That's soon enoughStill debating whether I should keep the physical copy (which is tacked on to the squid amiibo) or resell it ASAP.
I'm selling mine.
Trying to go DigitalU4Lyfe from now on.
Splatoon Global Testfire Demo Schedule and Info Thread (https://youtu.be/l4UFQWKjy_I)
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I'm selling mine.
Trying to go DigitalU4Lyfe from now on.
I didn't think I'd go for Splatoon, but this Testfire has me convinced. The game was extremely fun, and felt quite a bit more lighthearted than your typical online shooter. Squid movement feels great.
Preordered the Amiibo-less version right away, but now I'm wondering whether I should go for the Amiibo bundle. I hate physical clutter, but... extra content in game...
Preordered the Amiibo-less version right away, but now I'm wondering whether I should go for the Amiibo bundle. I hate physical clutter, but... extra content in game...
MasterOfPuppets
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Anyone think we'll get any more chances to play before launch?
I was hopeful but then they removed the Testfire App from the eShop...
Out_Of_Ammo
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Now I wish I hadn't played the testfire. I was only mildly interested in it before but after playing I want to have it now 
MasterOfPuppets
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Oh, darn. A couple more times between then and now would've been nice.
Basically was in the same boat. Thought Splatoon looked cool from the get go but didn't think it was necessarily for me... Testfire changed that. Tried the game, and then watched the most recent Direct and now I am hyped! Preordered the game and Inkling Girl amiibo.
The thing I was most impressed by while playing was the smoothness of everything... there were people from japan in nearly every match and god knows from where else, yet it practically felt like a LAN situation... unreal. Both MK8 and Smash, fun as they are online, display clear lag from time to time.
.........nooooooooooooooo!!!
it was as near perfect as I could have hoped. seriously, no lag, no connection issues, no frame rate drops. it felt like I was playing locally.
It was fine other than the very uncommon disconnections during play that I was hit with. Happened only a few times when I played. Also there were moments where it wouldn't connect when wanting to form teams. Otherwise it was fine. Nintendo will most likely work on these problems before release.
Dr. Buni
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On the subject of servers and online, you guys think it's worth buying an ethernet adapter for the Wii U? I want to minimize any possible lag and disconnects.
There is nothing Splatoon-related on ffshrine yet. That is the only site I check for vgm rips.
I'd always say it's worth it, but admittedly I'm pretty distrusting of wireless. I'm sure it can be perfectly stable in modern times.
That said, they did officially "recommend" it for Smash too, so...
I was using wifi and it seemed fine on my end, very smooth when there were no errors. This is assuming all problems were on their end though lol.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. Sounds like Slatoon will be perfectly playable by launch then.
Yes, it is. The good news it, every wii eth adapter would also work with the wiiU.
Playing all three hours of the demo reaffirmed my opinion of the game. It's awesome. I can't wait to play it again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpcbDmDSEA&feature=youtu.be&t=4m3s
Someone has to turn this part into a gif as a reaction to the gyro control misunderstandings
I think this would be better, with the actual game and gamepad shown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpcbDmDSEA&feature=youtu.be&t=20m13s
I got up and down right but for side to side I was tilting. The tutorial should illustrate the movement so there's no confusion. With how other players were aiming during the testfire I think a lot of people were doing it wrong.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
That is correct.
That's the situation before August update which adds a separate mode allowing you to be in the same team with your friend every match.
ThePeoplesBureau
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Here's a youtube playlist containing all the Turf War matches I played during session two, half Saltspray, half Walleye (720/60fps footage):
Splat
I had so much fun that I dipped back in during the final session, even though I was already running late for a night out! I've kept a close eye on the game ever since it was first announced, and I couldn't be happier with how it looks and plays. It practically drips with summery gaming vibes that are forever linked to the Dreamcast era for me, which may explain why I was grinning ear to ear the whole time I was playing. 29th May can't come soon enough.
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I had so much fun that I dipped back in during the final session, even though I was already running late for a night out! I've kept a close eye on the game ever since it was first announced, and I couldn't be happier with how it looks and plays. It practically drips with summery gaming vibes that are forever linked to the Dreamcast era for me, which may explain why I was grinning ear to ear the whole time I was playing. 29th May can't come soon enough.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Yeah I'm missing it already. Thankfully the next two weeks are busy for me (graduation and planned vacations) but the 29th still seems so far away!
Dr. Buni
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Ok thanks. I will buy one ASAP
I was a bit confused because in a different thread, people were posting unsatisfactory impressions of ethernet adapters, but then again the thread is almost 3 years old.
Thanks for the vids!
