Posted May 11, 2015 You see I don't think it is, I think it's like comparing Forza to mario Kart. As for Halo and Cod and such, personally I don't think I'd care, I only ever played Team Deathmatch. But again, if it was a budget price and they were clear how they rolling out the new maps and modes for free I think most people would be reasonable enough to accept that. I guess we will have to agree to disagree then. You clearly have a higher opinion of people on here than I do. Personally I think some would see it as a good reason to slag off the opposition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) You see I don't think it is, I think it's like comparing Forza to mario Kart. As for Halo and Cod and such, personally I don't think I'd care, I only ever played Team Deathmatch. But again, if it was a budget price and they were clear how they rolling out the new maps and modes for free I think most people would be reasonable enough to accept that. I often wanted to play modes like Search & Destroy, Capture The Flag or other modes but the numbers just aren't there on the Wii U. You'd have anywhere from a few hundred to a 1,000 players if you were lucky. All played Team Deathmatch and Free For All. That was a long time ago. I might put in BLOPS II and Ghosts to see the number of players. Blops II = 538 players Ghosts = 356 players Edited May 11, 2015 by Wii Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 I guess we will have to agree to disagree then. You clearly have a higher opinion of people on here than I do. Personally I think some would see it as a good reason to slag off the opposition. Haha, maybe, to be honest, people are slagging Splatoon off too so you're probably right. I really think the slow release of stuff will just keep us all playing more intensely for longer! Can't wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 11, 2015 If anyone got an XL T-Shirt from the Nintendo store and wants to trade it with me, let me know.. I'm not sure if you're aware but there is a combination of the game plus T-Shirt in stock on the Nintendo Store for £34.99 There's also various combinations of sizes and amiibos I'm a little tempted myself but I'm just not sure It's nice to know that I'll have both Splatoon and Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush to pick up in the future, though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Splatoon - Story Mode Intro & Opening Cutscene (60fps) Splatoon - Inkopolis Plaza Tour (Gameplay - 60fps ) Splatoon - Octostomp Boss Fight (Gameplay - 60fps ) Splatoon Background Wallpaper http://play.nintendo.com/activities/downloads/splatoon-background-wallpaper/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I have problems. My desktop, iPhone and iPad now have splatoon wallpapers. I'm 35 years old. I go into work and have people working for me. How am I supposed to garner any respect if they see my phone or iPad? Though we do play 'guess the amiibo' every month and we were discussing the pros and cons of the mario and kirby plushies I got so I don't think things would change too much... Edited May 12, 2015 by dazzybee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 I have problems. My desktop, iPhone and iPad now have platoon wallpapers. I'm 35 years old. I go into work and have people working for me. How am I supposed to garner any respect if they see my phone or iPad? That should gain you respect soldier! what scene is it? is it someone being blown limp from limb? Napalm attach? the bit up the hill? a motivation quote like *Somebody once wrote, "Hell is the impossibility of reason." That's what this place feels like. Hell. * Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 No idea what you're talking about. Why're you editing my posts when you quote me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 I have problems. My desktop, iPhone and iPad now have splatoon wallpapers. I'm 35 years old. I go into work and have people working for me. How am I supposed to garner any respect if they see my phone or iPad? Though we do play 'guess the amiibo' every month and we were discussing the pros and cons of the mario and kirby plushies I got so I don't think things would change too much... Isn't it about time you bought them all Wii Us for making outstanding contributions to your enterprise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 No idea what you're talking about. Why're you editing my posts when you quote me? Excuses are like assholes, Dazzy, everybody got one I noticed that spelling mistake you sneaky stealth editor editing your post 28 min later Is nobody getting my expertly placed Platoon quotes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I have problems. My desktop, iPhone and iPad now have splatoon wallpapers. I'm 35 years old. I go into work and have people working for me. How am I supposed to garner any respect if they see my phone or iPad? Though we do play 'guess the amiibo' every month and we were discussing the pros and cons of the mario and kirby plushies I got so I don't think things would change too much... I'm still rocking a Majora's Mask background on my phone and a Zelda Wii U desktop background. On a regular basis I go to work with some kind of Nintendo t-shirt on, thanks to Qwertee. I care not what people think. Edited May 12, 2015 by Hero-of-Time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 I'm still rocking a Majora's Mask background on my phone and a Zelda Wii U desktop background. On a regular basis I go to work with some kind of Nintendo t-shirt on, thanks to Qwertee. I care not what people think. Yep, Splatoon replaced my Zelda Wii U one! And I'm always wearing Nintendo (or pug) themed T Shirts!! It'd be weird if I didn't have some sort of Nintendo on me It's great being men-children isn't it!! Isn't it about time you bought them all Wii Us for making outstanding contributions to your enterprise? They don't deserve them (or actually care for one). I have bought people 360's and 3DS's in the past though. I'm long past gone being so nice though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 UK trailer [tweet]598132482223964161[/tweet] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Wii U - Splatoon "Squid Kid" TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjPOSKnOftA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Wii U - Splatoon "Squid Kid" TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjPOSKnOftA nasty. I hope never to see that again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Wii U - Splatoon "Squid Kid" TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjPOSKnOftA what the hell was that? cringe-worthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Due to getting home late last Saturday I only got to play 1 match of the Demo.... wish they had a single player Demo.... does anyone know if you can play with the Pro Controller in the final game? I prolly wont get it on day one, will wait to see what posts are like here and how well the online infrastruture works in terms of meeting up with friends (I assume there will be lobbies?) and generally finding games and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Due to getting home late last Saturday I only got to play 1 match of the Demo.... wish they had a single player Demo.... does anyone know if you can play with the Pro Controller in the final game? I prolly wont get it on day one, will wait to see what posts are like here and how well the online infrastruture works