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[Tams]

Can't imagine who that might be . I have noticed that nothing that comes out on the switch is any good in their eyes. If it were me, I would cut my losses and invest in another platform, but what do I know .

No, don't you see? They are entitled to play Splatoon!

It's not a product; it's a right!

 

[Soapbox Killer]

I wonder if I can get Crocs for my feet in this game?

 

[CS Lurker]

I love Splatoon and would pay for the 3rd game with a smile if they had dedicated server. But they will insist with this shit p2p in 2022... what a joke. No, thanks.

 

[Mephisto40]

Does it have a battle royale mode yet?

 

[Tams]

Does it have a battle royale mode yet?

Why would it and how would that even work?

 

[Mr Branding]

Wow, this isn't how logic works either. This is incredible though, I guess it's art or something?

This isn't PS2 era, this is PS5 Series S|X era, back in the OLDER era we didn't see games with better fidelity, you see expectations change with the ages, and there are bars that we expect to be met now.

Entitled much?
If you expect ps5/xsx graphics out of this game/system, I don't know what to tell you.
Also, graphics and fidelity isn't everything. I've played waaay better indies that look a lot worse than your shiny AAA graphic showcase games.

 

[jaysius]

Entitled much?
If you expect ps5/xsx graphics out of this game/system, I don't know what to tell you.
Also, graphics and fidelity isn't everything. I've played waaay better indies that look a lot worse than your shiny AAA graphic showcase games.

Yea, the $80CND I pay entitles me to good looking games with good gameplay, sorry that upsets you.

entitle verb [T] (ALLOW)

to give someone the right to do or have something:

These logical backflips are truly entertaining though. This logic you're attempting to apply isn't a counter at all to what I've said. You're using ad hominem a bad arguers favorite logical fallacy.

adjective: ad hominem

1. (of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.

Saying someone that expects graphical fidelity or real changes from a new entry in a game franchise is entitled... that's not even logic at all.

Nintendo apologists are running out of bad logic to apply to things, it's a curse and miracle.

No need to reply as you shown me you're incapable of having any kind of lucid argument, that shit doesn't work here.

 

[jaysius]

Does it have a battle royale mode yet?

It's P2P archaic networking 4v4, Nintendo doesn't know how to code for that many, despite players paying for the online service.

It's ok that there's not BR mode though, not every game needs that, it would be fun though if they managed more than 4v4, yes they have 4v2v2, but that's still only 8 players.

 

[Calling 911 Melts Beams]

im getting a special build of the game that will allow 32 players in 4k 120fps

 

[Mr Branding]

Yea, the $80CND I pay entitles me to good looking games with good gameplay, sorry that upsets you.


These logical backflips are truly entertaining though. This logic you're attempting to apply isn't a counter at all to what I've said. You're using ad hominem a bad arguers favorite logical fallacy.


Saying someone that expects graphical fidelity or real changes from a new entry in a game franchise is entitled... that's not even logic at all.

Nintendo apologists are running out of bad logic to apply to things, it's a curse and miracle.

No need to reply as you shown me you're incapable of having any kind of lucid argument, that shit doesn't work here.

Lucid argument what? Nintendo apologist?
Bruh, PC is my main platform and I mainly play on Deck atm with the occasional dive on Switch.
You are twisting my words actually, I was saying you are entitled since you expect top tier AAA graphics out of a game that's on an outdated system. I was also saying that graphics aren't everything and that I've played games that look super low budget with amazing gameplay as compared to mediocre gameplay games with amazing visuals.
Also, what you're saying doesn't upset me in the slightest, imagine that. It's just that for all your talk about logic, you make no sense at all.

 

[supernova8]

I got 2 minutes in and......... yeah I'm still not interested in Splatoon at all. I guess it's just not for me. Also I commend people for sitting through 30 minutes of that woman's annoying voice.

 

[Krathoon]

Do they still do online multiplayer on Splatoon 2? Do they replay the special events?
I played it some, but did not really get into it.
I guess the multiplayer for the first game is dead.

 

[Krathoon]

Really, for what it does, it is not worth 60 dollah.

 

[STARSBarry]

Do they still do online multiplayer on Splatoon 2? Do they replay the special events?
I played it some, but did not really get into it.
I guess the multiplayer for the first game is dead.

when you say the first game, do you mean Splatoon on the Wii U? I mean the servers are still up but its the Wii U, people have moved on

as for special events... do you mean the splatfests in 2? they repeated them a few times once they ended but haven't recently far as I know, but the games still very active.

 

[Krathoon]

when you say the first game, do you mean Splatoon on the Wii U? I mean the servers are still up but its the Wii U, people have moved on

as for special events... do you mean the splatfests in 2? they repeated them a few times once they ended but haven't recently far as I know, but the games still very active.

Yeah. I was wondering if the servers for the first game are still up. Kind of neat they are still supporting it.

 

[Tams]

Do they still do online multiplayer on Splatoon 2? Do they replay the special events?
I played it some, but did not really get into it.
I guess the multiplayer for the first game is dead.

