to competitive shooting.
Gameplay
You control an Inklings character who switches between running around as a human or diving into your own colored ink as a squid. In human form, you wield various weapons like the Dual Squeezer or Roller to spray paint across the map. Your goal is to cover more ground than the enemy team before time runs out. Once you swim through your own ink as a squid, you move faster and reload your weapon instantly. The controls feel tight, letting you strafe quickly while aiming down sights. You can jump from puddles to high platforms or ambush opponents hiding in dark corners. Modes include Turf War for painting ground and Splat Zones where teams fight over specific areas.
What Players Think
Critics loved this game, giving it an 84 on Metacritic and an 82.2 average score on IGDB from over two hundred ratings. The PlayPile community agrees with a solid overall rating. Players spend an average of forty-five minutes per session during standard matches, though ranked play sessions often stretch longer. Community mood stays energetic and competitive during peak hours. Completion rates for the main campaign sit high among casual players who finish the Octo Valley missions. Review snippets frequently mention the tight gunplay and the satisfaction of covering the floor in your team color. The multiplayer base remains active years after launch, proving the core loop holds up well against other shooters.
PlayPile's Take
Splatoon 2 is worth buying if you want a shooter that does not rely on kills for victory. The $60 price tag gets you the full campaign plus all future content updates at no extra cost. You can earn over one hundred achievements to track your progress in various modes. This game suits players who like objective-based chaos more than traditional headshots. It also works well for groups looking to play together locally or online. The weapon variety ensures you never feel stuck with the same strategy every match. Do not expect a realistic military simulation, but expect hours of fun territory conquest on the Switch.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
82.2
RAWG Rating
4.2
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