in terms of meeting up with friends (I assume there will be lobbies?) and generally finding games and such. I think it's gamepad only. Did you not see the Direct? The friends lobbies don't arrive until August. As it stands, you can join a friend if there's room in the lobby but the teams constantly switch so there's no real team play amongst friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 Those American trailers are terrible. So misjudged.... Do Nintendo not realise that that kid style appeals to pre 8s. The kids they think they're aiming for need a much more sophisticated approach... Who do Nintendo work woth on this shit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 nasty. I hope never to see that again. what the hell was that? cringe-worthy Those American trailers are terrible. So misjudged.... Do Nintendo not realise that that kid style appeals to pre 8s. The kids they think they're aiming for need a much more sophisticated approach... Who do Nintendo work woth on this shit? Exactly my thoughts as well but I didn't want to be the first to say it or I'd have the troll on my back as always. Shocking stuff! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 That ad is absolutely awful. @Mokong The only way you can play with the Pro Controller is in the local multiplayer, which is 1v1, one person on the GamePad screen and the other with another controller on the TV. I have N-E's review copy for this by the way. Been playing it a lot today and it's growing on me since the half hour I got on it during the weekend test. Don't want to say too much though, other than it's got its own special pre-release Miiverse community - I'm in a special club! Just thought I'd make you all jealous :p[/unashamed brag] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) The First Three Chapters of Splatoon’s Single-Player Turn the tides of the age-old squid and octopus war in Splatoon’s solo mode. With the full version of Splatoon in hand, I dove right into the single-player campaign. This campaign, named Octo Valley, sees your Inkling battling against the evil forces of the Octarians. This army of octopi snatched all of the Zapfish they could find in the area. Without them, the people of Inkopolis may be forced to live in the dark as the Zapfish bring electricity to the world. The first few levels are relatively basic. If you played the Global Testfire demo over the weekend, some elements will seem familiar to you. You have to shoot ink in your humanoid form and then switch to your squid form to move quickly through the level. The campaign differs in what you need to accomplish and it does it in a smart manner. Instead of fighting other player characters, you have to outwit various octopi troops. The levels themselves are all made up of small islands that you hop between using launch pads that feel reminscent of Super Mario Galaxy. Each level looks wonderful as well, and the majority of them have a unique setup, challenging your current skills and introducing new elements exclusive to the mode. The level ''Floating Sponge Garden'' is a perfect example of this. While it has the platforming and enemies to fight similar to the other levels, the highlight are the sponges. Shooting ink at those lets them grow to gigantic proportions, which let you to traverse the stage in brand new ways. Another cool mechanic is the Propeller. When ink is shot at it, the device moves in different directions. You can raise it far above your enemies and inflict an immediate attack from above if your timing is right. Timing is another strong element in the single-player levels and Octo Valley tries to keep you on your toes. This is directly clear in the first two levels of the third world, which starts to pull devilish tricks. In the level “Inkraill Skyscape,” you hop on various rails in your squid form and perform timed jumps to land on higher platform. “Inkvisible Avenues” raises the antics even further as platforms are almost impossible to see without ink guiding the way . This creates heartpumping scenes, considering you don't know how much room to move around. One fatal mistake and you will be sent back to your last checkpoint. Your Inkling can only withstand three splats before you get booted to the overworld, which makes hitting the checkpoints oh so important. You are going to need them too, because there are levels that are simply brutal. The Octoling encounters are already harsh, but the true test are the bomb drop levels. An enemy from above will constantly drop ink tornados around you in an attempt to destroy you. Another stage in which destruction was constantly close was “Flooder Junkyard,” where gigantic robots try to spray the field completely in their color. Once they spot you, you better have a space to hide because they are truly merciless to the player. The boss encounters require you to be merciless, though. The first boss, called Octostomp, is this gigantic cube that tries to squash you as soon as he sees you. By climbing up the sides of his body, you can start an assault on the tentacle that pops out and free the Zapfish inside. Another boss was the Octowhirl, which will fly straight towards you. By trapping him in a huge pile of ink, you can nail him down and once again hit the octopus tentacle three times. The way you work towards that hidden tentacle is always intriguing, even though it does follow the same boss format that Nintendo is known for. As far as the look of the single-player world is concerned, it is simply brilliant. Every new stage has brand new scenery and each one is more interesting than the last. One level has you scaling skyscrapers while another is in a galaxy-like setting rife with moving platforms. Whatever the setting might be, the game looks beautiful and it is an absolute joy to behold. The soundtrack is all sorts of nuts, but sadly, there are only a limited amount of songs. That is quite a bummer as I kept hearing certain songs just over and over. With a bit more variety, it would have been incredible. The snippets of the single-player campaign that I played left me wanting for more. The various levels are well represented and offer you something fresh consistently. While there are concerns when it comes to the longevity of it, there wasn't a dull moment in the first three chapters. The action is constant, the resistance can be heavy and the gameplay just runs so smooth. The musical variety might be light, but if that’s all I have to complain about, the single-player campaign must be something special. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/40232/the-first-three-chapters-of-splatoons-single-player Edited May 12, 2015 by Wii Automerged Doublepost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 13, 2015 Wii U - Splatoon "Squid Kid" TV Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjPOSKnOftA That's the best advert ever! I jest Good god some drugs must have been utilised in the creation of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 13, 2015 UK trailer [tweet]598132482223964161[/tweet] Looks like NOE are going with localised versions of the JPN adverts... Probably for the best, cause I don't see kids lining up after seeing the US ones! Good lord! Who thought it would be a good idea to keep reminding kids that they're kids!? They want something aimed older than they are! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 13, 2015 Splatoon - Inkopolis Plaza Tour (Gameplay - 60fps) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
