Looks like the general consensus so far seems to be "great game held a bit back by scarce launch content". Fair assessment all around and seems to be a good sign, it means Splatoon can only get better.
Nintendo's Garage initiative was a good thing. Not bad for a new IP.
I'm loving the reviews that couldn't even be bothered to try to learn motion controls, so they lie and say it sucks. What's up with no one wanting to try new things? Oh well, more victims for my paintbrush.
Within weeks? That smells like Nintendo is purposefully holding maps back.
I'll be getting it sooner rather than later, but damn the $60 will sting.
Holy shit there's only 5 maps for $60? That's really, really bad.
I know they ate adding more content later, but that's no excuse for an online "only" type of game.
Yea, sorry, you either get 60$ game that's worth it or you don't. Titanfall, Evolve, The order, not worth full price, and more worth it if you wait for a price drop.
Game should be reviewed at face value not what is to come a month or two down the line.
It's totally not fair to have a double standard on these type of situations and on Consoles especially Nintendo thread's there seems to be.
the more scores coming, the higher they seem, compared to what I was expecting: also the reviews unerlyining the lack of modes/chats are gifting it with solid scores.
buy now if you're already sold on the concept
wait if you're not sold on the concept
'play some now and some later' makes no sense pfft. if i buy it later, i can't play it now.
Probably. But the maps are free.
This feels more like Nintendo trying to demonstrate longterm support with the game. Like, "we'll be adding new content constantly" as a selling point.
motion controls are fine. i only play with motion controls.
So basically if you want to play some now and some later, buy it now right?
Makes no sense.
Yea it doesn't make sense, to buy it now and play a game that doesn't have enough content to keep you playing. You have to wait for the rest of the game.
That's going to fluctuate more than a glass of water during an earthquake
Yea it doesn't make sense, to buy it now and play a game that doesn't have enough content to keep you playing. You have to wait for the rest of the game.
Yea sorry, No. I'll wait like other's are waiting for Evolve.
They take a bit to get used too...but from my experience, they feel way more accurate than using just the stick to aim.
Yea, sorry, you either get 60$ game that's worth it or you don't. Titanfall, Evolve, The order, not worth full price, and more worth it if you wait for a price drop.
Game should be reviewed at face value not what is to come a month or two down the line.
It's totally not fair to have a double standard on these type of situations and on Consoles especially Nintendo thread's there seems to be.
So basically if you want to play some now and some later, buy it now right?
Makes no sense.
Agreed, they are honestly surprisingly awesome, responsive and satisfying.
don't know if the pricing is different overseas, but in Europe is 39.99 â⬠at launch. Also, if you buy digital version and have partecipated in the global testfire, price is 35,99ââ¬
Let's see what Polygon has to say about this lol.
*sigh* "lack of content at launch" isn't something I'm used to associating with Nintendo but hey I mean everyone's been telling them to get with the times, so.
wait, is this true???? new maps every week?
i thought the update wasn't until august?
Adding more content to a game by stripping it out of the initial release leaving it with a staggeringly small amount of launch content is a pretty terrible selling point.
That's understandable, but did you put something in a published review saying they're terrible and don't do their job?I caved
Was able to get the game with the amiibo for 45 at Amazon.de right now. All those scores just screamed "buy it" ~_~".. And I liked the version I could play during the server test
Don't be so mean >.> I also can't get used to it. Get bad vertigo and want to vomit all over the place..
Kollar already gave it an 8.5
I really don't like this method. From the outside, it seems like Nintendo is being the nice guy by giving people free DLC but in the end it's simply held back content.Probably. But the maps are free.
This feels more like Nintendo trying to demonstrate longterm support with the game. Like, "we'll be adding new content constantly" as a selling point.
Oh they are being reasonable this time around.
Really disappointed in that. I thought that was just a problem with the testfire.The bad:
Lack of content at launch (only 5 maps, 2 online game modes)
Dojo mode stuck at 30 fps (the difference from the 60 fps of the other modes is pretty significant)
Surreal and archaic online structure: no voice chat, no private matches at launch, impossibility to change weapons and gear between matches without going back to the lobby, no custom loadouts, no challanges/ in game achievements/stats
Yeah, this is how I feel too. I know it's free so I don't mind it.I'm certain plenty will feel the same way.
Nintendo took a risk with this, as far as I'm concerned. Given that the updates will be free and fit the world of the game, I'm okay with it. If Nintendo was going to hit me for $5 per map with the first launching in three weeks, I'd be pissed.
Its genuinely nice that they're adding free maps, but, 5 at launch is still just awful. Can't help but feel they're getting a free pass on that.
We just gave it a 4/5 over at USgamer.
It's about whatever state the game is in currently. Right now it's content bare with archaic online. When it gets more content and online improvements? They should go back to the game do something to say it's improved. But until then, this is the game.There is a strong opinion here that review scores should be based on how it was released, not how it evolves or gets added content.
Oh they are being reasonable this time around.
As a consumer, I don't understand why would anyone want it to be delayed and release as a "finished product". The staggered release allows for people to play it right now and keep adding content to keep things fresh while also having the possibility of just waiting it out if you're so inclined.
Would a delayed release maximize sales in the long run? Who knows, Nintendo probably doesn't, and was aiming for the May release to take advantage of the Summer.
The use of evolve as a counterargument here is hilarious.Yea it doesn't make sense, to buy it now and play a game that doesn't have enough content to keep you playing. You have to wait for the rest of the game.
Yea sorry, No. I'll wait like other's are waiting for Evolve.