Splatoon 2 is legit

I have been playing Splatoon 2. The game is very fun and addictive.

First, the single player sucks. It is not that fun. Lame. So if you buy the game for the single player, well, don’t. Single player is little more than a tutorial for multiplayer.

The game plays like a MOBA. You have 4 vs 4, with each person having different weapons and abilities. Yeah, MOBA. When you lose, you just blame your teammates, and when you win, it was, of course, your daring skills that won the day. It definitely hits that MOBA joy vein.

Of course, Splatoon 2 is not a MOBA. The game is very action packed. There is enough strategy to keep it interesting. Your decisions revolve around how do you go around the map? Should you run or assault the enemy? You have super powerups.

Win or lose, you gain ‘experience’ where you level up. This unlocks new weapons and accessories. The accessories actually do add some gameplay tweaks. A certain hat may allow you to swim faster as a squid, for example. Additional ability will be randomly unlocked as your ‘hat’ gains experience. Yes, your clothes gain experience!!!

Splatoon 2 though is all about the weapons. They substantially change how you play the game. I really do enjoy the paint roller. I just run around, like crazy old man I am, painting the level like a Zoombani at the ice ring. You are in my way? You die. Too bad! I like going behind the enemy to paint their shit. One thing I have noticed is that people get sloppy and rush to the center too fast. They do not paint the far side of their bases thoroughly. I’ve won games based on that alone because the enemy barely touched their side, while I would make sure everything is splatted.

Single player games are great, but I wanted some online action (and I am tired of Mario Kart with their unfair fucking weapons).

So yes, I do recommend Splatoon 2 for anyone on the fence. However, I do not recommend it for arranged teams. The game is perfect if you are alone and want to do online multiplayer. It’s a game you keep coming back.