Splatoon 2 is the Switch sequel to Nintendo's Wii U cult classic squid shooter, but does it sink or swim? Find out in our Splatoon 2 review.

The first Splatoon was a welcome blast of originality in the often risk-averse (and remaster-obsessed) world of video game development. A twist on the competitive third-person shooter, it added platform elements and - most interestingly - the ability to turn into a squid.

An improvement in nearly every way on one of Nintendo's finest games in years, Splatoon 2 is only let down by a lack of big new ideas.

When the original Splatoon was released it was fairly bare. There was no ranked mode, only one game type and five maps. It took months of free updates - the work of a dedicated team of developers - to make it the confident and accomplished game we now know it as.

Splatoon 2 is just about everything you could ask for from a sequel. It builds on everything the original set up and then some; almost every single major issue people had with the first game has been resolved, showing that Nintendo is genuinely listening and wants to deliver the absolute best...

Where does it state that further purchases are necessary Should this not be clearly visible on the packaging or disc riptide How can a game be allowed to say it does this and that under the price when in fact it does no without spending yet more money on an already very expensive game

This controller is the best thing I have gotten for my switch. Helps with Splatoon and other games and makes them easier to play for someone like me that plays xbox on a regular basis. The colours are fun too, Switch has to be the best console out there now.

The freshest and most stylish active Nintendo franchise has made its way onto the Nintendo Switch with Splatoon 2 . For those of you who played the first iteration on the Wii U or played during the various Testfire and Splatfest events, you know exactly what to expect from Splatoon 2.

Fast paced; fun gameplay; Solid single player mode; Smooth; vibrant visuals

Feels very similar to the original; Somewhat repetitive

Watch a game play video. If you think it looks fun you'll love it. If you don't think so, don't try it. I'm really enjoying this game so far playing alone and with irl friends online.

strongly recommended