Splatoon Direct - 7th May 2015
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Every time they've shown the game, the demo has had a little single player stage that tells you the controls and lets you pop balloons to get used to them.
prag16
Banned
Not until August, and it sounds like this requires a full 8 people. But I guess we don't have all the details yet.
I wouldn't be so sure. The gamepad map functionality along with the gyro seem pretty important. I wouldn't be surprised if they force gamepad use for single player.
That's okay. No biggie. I'm just trying it to see how it plays in actual anyway.
Starfish Hero
Member
GamePad is the main controller. I'm not entirely sure if the Pro is usable outside of the Battle Dojo.
ãInaba Residentã
Banned
Bout to be all over the Splatoon mashups.
Vital Tundra
Member
What a great direct. I have been hyped for Splatoon since its reveal but this Direct definitely settled some of my fears:
Single player will have bosses and mother ****ing LORE! I was a bit worried single player would be strictly missions in a very strict format, and while they are specifically that, there is something else there to make you want to play it. Bosses for payoff, leveling up so you feel like you are progressing and it gives incentive to play better to get more eggs.
Multiplayer looks like it will get frequent support, which is surprising to me. While I have loved Mario Karts DLC and Smash updates, I feel that take far to long to come out. We are still waiting for tournaments and Miiverse stage in Smash! I am very disappointed Ranked and Custom matches with friends isn't supported at launch. Its coming though so I guess you can't complain to much. Loved that the content seems to be completely free, and can't wait to play the newer game modes as they come. I may have an issue with only 2 maps every 4 hours, though.
The plaza is pretty cool and I am glad you can change the abilities of your items. Dodged a bullet there.
I guess i'll pre-order at Gamestop. Don't want to risk missing out on Smash Bros. content. Still think Inkling will be an actual character for Smash. Got my amiibo 3-pack ordered already and am ready.
Perfect
Single player will have bosses and mother ****ing LORE! I was a bit worried single player would be strictly missions in a very strict format, and while they are specifically that, there is something else there to make you want to play it. Bosses for payoff, leveling up so you feel like you are progressing and it gives incentive to play better to get more eggs.
Multiplayer looks like it will get frequent support, which is surprising to me. While I have loved Mario Karts DLC and Smash updates, I feel that take far to long to come out. We are still waiting for tournaments and Miiverse stage in Smash! I am very disappointed Ranked and Custom matches with friends isn't supported at launch. Its coming though so I guess you can't complain to much. Loved that the content seems to be completely free, and can't wait to play the newer game modes as they come. I may have an issue with only 2 maps every 4 hours, though.
The plaza is pretty cool and I am glad you can change the abilities of your items. Dodged a bullet there.
I guess i'll pre-order at Gamestop. Don't want to risk missing out on Smash Bros. content. Still think Inkling will be an actual character for Smash. Got my amiibo 3-pack ordered already and am ready.
Perfect
Mat-triX
Member
On the download page, it says Gamepad, Pro Controller, and Classic controller can be used...BUT, under that is explains that Pro Controller, and Classic controller can only be used for Dojo mode (Local 2 player Mutliplayer)
- Gamepad protector
- Amiibo
- Wii U console
- strategy guide
http://store.nintendo.co.uk/games/wii-u/splatoon/splatoon-wii-u-console-bundles.list
All I know is I couldn't press anything in the demo with the pro controller. Needed to bust out the gamepad lol.
Huh. Now that you mention it, they only mentioning joining friends for unranked. That sucks. If you're in the same "range" I don't see why they wouldn't let you join friends. I can see them wanting to bar a C player from joining an A match, but if it's close, why not allow it?
they could easily make these modes unranked as well. Also just available for those who reached lvl 10. I won't mind that.
I don't see the point making these ranked only. Most games have the same modes unranked/ranked
This is the first time I seriously debated on selling a console just to buy another.
-_- would be my PS4 buuuut there's games I still want to play (No Man's Sky being one)
The only thing would be my Vita that I sometimes play here and there.
I'm curious though how much longer Wii U has until their next system.
-_- would be my PS4 buuuut there's games I still want to play (No Man's Sky being one)
The only thing would be my Vita that I sometimes play here and there.
I'm curious though how much longer Wii U has until their next system.
How long an online focused team shooter game is?
Or how many stages there are in singleplayer mode?
