Topic: Splatoon - OT

jariw wrote:

Rexcalibr wrote:

I've been thinking about getting this. I'll be honest, the characters don't appeal to me but the game has gotten great reviews and it's supposed to be one of the best games on the Wii U.

Would you guys say you like this or Mario Kart 8 more?

I read that you're getting it soon, but here are my comparison with MK8:

• MK8 basically works in the same way as the older MK games, Splatoon is something new (obviously).
• Although Splatoon has single player and Battle Dojo, Splatoon absolutely requires online play (and a good online connection) for longevity, while MK8 can be enjoyed locally for long periods of time.
• MK8 has much more content in terms of different courses and environment, while Splatoon always stick to its own Inkopolis environment.
• The map you run on in MK8 is static, the map you play on in Splatoon is ever-changing depending on the ink coverage.
• MK8 only requires a total mastery of a map on 200cc, Splatoon requires total mastery of all maps (and every inch of a map).
• Maps in MK8 are looking the same regardless of playing mode (except Mirror mode), many Splatoon's maps have some important added elements only available in some modes.
• MK8 is based very much on random items and luck and keeping the race even/exciting, while Splatoon is based on skill and tactics.
• The way MK8 changes when you select a character/car only slightly affect how you play the game, changing the gear or weapon in Splatoon dramatically changes how you will approach the game.
• MK8 let the player choose maps to a much higher degree. Splatoon let you know the maps that will be played during a time slot, and you need to adapt the weapon and gear to best suit those 2 maps.
• To me, Splatoon is more addictive. The "just one more match" feeling is much more toxic than in MK8.

It's probably best to not compare it with MK8. These are essentially 2 very different games.

Personally, one of the things I like the most is the random-team-without-voice-chat feature, since handling that is also a "skill". And in the matches when you actually are understanding each other without any communication other than the gameplay, it's fantastic! Adapting to other players' abilities and disabilities is, in a good way, a constant challenge to me, but OTOH one bad player or disconnect in a match (with otherwise perfect matchmaking) will ruin the match.

FriedSquid wrote:

Very happy we're getting the Squid Girl gear in NA!

Not sure what I think about the new Urhin Underpass... I never knew it had issues that needed fixing? And out of curiosity did this change its single player stage too?