Update:
Possibly because of copyright issues (we're not even kidding), this new stage will have a different name in the West. It'll transform for each Splatfest, too,
Original Article:
Nintendo is weird, and that's a wonderful thing. Splatoon 2 and its predecessor are a good example of how Nintendo takes a genre like the competitive shooter and makes it all about fashion-conscious creatures that ink the ground and turn into squids. Still, there's always room for more wackiness.
The Splatoon Twitter account has confirmed that in addition to the usual stage rotations for this weekend's Splatfest there'll be a 'Twilight Zone' stage that'll pop up periodically during play. It clearly seems to be inspired by the iconic TV show the same name, judging by the black and white art included in the tweet.
It'll only feature during the Splatfest, though hopefully it'll be a regular part of the events because it looks rather cool.
Oh, and if you're not convinced that the developers are at least partly inspired by The Twilight Zone, the old intro below may persuade you a little.
The upcoming Splatfest - Ketchup vs. Mayo - just got more interesting.
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Looks good.
Anyway ketchup for the win!
@AlexOlney this could give people nightmares https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.sEvVY6gvSdWE0zOGC2e4UQEsC7&w=128&h=102&c=8&rs=1&qlt=90&pid=3.1&rm=2
Twilight Zone ??
Let's the dance begin !
I wonder how different it'll look when they change it feom The Twilight Zone to Guardians of the Galaxy.
...some of you all will get that.
Awesome. Weird Mayo for the win!
@Whopper744: I appreciate that one.
@NewAdvent HP sauce is clearly in a class of its own and doesn't need a splatfest to confirm its obvious greatness.
Did make me chuckle when whats-her-name on the right described mayo as even when cold .... Still somehow warm in your mouth?! 😂
It seems the stage will change form every time a SplatFest is held. So not only is this 'Mystery Zone' stage exclusive to SplatFest, but this particular incarnation of the stage is exclusive to this particular SplatFest. The plot thickens, like an over-egged mayonnaise.
I wonder how dramatic the changes will be; subtle alterations, or brand new map designs?
Anyway, it's an interesting choice. There's some argument for putting the maps in the main rotation, but having a special stage will likely make SplatFest a bit more special than just 'compulsory Turf War'.
Looking forward to seeeing how this unfolds.
Did someone say Twilight?
Can't wait to see what doors the new Splatfest will open!
I hope they make it a regular stage!
Would be really cool if there was a stage where you couldn't touch the ground at all. Now that would be really challenging. Chargers would rule that kind of stage, Rollers would be at a disadvantage and shooters... well, they're shooters. Careful you don't roll too far with your dualies!
But seriously, this sounds like an interesting take on Spaltfests. Looking forward to it this weekend where it'll be the first time I get to play with my buddy! He's getting Splatoon 2 tomorrow!
@Whopper744
"I understood that reference"- Captain America
Ah, the mystery of E=mc^2. Never been solved to this day.
Yes this is what I'm talking about! Ps I just bought ARMS today Nintendo, I hope you're going to give that IP the Splatoon treatment too!
@King_Johobo I doubt it, as at least here in Europe it's very underperforming and sits rock bottom in the chart of the eShop and has been since it's second week after launch. It never made the top3 either, not even in week1. :-/
@Jeronan It's still sold well over a million copies in less than 2 months. Japan and the US presumably seem to be fans of it.
I like how the "Mystery Zone" seems to be a stage in Octo Valley. I guess it's a step closer towards playable Octolings, probably.
@Jeronan that sucks I was away on holidays when it came out so it's new to me. I'm really bad at it but it seems pretty fun. I got it mainly because I want a fun multiplayer game to play when people come around.
@Indielink that's encouraging I hope Nintendo support it at least for a little while, it's good when they bring out new IP's. Lots of people online which is good.
My son has been playing the original Wii U game recently after months of nonstop Zelda. The hype of Splatoon 2 has rekindled his love for it! I cannot wait for Christmas morning, Splatoon 2 limited edition hardware Bundle is already safely tucked away son...
Twilight Zone, you say? Just happens to be one of my favourite shows ever, so I guess I'll be grabbing this sooner than I thought.
That's so cool, but I'm surprised that they can use it free from the trademark.
Go team mayo!
