Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion

Jun 13, 2018 8 years ago

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Type Base game 2018 Genres Platform Shooter Companies Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · Developer · Nintendo · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

"This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, an Octoling who awakens on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysterious underground test facility in a desperate battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Escape from these twisted depths, and you’ll finally be able to join multiplayer matches as an Octoling!" "The new adventure features 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate the twisted depths in a battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Once you escape, you'll be able to join multiplayer matches as an Octoling! - Play as an Octoling who's lost her memory in a new single-player adventure spanning 80 missions. - Navigate an underground facility to reach the surface of Inkopolis. - Take on a variety of mission types packed with new challenges you won't find in the main game. - Complete the campaign to unlock Octolings (Girl or Boy) as playable characters in multiplayer battles. - Unravel mysteries hidden below Inkopolis with Pearl, Marina, & Cap'n Cuttlefish."

What it’s like

The Octo Expansion transforms Splatoon’s vibrant ink-shooter mechanics into a tightly structured, 80-mission single-player odyssey. You play as Agent 8, an amnesiac Octoling navigating a surreal, twisted underground facility to reach the surface. While the narrative is delivered through environmental storytelling and cryptic dialogue rather than heavy exposition, it successfully establishes a distinct tone that contrasts with the main game’s chaotic energy. The gameplay remains the core strength: fluid movement, precise shooting, and innovative platforming challenges that push the engine’s limits. Each mission introduces new mechanics or twists on existing ones, maintaining high engagement through variety rather than open-world freedom. The experience is polished to perfection, featuring a stellar soundtrack that complements the eerie yet playful atmosphere. It is less about deep lore and more about delivering a masterclass in level design and mechanical mastery, rewarding skillful play with a satisfying sense of progression and mystery.

Strong in Audio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodCharactersDifficulty / ChallengePacingWriting / Dialogue

Keep in mind The linear, mission-based structure offers minimal exploration compared to open-world titles; players seeking freedom may find it restrictive. · Difficulty spikes can be punishing for casual players, as the game assumes proficiency with Splatoon’s specific movement and aiming mechanics.

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