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Is Splatoon 2 worth it?

by Marc Rossin

The game of paintballs and claiming your turf, Splatoon 2, is one of Nintendo's most successful video games ever, but is it worth it? Of course it is! Let me tell you why the game is still fresh.

One of the key aspects of this game is online play where you play against people across the globe in turf war, ranked battle, and league battle. With the addition of Splatnet you can now voice chat your friends. In turf war game play works is you shoot ink to cover the ground, and the team with the most ink on the ground wins. You can take out your opponents temporarily. Ranked and league battles are challenges, which affect your rank. Furthermore If you want a more different mode you can do salmon run, were you collect eggs for Mr. Grizz once in a while.

If you like going solo, the story or “hero” mode might appeal to you. It’s about the war between inklings and octolings repeating. There are some hidden scrolls that might contain a hint to the story. On the quest to save the great zapfish and find Callie, you have to shoot, dodge, weave, and stay on your toes so as not to get hit. This is a great way to practice with each painting tool, but not as much as the DLC (downloadable content). It has more of a story and hints the real truth, and it is very hard, but I can’t say anymore of that.

Now for those who like to stand out, you can customize your characters with clothes that grant you advantages on the battlefield. Advantages include movement up, special saver, cold-blooded, and many more. You can also customize your painting tool to change your sub-tool or you super special, special. Each one has their own advantages like holding an area, or covering a lot of the map at once, defeating everyone, and being well-rounded.

So in all, Splatoon 2 offers a chance to play with friends or even total strangers. You have a great story that allows you to find out the secrets of Inkopolis and its residents. You can also choose your look and playing style. Keep your eyes on the paint battlefield and make sure you “stay fresh.”