Overall, Splatoon 2 is definitely an upgrade from the Wii U title. Nintendo showed that it learned from early issues and wanted to make a better overall experience. While there still may be a few small details that need taken care of still, such as the weapon switching in matches, the improvements...

I had already owned a black Pro Controller before purchasing this, so I wont go into too much detail in terms of the controller's purpose and feel other than its extremely comfortable, had much bigger buttons than the Joy-Cons, and that the controller pretty much has all the features the Joy-Cons...

With its release on the Wii U in 2015, Splatoon added the typical Nintendo flair to the existing third-person shooter genre and was a hit game on an underrated console. Now back, bigger and brighter, Splatoon 2 splashes its way onto the Nintendo Switch in style – boasting a better Story Mode, new...

The meat of Splatoon 2 is fantastic, while the menus and hub that surrounds it is confusing, it's clear that the gameplay reaches the high bar of a Nintendo developed title. The company still doesn't understand how the navigate the online world, to a frustrating degree, but with gameplay this good...

Great Art Design; Fun Gameplay; Awesome Single Player

Poor Menus; Confusing Hub

Splatoon 2 is another of Nintendo's big game releases for the Nintendo Switch . It's the successor to Splatoon, which was released for the Wii U two years ago. Splatoon 2 is a primarily a third-person shooter that takes place in a fictional world where Inklings are the dominant species.

Signature Nintendo art; Fun gameplay; Wide range of weapons; Excellent game modes

Connectivity issues; Grinding; Voice chat is atrocious; Lots of poor design decisions

Let's get something out of the way right away: I have yet to play Splatoon on the Wii U, even though I bought it at launch. That means I can't meaningfully compare the new game in the series to its predecessor, but I can address Splatoon 2 on its own merits.

Put any doubt in your mind away about Splatoon 2 being some enhanced port or 1.5 release. The improved single-player experience, the enhanced and multitude of online modes for all skill levels and Salmon Run which is just a ton of fun make Splatoon 2 the complete Switch game.

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.

Massively expanded single player campaign; brilliant online multiplayer; co-op Salmon Run mode adds variety

Little evolution over original game; lobby between matches doesn't allow weapon changes