About Splatoon
A team-based third-person shooter exclusive to Wii U where players use ink-shooting weapons to cover turf and defeat opponents in colorful arena battles.
Splatter enemies and claim your turf as the ink-spewing, squid-like characters called Inklings in Nintendo's new third-person action shooter game for the Wii U console.
Compete in four-on-four matches, in which the goal is to get your ink on as many places as possible and claim your turf, all while strategically submerging yourself in your team's colors and blasting your enemies. This is a colorful and chaotic online third-person action shooter – exclusively on Wii U.
FEATURES:
Fresh content
New weapons, modes, maps, gear, and more have been added to Splatoon, with more rolling out through summer 2015. Plus, regularly scheduled Splatfest events let you choose a side and battle your way to victory with other players around the world!
Online* team matchmaking:
Create a squid squad with your friends in Squad Battle mode.
Join up to seven friends in Private Battles—you choose the map and the rules.
Get teamed up with other players for 4 vs. 4 matches in Turf War or Ranked Battle modes.
Ramp up the intensity with Ranked Battle modes which include three rotating modes: Splat Zones, Tower Control, and Rainmaker
Play to win and boost your player ranking or level, or get in-game currency to spend on gear upgrades.
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Start tracking for free →Frequently asked questions about Splatoon
How long does it take to beat Splatoon?
Players report about 8 hours of playtime on average for Splatoon. Actual time varies with playstyle, difficulty and how much side content you do.
What genre is Splatoon?
Splatoon is a Shooter, Action game, released in 2015.
Is Splatoon worth playing?
Splatoon is a shooter game from 2015. Fans of this game often enjoy titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Portal 2, Red Dead Redemption 2. You can add it to your backlog on nxto.app to track it.
What games are similar to Splatoon?
Games similar to Splatoon include: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Portal 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Resident Evil 4, Half-Life 2, Resident Evil 2, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, The Last Of Us, Portal, God of War (2018). You can discover and track all of them on nxto.app.