Your description of the game being summery is perfect.. I also felt that way and it couldn't be released at a better time considering that! Bring on the summer of splats 2015 I say.
Everyone in this thread seems to love it. There is another thread up at the moment about the lack of voice chat that people are being debbie downers in, so I guess that's something if that matters to you.
TheMoon
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Check out the Splatoon Direct. It mentions this and a ton of other things.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
The majority of impressions have been extremely positive, sprinkled with complaints of gyro controls, Rollers being OP (they aren't), and lack of content/voice-chat/matchmaking.
Personally, I think I have finally found my replacement for the last of us factions multiplayer.
It's good.
Dr. Buni
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Best Wii U game already
RichardKSJ
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Ok thanks. I will buy one ASAP
I was a bit confused because in a different thread, people were posting unsatisfactory impressions of ethernet adapters, but then again the thread is almost 3 years old.
Well if you can buy the official one.
Sorry. I was skimming through that earlier and must have missed it. What part of the video? Beginning?
I saw them play but it focused on their face in the moments that I saw
ErrorMacro
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It's fun. I wasn't interested in it before, but after playing the demo I'm considering buying it.
It helps that the servers worked pretty damn well for me. Had only one disconnect (never in a match) and almost no noticeable lag (only 3 quick instances that I could notice). Considering I have a shitty brazilian internet, this is quite a feat.
20m13s.
Magicman103
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Lol! Come on, this is Nintendo we're talking about here!
A quick Youtube and Google search say no, but I'm highly interested in this as well.
It seems like everyone was too busy playing their 1 hour and no one bothered to capture the glorious tunes.
AaronB
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I have a US Wii U but playing from Istanbul with a wired connection. I had a couple of "failed to connect to partner's device" while trying to start a game, but no problems once in a match. Not even any noticeable lag, which I get sometimes in Smash probably from the opponent's connection.
Because of work and my time zone I was only able to play for the last demo period, but it was a blast. I mainly used the roller, and it seems OP between beginners, but it will probably level out when people get better at picking rollers off before they get in range. Many times an opposing roller and I took each other out, but there's some strategy to try to get around and hit them without getting hit.
I'm broke, have a backlog, and very little time, but I still really want Splatoon. If I only get one full retail-priced game this year it will have to be Xenoblade X, but if I'm able to swing one more this an extremely strong candidate. But I'm also really interested to see what Star Fox has to offer...and Mario Maker looks amazing...
Because of work and my time zone I was only able to play for the last demo period, but it was a blast. I mainly used the roller, and it seems OP between beginners, but it will probably level out when people get better at picking rollers off before they get in range. Many times an opposing roller and I took each other out, but there's some strategy to try to get around and hit them without getting hit.
I'm broke, have a backlog, and very little time, but I still really want Splatoon. If I only get one full retail-priced game this year it will have to be Xenoblade X, but if I'm able to swing one more this an extremely strong candidate. But I'm also really interested to see what Star Fox has to offer...and Mario Maker looks amazing...
Vanillalite
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I got a few questions and figured I'd ask in here. If this is the wrong thread then sorry!
1) Do we know if the game will allow for multiple character saves?
Like if I want to do my own create a character can my kids each create their own too for when they play?
2) Do we know if the game will allow for 2 player split screen ONLINE MP?
Like can 2 people play online together from the same console?
1) Do we know if the game will allow for multiple character saves?
Like if I want to do my own create a character can my kids each create their own too for when they play?
2) Do we know if the game will allow for 2 player split screen ONLINE MP?
Like can 2 people play online together from the same console?
I thought Wii U saves were inherently tied to the selected Mii user?
I've heard no mention of it. The only 2-player split mode looks like one specifically designed for the lack of map which suggests it won't transfer to online play.
Dr. Buni
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Ok. Do you have one of those? I will see if I can buy it.
The company that creates 1000 year old skimpy-dressed lolies. I wouldn't put that past them
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Yeah I was hoping we could just boot up the game, and then pass the controller around between each of us to play matches. Then when we pass the controller just go back to the menu and select our personally created Squid.
RichardKSJ
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I used to have one, it never failed me.
I just use Wifi now as I never have latency issues, I have a nice ass router though. I would use a wired connection but with how everything is placed here I would actually have to do some wiring work.
Ok thanks. I will buy one ASAP
I was a bit confused because in a different thread, people were posting unsatisfactory impressions of ethernet adapters, but then again the thread is almost 3 years old.
I can vouch for this one, had a really minimal amount of lag during the Testfire, and download speeds are good. Quite a bit cheaper than the official one:
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