@Mad_Haus What if because it's called the "Twilight zone" whatever team sides with Marina in this splatfest exclusive zone means that they temporarily play as a Octoling variation of their selves, only on this stage though.m
Maybe to test out the appeal, or you just become a Octoling every other matche and it's not dependent on splatfest.
That stage looks cool, can't wait!
I don't mean to change the topic, but has anyone else been disappointed with Salmon Run? It's too simple.
@dkxcalibur
Not for the same reason. I love the mode, but the time limits are just stupid, I don't even care about the rewards, I just wanna play it. When I get home from work, I get really disappointed if I see the gates are closed.
Is it too much to hope that when this stage enters the rotation, instead of Off the Hook introducing it, Rod Serling does, like at the first of each TZ episode? Haha
@MoonKnight7 Does it ramp-up in difficulty as you play more?
I only worked through the training and played 3 complete matches of 3 rounds each. I thought it was kind of monotonousness and simple. There doesn't seem to be any depth to it. I hope I'm missing something.
Cool. There's a Rob Serling introduction on the Michael Jackson song Threatened, from the Invincible album, if anyone is interested.
@dkxcalibur
I'd stick with it, it does ramp up a lot more as your status gets higher. The basis doesn't change, you're still collecting the eggs and putting them in baskets, but when you get to the professional level, the amount of bosses coming at you all at once is insane. Also, if you play more things like, fog, nighttime, rising tide, etc will happen. Nothing worse than when you're on wave 3 with fog and the tide rises to shrink half the stage, it's basically a death sentence.
I really love it, and it's great to play with friends. I just wish you could just play it online whenever you want. Like I said, I don't even care about the rewards, just let me play it. I will say this though, there's only two stages, so that won't help to keep it from getting boring, so I'm hoping more maps are added as we get updates.
@dkxcalibur I haven't played it more than twice because I'm not super sure what the overall benefits end up being to my main online play, besides the cash.
@Dang69
Cash is a big reason and there's also the meal tickets, but I mostly do it to get the ability "chunks." Those will be so helpful down the line cause you'll need a lot of them if you want to customize gear abilities.
Definitely hope this stage gets added to permanent rotation!
@MoonKnight7 I didn't realize you could get ability chunks and meal tickets from there. I've beat a couple rounds but must not have leveled up there enough to get that stuff. Thanks!
@MoonKnight7 Thanks for the insight. That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I will continue to play it when available.
@Anti-Matter That video reminded me of Killer 7. Such a great underrated game.
Anyway, go mayo!
@nab1
Actually that Twilight Zone RC Extended Club Mix by 2 Unlimited was a Dance Dance Revolution MAX song.
Team mayo-rio
Team Ketchup!
Nice. This is really cool looking, actually.
That looks pretty cool, makes the Splatfest more interesting.
When is it in the UK???
@0upshroom7 It's worth noting that no official sources (or should that be sauces bad dum tish) are actually calling it the 'Twilight Zone' yet. The only official information I'm aware of is the above tweet from the Japanese account which refers to it as the 'Mystery Zone'. No English name has yet been confirmed.
The allusions to the Twilight Zone are arguably there (although having not watched the series I'm not really qualified to judge), but what's slightly concerning are the number of outlets using the name 'Twilight Zone' as if it's the official English title (GameXplain did a whole video in this manner).
To repeat, the only known name for this stage is currently the 'Mystery Zone', which comes from the above tweet. We'll know the title of the stage in English-speaking regions by the weekend at least, but for the moment, 'Twilight Zone' is pure speculation, despite any overt stylistic references.
I'd personally be surprised if the English name does turn out to be Twilight Zone, as it seems a little too 'on the nose', and there might be potential copyright issues, but we'll see - I'm as ignorant as anyone else on what the actual name will be. But I do feel it's worth pointing out that until we get the stage name from an official English-language source, we are all pretty ignorant on this issue.
Can they get the music?
Can they get he music on the rhythm minigame?!?
Also, Mayo is going to squeeze Ketchup dry.
Cool! It seems interesting and a nice way to spice up the competition - no one will have the advantage in a brand new stage!
And by the way, Ketchup for the win.
I think that's a great idea to have a Splatfest only map that will make Splatfest seem like more of an event.
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