Splatoon is a refreshing take on the incredibly over-saturated team battle shooter genre. Though not void from issues and inconveniences, the game is still a joyous success for Nintendo and all that play it.

Memorable art style; Action never ceases; Fresh take on old concept; Diverse maps

Can't change weapon without exciting party; Lack of available maps at current moment; Barely any sort of narrative

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth most people's time and cash. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide

Games like Splatoon don't come around too often. It's fresh and exciting in ways that are rarely seen. Marching to the beat of its own drum, Splatoon is bursting with style. So much so, that in a different era it would have made an excellent addition to the Dreamcast library.

Platform: Nintendo Switch Developer & Publisher: Nintendo MSRP: $59.99 Introduction Late in the Wii U's life cycle, Nintendo released a game that shocked players with its ingenuity and levity.

Ah, Splatoon. With this one game Nintendo has done the unthinkable, at least for them. They've gone full steam ahead with a competitive online multiplayer shooter, something we haven't seen them do since the underrated Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS, and it's the first time we've seen them do it on...

It's no longer strange to see the concept of genres challenged by unusual games, but Splatoon is a special case. It's a lighthearted, sugar-coated game that's landed on the back of today's dark and gritty shooters ( Battlefield , Call of Duty , Wolfenstein , and Titanfall come to mind).

Proves shooters don't have to be violent to be engaging; Employs one of the most unique movement mechanics around; It makes you look at your environment and opponents in new ways; The colorful atmosphere lifts you up rather than weighing you down

The single player campaign loses steam too quickly; A lack of control over multiplayer matches does more harm than good; Some content is locked behind amiibos; forcing eager Inklings to spend real world money

A certain corner of the internet criticises Nintendo relentlessly. This dark and smelly corner is full of people who for some reason believe that Nintendo keeps rehashing the same ideas, and shout about it while putting their pre-orders in for Black Ops 3 and FIFA 16.

While Splatoon is lacking in a few features gamers have come to expect from the modern online shooter, there's no denying what it brings to the table is fresh, new, and exciting. The unique ink-squid mechanic opens new ways to move around and interact with the game environment, while the splash of...

+ Fun and unique gameplay ideas; + Quirky; bright and engaging world hub; + Simple progression system makes online addictive

- Not a lot of game modes; maps at launch; - Lack of voice chat will turn people off

As a 4-vs-4 team based shooter, when you come face to face with opponents, it's possible to take them out with weaponry, but Splatoon's Turf War mode, the game's only unranked mode, is largely about making a mess, and making more mess than your opponent does.

Over the years, there are certain genres that have found an affinity on Nintendo consoles, a comfort zone of fun and familiarity - racing games, platformers, puzzlers and the odd fighting game or two. One of the more popular arenas that Nintendo haven't explored as much are shooting games.