Splatoon 3

"Splatoon 3 isn&s;t the most exciting release on the calendar, but it is the best the game has been. As a standalone game it&s;s a rip-roaring success, and perhaps the game that fans wanted all along."

"Splatoon 3 feels quite samey, but a high level of polish and the series’ best single-player offering to date elevate this sequel."

"Splatoon 3 is more of the same, but refined to borderline mechanical perfection. It&s;s the most fun we&s;ve had with an online shooter in years, and for series veterans it makes Splatoon 2 feel entirely redundant for all but its …"

"Splatoon 3’s campaign features a fresh take on an open hub world design, mixing in short but satisfying missions to let you experiment with different weapons and abilities."

"Splatoon 3 doesn’t reinvent the wheel, nor does it need to. Instead, it improves nearly every franchise element in sometimes small but meaningful ways. With an already-robust set of content available at launch and at least two years of free …"

"The latest edition of Nintendo&s;s popular paint shooter plays it safe, but that&s;s more than enough to satisfy Post Arcade Jr. Read more."

"Given that Splatoon 3 shores up nearly everything already present in the series and adds a few extras like Tableturf Battle, it’s safe to say that the magic of the series is still alive."

"Splatoon 3 is consistently flashy and fun, and absent major innovation, it still feels fresh."

"Splatoon 3 closely follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, but its raucous, vibrant matches still excel in variety, style, and fantastic design."

"Splatoon 3 is a rock solid and greatly entertaining "more of the same" that lives up to expectations and spice up the multiplayer formula with an original and engaging single-player slice."

"Technically this is the best Splatoon ever, but the complete lack of anything approaching a new idea is profoundly disappointing."

"Splatoon 3 builds upon the excellent foundation that was previously laid out by the prior two games, now offering the most balanced experience between its multiplayer and single-player content. Even though it may not be groundbreaking, the numerous improvements and …"

"Splatoon 3 is another great entry in the series that takes the best elements from its predecessors and greatly enhances them."

"Splatoon 3 won&s;t change anyone&s;s mind on the series, but several smart changes to the formula make it unarguably the best game in the trilogy."

"Splatoon 3 delivers a breed of content-rich multiplayer fun that&s;s refreshing to see in the age of shaky free-to-play promises."

"A fun shooter that shines thanks to a few tweaks to the original formula, as well as some new weapons, maps, and customization options that make Splatoon 3 the best chapter in the saga."

"Splatoon 3 oozes charm and style at every level, and the level of polish here makes it better than ever. If Nintendo provides good post-launch support, it’s easy to see a time in the near-future when Splatoon 3 is the …"

"There&s;s excellence in Splatoon 3 – it just doesn&s;t quite hold for the campaign."

"Taken as a whole, Splatoon 3 is an engaging, exciting experience. You can cycle between weapon load-outs, game modes, and gear to keep things fresh. The solo campaign is always there if you ever get truly stuck, though it does …"

"Splatoon 3 is one of the most enjoyable and accessible multiplayer experiences currently available on the Switch. By sticking to its guns (or paint rollers), Nintendo has crafted a competitive shooter with near-universal appeal in both its presentation and simplistic …"

"Splatoon 3 is better than Splatoon 2: the new lobbies and catalogs make for a more rewarding experiencie... but essentially, is exactly the same, as there are no new modes within the competitive or co-op play. It&s;s very fun but …"

"But even that remains a step down from the obsessively fun vertical scrolling platform game you could play while waiting for a full game of eight players in the original Splatoon. It feels strange to complain about simply getting more …"

"Never mind the spectacularly colourful paint battles, this is quietly one of the best and most inventive action-puzzle games around"

"Splatoon 3 is basically exactly what it set out to be: a third entry in the Splatoon series."

"If you&s;re looking for a multiplayer shooter to fill your days with color this winter, then Splatoon 3 will keep you octopied (sorry). Its changes are small and easy to miss, but there really is nothing like it at all. …"

"Splatoon 3 makes many fantastic improvements and changes to the games before it. These minor additions will surely go a long way in retaining a large number of players, even if most of the brand-new content feels somewhat lacking. Splatoon …"

"There are few surprises to be found in Splatoon 3&s;s multiplayer or campaign, but it is the best Nintendo&s;s spectacular series has been to date."

"While it’s weird to see Nintendo deliver such a safe sequel, there’s no denying the continued pull of Splatoon’s splotchy skirmishes. Seasoned inklings can dive straight in; casual dabblers might find it a bit bare."

"Splatoon 3 may be the series’ best entry yet, featuring some nice gameplay tweaks and new weaponry, an expanded and polished story mode, and more launch content than its predecessors. That said, it’s very much an evolutionary sequel, every bit …"

"While I wouldn&s;t call Splatoon 2 old and busted by any means, there&s;s no denying that Splatoon 3 does feel like the new hotness."

"When Nintendo&s;s unique Splatoon series reaches its third installment, the addictive online mode is joined by a single-player mode that&s;s at least as high-class. With single-player courses filled with clever and varied ideas, this is Nintendo at its best. In …"

"Splatoon 3 adds little new to an increasingly familiar formula, but the game features a plethora of enjoyable modes that cater to just about every playstyle."

"Splatoon 3 is a bit like your mum making your favourite meal when you head home for the holidays. It&s;s been a few years since the last game - while there have been some great improvements and additions, it&s;s the …"

"Splatoon 3 isn&s;t quite as novel the third time around, but a great campaign, tons of multiplayer options, and a few new surprises make it much more of a good thing."