I get it if you don't play Splatoon at all (but then why are you here?...), but yes, there are still a lot of people playing it. It's not some unknown game that had it's multiplayer die within the first few months. Some of that is due to it being the only real shooter on the Switch, but also a dedicated fanbase. The special events have finished; this is literally on the fanmade wiki that you could have looked up in a few seconds.

The same applies to the Wii U game. It was less popular, but you can still find games.

And not to sound like too much of a fanboy, but I've found it much easier to find a game I want into Splatoon and Splatoon 2 years after release than say, Battlefield 1 six months after release.

 

[Tams]

Some good news.

 

[Kataploom]

I think I will hold my purchase since I hate smash online with passion and don't want the same situation sure to p2p

 

[Tams]

I think I will hold my purchase since I hate smash online with passion and don't want the same situation sure to p2p

If you played either of the Splatoon games and liked them, then it's just going to be the same.

I've honestly had no noticeable problems. Perhaps I've missed some shots that maybe I should have gotten, but no more than in games that use servers.

 

[Kataploom]

If you played either of the Splatoon games and liked them, then it's just going to be the same.

I've honestly had no noticeable problems. Perhaps I've missed some shots that maybe I should have gotten, but no more than in games that use servers.

Hmmmm good to know. I haven't played Splatoon and wanted to hop on but I play a lot of Smash and hate online to death, even using cable so I don't think I'd want the same in another $60 game

 

[Captain Toad]

When someone asks you what day it is, do you not say August 18th? Honest question, idk.

We've always said month/day/year in America. Except when celebrating America's birthday. Then we say 4th of July.

 

[Tams]

Hmmmm good to know. I haven't played Splatoon and wanted to hop on but I play a lot of Smash and hate online to death, even using cable so I don't think I'd want the same in another $60 game

I've only heard of the issues with Smash. What are they again?

NPLN is only going to be for the lobbies, so matchmaking. It never was an issue for me with Splatoon. The multiplayer (netcode) is still likely going to be P2P.

If your issue is with the netcode, then you might not like it. The gameplay is different to Smash, so you might not notice it. Though I doubt many, if any, reviews will address it.

 

[Robb]

I haven't played Splatoon and wanted to hop on but I play a lot of Smash and hate online to death

I'd say Splatoon is more comparable to the online in Mario Kart rather than Smash. It works well most of the time.

Smash is by far the worst online game Nintendo has put out imo, which is ironic considering how polished it is. The online mode sticks out like a sore thumb in that game.

 

[Kabelly]

I'd say Splatoon is more comparable to the online in Mario Kart rather than Smash. It works well most of the time.

Smash is by far the worst online game Nintendo has put out imo, which is ironic considering how polished it is. The online mode sticks out like a sore thumb in that game.

that game deserves so much better.
i stopped playing smash after like a month cuz of the terrible online.

 

[Punished Miku]

Got my code emailed already for the 8/27 demo.

 

[The_hunter]

Got my code emailed already for the 8/27 demo.

Do I have to sign up for the demo?

 

[Punished Miku]

Do I have to sign up for the demo?

I downloaded it off the eshop on the 11th. I figured that was it, but they emailed me a code yesterday for some reason. I don't recall that on the Splatoon 2 one.

 

[The_hunter]

I downloaded it off the eshop on the 11th. I figured that was it, but they emailed me a code yesterday for some reason. I don't recall that on the Splatoon 2 one.

Just downloaded it, they gave me a switch online trial code for a week.

 

[STARSBarry]

When someone asks you what day it is, do you not say August 18th? Honest question, idk.

We've always said month/day/year in America. Except when celebrating America's birthday. Then we say 4th of July.

We normally say "tuesday" followed by the date if they give you a look suggesting they want more like 17th because people tend to know what month it is... how can you not know what month your in? Theres only 12 of them.

Also yes we say things like "The 18th of May" rather than May 18th



1:40 in that video as stated pretty much the rest of the world talks like this, it's just America doing its own thing again.

 

[Punished Miku]

Just downloaded it, they gave me a switch online trial code for a week.

ahh, maybe I misread it? I'll check it out later. That would make sense I guess.

 

[Kabelly]

ahh, maybe I misread it? I'll check it out later. That would make sense I guess.

it's a 7 day trial because you need online for the demo still. they're giving it out to anyone that downloads the demo even if you already have another trial activated

 

[Tams]

We normally say "tuesday" followed by the date if they give you a look suggesting they want more like 17th because people tend to know what month it is... how can you not know what month your in? Theres only 12 of them.

Also yes we say things like "The 18th of May" rather than May 18th



1:40 in that video as stated pretty much the rest of the world talks like this, it's just America doing its own thing again.

Some people in the UK say 'May 18th' and I fucking hate it. If you're American or Canadian I can tolerate it and keep my mouth shut (still grates), but if you're a fellow Brit you had better be saying 'The 18th of May'.

I've heard it on the BBC more recently and it really gets my goat.

 

[jaysius]

Some good news.

