I can see it being the core of many teams, but Roller will probably end up needing a pocket for support. Being limited vertically and easily dispatched by ranged weapons (if they player can actually aim) balances it pretty nicely. These comments are with thoughts of high level play. With random lobbies, Roller will probably dominate that clusterfuck.
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I can see it being the core of many teams, but Roller will probably end up needing a pocket for support. Being limited vertically and easily dispatched by ranged weapons (if they player can actually aim) balances it pretty nicely. These comments are with thoughts of high level play. With random lobbies, Roller will probably dominate that clusterfuck.
QuixoticNeutral
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So according to some users on Squidboards, if you log into the tutorial just before the servers go down you can continue playing and getting comfortable with the mechanics (within the limitations of the tutorial, of course).
It's a pity the tutorial isn't independently accessible without connecting first; it would have made sense to leave it up as a solo playground for patiently working out the controls. On the other hand, that would have spoiled the chaos of everyone diving into the game at once with zero experience.
It's a pity the tutorial isn't independently accessible without connecting first; it would have made sense to leave it up as a solo playground for patiently working out the controls. On the other hand, that would have spoiled the chaos of everyone diving into the game at once with zero experience.
ClayKavalier
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Oh, thought I saw people saying they used one. Oh well.
BocoDragon
or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Realize This Assgrab is Delicious
『Inaba Resident』;163276618 said:
It seems really appropriate for the overall 1999 feels I get from this game lol.
Seriously it's like Nintendo's take on a Dreamcast game from 15 years ago...
Bending_Unit_22
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ZL into the mass of paint you left behind you solves that problem. Like I noted, I dominated with the paint roller because the moment I saw long range shots I disappeared into my ink trail to paint elsewhere. The only problem was other rollers but I quickly figured out how to easily circle around them to avoid mutual destruction.
RichardKSJ
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Probably the best way to enjoy the game.
Wired All Wrong
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I don't know if I'd call if perfectly balanced yet since the playtime was so limited, but it's a really easy weapon to pick up and play and it's really easy to kill others with. Their range is bad though, so once people get used to painting their area and being aware of enemies around them they won't be that much of a pain. Towards the end of the demo I was seeking them out since they were basically super easy to kill and walking paint bombs for you to pick off. It seemed like if they got the drop on you, you were going to die, but if you saw them coming and you had a gun, they were going to go down. A paint roller with really good squid skills will probably be deadly.
ChosenPredator
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this game is going to probably have some amazing tournaments
Very happy with what I git to play even though I didn't do too well. Went on a 4 or 5 streak at some point and really enjoyed that success.holy crap that was fun, looks like I'm waiting up at 5AM (MST) for round 2.
I enjoyed the roller, but I think I did best with the splattershot. went 13-0 one round with it.
the charger is not for me. I've never been a big sniper so the splattershot's run and gun playstyle is perfect for me.
only 1 "communication error" the entire time I played, and it was at the very end of a match as the scoreboard would've been popping up. game/netcode performed flawlessly for me otherwise (I'm on a wired 50 MB/S connection)
I enjoyed the roller, but I think I did best with the splattershot. went 13-0 one round with it.
the charger is not for me. I've never been a big sniper so the splattershot's run and gun playstyle is perfect for me.
only 1 "communication error" the entire time I played, and it was at the very end of a match as the scoreboard would've been popping up. game/netcode performed flawlessly for me otherwise (I'm on a wired 50 MB/S connection)
Princess Viola
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i kind of hated how i'd sometimes press y and end up fucking up the gyro camera for a second lol
#TeamGyro
#TeamGyro
Wreck-It Ralph
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How would tournaments be set up, though? There's no LAN support or anything. You'd need a venue that could handle having 8 systems online at once.
The perfect commercial would be this first, then the gameplay shown from the NA commercial, all with the theme kicking in when she goes from squid to inkling.
Wreck-It Ralph
Member
It's ok.
it's pure bliss
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
It's the best.
Princess Viola
Member
is gotyoay
RichardKSJ
Member
It's crack.
What gave you that impression?
Bending_Unit_22
Member
So I can't find where I can send feedback to Nintendo. Is there a website? I need to be able to change weapons and settings without dropping out of the match making.
JB-the-Hunter
Member
I heard something moving in my closet.
That won't be happening.
Klappdrachen
Member
I missed it, and I won't be at home until tomorrow. I hate everything.
OricWindstar
Member
Glad to hear positive impressions! Planning on jumping on for tomorrow's hour.
How was the performance lag wise?
How was the performance lag wise?
flawless, not a hint of lag at all, you won't even be able to tell that you're playing online
Netcode gets a thumbs up from me. No lag whatsoever for me.
I had no noticable mid-match hickups, however there were several times where i got an error message that a matchup could not be found. Which wouldn't have been as irritating if it didn't pause the damn minigame every time the error pops up.
Personally didn't notice an ounce of lag. Buttery smooth.
Incitemaybe
Member
I only got to play the last 20 min or so but I had a lot of fun. I tried out the sniper/charge gun first and died a lot however haha
OricWindstar
Member
Awesome. Despite Nintendo's failures in some online features, they've been nailing the netcode. Can't wait to play tomorrow!
RichardKSJ
Member
Zilch on that for me.
My experience with it was pretty poor and I usually love the sniping weapons in shooters.
Sniper/charge was the hardest weapon for me :x
openrob
Member
I think I remember correctly, paint on walls doesn't count towards winning percentage
Incitemaybe
Member
I didn't get to play that long so I never understood how people were "killer whaling". ( I assume those were the big sonic rings that would kill you
It does not.
Lay down enough ink and you get access to your special weapon.
OricWindstar
Member
Reading through some of the earlier comments...is it safe to say most people didn't use gyro controls? I assumed they'd be the better option, but seems like a lot of you hated them.
Incitemaybe
Member
Oh! I recall my head glowing or something... How do you trigger it?
Wired All Wrong
Member
It will take some getting used to so with an hour demo it was best just to use what I was familiar with. That was just me though. I think I'll give them more of a shot once the game is out and I'm not on a timer.
LoganNotABoganYouKnowIt!!
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Really? I just assumed it would.
I used them. They felt really good for aiming, but I wasn't used to them, so my field of vision got fucked up every time I turned a corner or forgot I was using them and let my pad drift way down.
Click the right stick.
Askherserenity
Member
Didn't get to play it so I guess I am staying up till the servers are back on. Can't wait!
I mean, aiming explicitly isn't that bad, and using the splat charger with gyro aim seems like a good combo. But the CAMERA, man. The camera goes wonky as hell, and it gets uncomfortable to play tilting in ways you expect the camera to move and whatnot.
I used gyro for two matches and had enough, went to analog controls.
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