Splatoon Global Testfire Demo and Join the Turf War trailers
ONLINE MODE CONFIRMED IN DEMO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBCdeiijuHE
"PREPARE TO DYE" is a pretty awesome slogan
Its been argued forever how long the Wii U would have ever since it arrived with a whimper.
imo I think it'll last until the end of 2016, early 2017.
I get the feeling that person means the single player.
I imagine everyone buying this for the single player is going to end up disappointed.
Probably two years
Splatoon is on WiiU. That's the only thing that matters =D
PadWarrior
Member
So the demo is from 8am to 11am pst only today?
For the demo, I doubt there will be any. Of course the full game will have a story mode & local 2-player.No offline content whatsoever confirmed?
It's for tomorrow.
Dimitri LH
Member
.....please tell they gonna make those smash costumes available for purchase later......my gamestop sucks.
RuneFactoryFanboy
Member
Im so conflicted, its driving me crazy. This look so awesome, with so much content. I love the design, I love the music, I love that you can customize your gear and stats, it looks gorgeous. Id buy it digital and it would sit so nicely next to MK8 and Smash as quick, re-playable anytime games
yet, playing with my friends is only random teams? Im forced to use the stupid Gamepad to play this? Uhg! Big deal breakers for me. Im glad they are doing a Demo. I need to try this out to see if its fun enough to warrant using that awful Gamepad and just playing with randoms since my friends wont buy this if we cant play together. If it plays as amazing as it looks then it might be worth compromising.
Please Nintendo, please patch in Pro Controller support. Please patch in the ability to let us choose teams.
yet, playing with my friends is only random teams? Im forced to use the stupid Gamepad to play this? Uhg! Big deal breakers for me. Im glad they are doing a Demo. I need to try this out to see if its fun enough to warrant using that awful Gamepad and just playing with randoms since my friends wont buy this if we cant play together. If it plays as amazing as it looks then it might be worth compromising.
Please Nintendo, please patch in Pro Controller support. Please patch in the ability to let us choose teams.
LoganNotABoganYouKnowIt!!
Neo Member
when i read it i assumed game length and variety, which i now believe i did mistakenly.
Dr. Buni
Member
I assume you don't have a PC 'good enough' to run No Man's Sky? I'd say the Wii U offers much more value than the PS4 at the moment. If I had a PS4 I'd sell it to buy a Wii U.
I think Zelda U will be the last major title for it.
Starts tomorrow.
TheCongressman1
Member
I'd wait until at least E3 if I were you. They might not announce anything on a new system, but I'd expect we won't be seeing much on Wii U front and that seems like a sign to me.
This...greatly disappoints me. I don't hate the Gamepad or anything, but I would've preferred the Pro for this, easily.
So what do you thing about the post-launch updates:
a) Some parts of the game aren't finished, but Nintendo needs a big title in May?
b) Nintendo is afraid of the kids again and that they getting steamrolled online?
c) It's a strategy to keep people in the game by constantly having updates and things to look foreword to? This also creates a bigger connection between players and the game, which allows them to sell DLC more successful later.
a) Some parts of the game aren't finished, but Nintendo needs a big title in May?
b) Nintendo is afraid of the kids again and that they getting steamrolled online?
c) It's a strategy to keep people in the game by constantly having updates and things to look foreword to? This also creates a bigger connection between players and the game, which allows them to sell DLC more successful later.
They may announce another one before launch
I have the exact same system that gets compared to a PS4
I3 4130+ 8GB ram+ 750ti
It could run it but not exclusives like Tomorrow Children, and such.
PadWarrior
Member
Oh so you can download today but not play yet?
They needed to push a game out for the summer is what I think.
Pretty much Pad.
I think it's a healthy mix of all three
C.
I think that the inclusion of Splatfests suggests that they want to support this game post release and are spreading it out over the year to keep people interested.
First test is on Friday
SixStringPsycho
Member
So did the direct already started?
TheCongressman1
Member
I'm mad. That really makes me mad. For a multiplayer based game on a console that's supposed to be about local multiplayer, it sure is limiting.
So why couldn't they have at least done dojo mode with 2 v. 2? I'm never going to be able to play this with my friends because none of them have a Wii U.
Oh yes, for the Demo! Forgot to specify. I've been following Splatoon since its announcement, so I'm informed (and excited) about the offline content (mainly the campaign).