Wow, in that first post it almost seemed like they were doing something RIGHT with all those Nintendo Online sub dollars they're squandering, then you read that it's STILL fucking P2P trash... fucking Nintendo, taking a fee for online services while providing NONE.

 

[Robb]

Previews are dropping;

 

[Kabelly]

Single player being samey is disappointing but it's an online multiplayer game first and foremost. So I'm def excited for that part. The squid roll is interesting. You activate it like the Mario somersault.

All the specials look really fun and DUDE mentioned there being no armour really makes the game feel more aggressive.

I'm glad there's no invincibility specials. Splatana looks fun to use.

 

[Punished Miku]

Single player being samey is disappointing but it's an online multiplayer game first and foremost.

Im ready for single player Splatoon IP spinoffs though. SRPG. RPG. Platformer.

 

[Sgt.Asher]

I have the splatoon switch on lock. Just as my current switch is getting wonky, battery is fucked methinks

 

[Chittagong]

Splatfest is not looking strong. Constant disconnects. It seems if one player quits mid game everyone will be booted to the lobby

 

[Punished Miku]

I got talked into working today for a bonus. Will barely get to play this for a bit tonight.

 

[Chittagong]

…and I am done. Given the game launches in a week and they have just moved to new netcode I will pass on Day 1.

 

[Tams]

…and I am done. Given the game launches in a week and they have just moved to new netcode I will pass on Day 1.

Fair enough and not a good look for them.

Neither of the other trials ran smoothly either though, especially the one for Splatoon 2. They've probably grossly underestimated how popular it was going to be yet again.

I'm pretty sure both games' online ran fine at launch though.

 

[Punished Miku]

Fair enough and not a good look for them.

Neither of the other trials ran smoothly either though, especially the one for Splatoon 2. They've probably grossly underestimated how popular it was going to be yet again.

I'm pretty sure both games' online ran fine at launch though.

I've never had major issues in the past. I'll try this out briefly tonight.

 

[The_hunter]

Team scissors, lets go!I'm looking forward to this game.

 

[Nico_D]

Played couple of rounds Zero interest. I've probably outplayed myself on Splatoon anyway with 2000+ hrs on both 1&2.

Basic mechanic is as clever as ever but I think the series has lost something. The first one was a great game despite it's problems: it is 80% skill, 20% luck/lag it was a simple and a straight-forward game.

The sequel went bigger it started really bad with weapon balance being all around the place. Down the road they found the sweet spot and for a moment it was better than 1. Then they started patching it again, overdid it and fucked it up royally.

Their biggest mistake was to make it more mainstream friendly after the first game was a huge success. Meaning, they introduced a lot of new weapons and outpatched multiple old ones to be beginner friendly. That led to a situation where there were high skill weapons and low skill weapons and most of the not-so-good players were able to do just fine with these easy weapons. Which led everybody playing with these and drop all the harder weapons because why bother? Until they patched everything again.

Anyway, in the end Splatoon 2 was only 50%, 30% meta weapon and 20% luck and lag.

And I lost my interest.

But I played my share, at best had GREAT time with it. I'll return to it if they ever turn back the dial instead of taking it further and further from where it started - which was the game I wanted to play.

 

[Mercador]

Is there a lot of timeouts?

 

[Chittagong]

Is there a lot of timeouts?

Less time outs, more hard boots out because one player quit

 

[jaysius]

All of the things I had stated about this being a full priced expansion pack are true, as a test I went back and forth between Splatoon 2 and 3 and the changes are so small I couldn't give a shit.

Shame on Nintendo for catching lazy COD fever.

If you own 2 there's no need to get 3, if you own neither 3 is a great fun game, and it'll appear a new experience.

At least with COD Activison gives deeps discounts when they flounder to try and boost the community there is no luck here with Nintendo ever doing that.

The new extra long win screen that is unskippable, no doubt to sell "victory poses" or whatever is really annoying. Being able to practice on stationary targets in the lobby is nice. The graphics look slightly nicer, but all of these things don't make $80 CND to me.

Nintendo should have made this cheaper for owners of 2 which wouldn't hurt them too much considering it's impossible to get a reasonable deal on 2 even when it goes on sale.

In 2022 sticking a ONLY 2 map rotation is retarded. Not being able to change equipment mid-match… fucking stupid. Nintendo fixed almost nothing.

This feels even lazier than a new COD iteration.

 

[The_hunter]

Played 3 hours, no lag. If a player rage quits it boots you to the lobby. Pretty good experience so far.

The game is ok, very position based shooter. No aim assist, and it's hard to see enemy players silhouettes.

 

[Kabelly]

The bow is ASS. Poor that. I think it needs to be able to hold a charge in squid form like chargers to make it more viable.

I've had no lag issues or disconnects yet, personally, but it sucks for people that are experiencing that.

 

[STARSBarry]

God the three way turf war for splatfest is dire for the winning faction, I just stopped playing after how uttely unfun it was and the fact its RNG if you get a regular turf war or the god awful tricolour "why would I want to play this?" War.