Topic: Splatoon - OT

Here's what I'd say. If Splatoon were a multiplayer only game, then having stats in the clothes would be a big deal. But it seems like it has a robust single player mode, so stats aren't that big a deal.

Why does the single player matter in this case? The stats don't magically not matter because there's an extra gameplay mode. It just helps you grind.

It makes me wonder what the legs the multiplayer will have. Nintendo hasn't shown off much of the multiplayer other than the first gameplay mode. Smash and Mario Kart have pretty thriving communities so I could see this staying alive based on that.

Because the multiplayer isn't just a massive difficulty cliff that you have to overcome to get the game going. There is a single player mode that gets you more up-to-speed stat-wise.

According to the direct you gain experience from playing online. I didn't hear a mention of single player helping you out.

That's...not how Warriors games work, though. :/

Anyways, so long as they do it right (and it shouldn't be hard, it not like there aren't a bajillion examples to look at as a general guide), they won't really have much in terms of "stats" other than different weapons and perks do different things. There's no "getting better through grinding" just having more options the more you play. The starter weapons in Call of Duty, for instance, are perfectly capable of taking down a seasoned player, it's just that the seasoned player has more choices as to what they bring to the battle. Of course, we need more information before we can discuss more...

Wow that is a little worrying

I don't think Nintendo would pull something like that, at least to that degree. They love making their multiplayer games extremely accessible to noobs.

Are people really worried about Splatoon on a competitive level? This isn't Pokemon. This is just like Mario Kart 8, in my opinion.

Oh don't worry people are going to make Splatoon competitive like in a day or two after it's release.

While that can be true, that's not my issue. It's accessibility. I want to have fun online. Does that mean I'm automatically playing competitive? No. I just don't want myself or newer players to be put randomly into lobby's with people way overpowered ruining their online experience. And I'd hate for all the fun customization options being kind of pointless by going online and seeing almost everyone wearing the same thing, even if I do wear whatever I want, ignoring the "best class" or something.

And it doesn't need to be competitive for balance to matter. You bring up Mario Kart as a casual example. Guess what? People hated the Blue Shell in Wii. It got balanced in 8.

I can see that as a problem.Like people finding exploits or playing really cheap in the game.Since we still haven't seen THAT much on the game,I can't really say for sure,but I'm pretty sure people will find some way to make Splatoon some kind of competition.

The type of game it automatically makes it competitive, especially if there's a straight up deathmatch mode. I mean smash brothers isn't inherently competitive (nor any fighting game) however you see Nintendo is partnering with APEX.

I mean with the information we know of the game right now I could break down ow a gameplay video of this can turn into a competitive game.

One thing to note is i'm super happy that this isn't a Metroid games. Everyone typically says Metroid should be Nintendo's Uber awesome shooter IP for multiplayer and single player. However the problem is that most people just want to console war it up and have a Halo clone so to speak. If Sony has taught us anything is that when your making a game you don't want to make a insert game killer as it becomes highly derivative.

Splatoon is uniquely Nintendo which is how it should be.

I'm just saying this is the first entry in the series. Of course there's gonna be problems on a "competitive" level but I'm gonna say this as nice as possible... "Get good."

I plan on getting good at it, but I'd prefer to do that by playing the game, not by sorting through the mall for clothes. It's boring enough when I have to take my girlfriend shopping.

I'm pretty sure both player stats and clothing bonuses only adds a little to your overall character. I'd doubt the developers for Splatoon would want players becoming OP just because their at a high level with a certain combination of clothes. I bet it'll come down to pure skill on how you play. Just like in Mario Kart 8 where the combination of kart parts doesn't really matter, it all comes down how well you play.

If you have a good strategy and skill you'll do great.

Seeing as the game is out already where I live, I can confirm that the stats ruin everything.

^ Exactly. What the heck are you guys talking about!?

Exactly

You live in the future?