Splatoon 3 is finally available on the Nintendo Switch, and as usual, we want to know if the community here on Nintendo Life will be joining in on the fun.
If you're still not sure about the latest entry in the series, be sure to check out the following materials to help you decide. This includes our very own Nintendo Life review:
- REVIEW Splatoon 3 - The Pinnacle Of The Series And Switch's Slickest Shooter
- Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Splatoon 3
So, tell us - will you be jumping into Splatoon 3 this weekend? Vote in our poll and leave a comment below.
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Yep, If my copy comes in tomorrow! I know what I’m playing!
Already played a quick round after midnight before bed last night!
Where's the 'Splatoon 1 is where it's at' option?
I have my preordered copy set to deliver tomorrow
Played around five hours before going to bed last night. Having a blast.
Regional differences?
I voted No. (The bottom choice)
No. I had the audacity to express discontent with something and I didn't appreciate the Comments I received from 2 users here.
I might get it later on down the road but for now I just don't care about it and you can thank those 2 users for that.
Gotta go pick up my preordered copy in the mornin' but yeah, I'm looking forward to trying it out!
@nukatha Is that game still alive? I thought people stopped playing it ages ago.
I voted might wait for a sale, but this is Nintendo so there may never be a good sale.
Not yet, the kids still enjoy Splatoon 2 at the moment so until they are over that I'll get Splatoon 3 some time next year.
"No".
LoL, @Anti-Matter<33
My copy should be here tomorrow, but it's Amazon, so you never know...
Just waiting for my physical pre-order to be delivered tomorrow! 🥰
As soon as I’m able, I’m playing all weekend!
I’m waiting till Christmas. Still playing Xenoblade, and I really want to be done with it for Mario+Rabbids and Scarlet/Violet.
@RubyCarbuncle
I get fast-loading lobbies almost all the time, although wait times are always lesser during Japanese evening hours.
Splatoon just isn’t my thing. Plus it doesn’t really seem like much of an upgrade from 2, at least from what I have seen.
Read the title and got all excited, but not available here just yet. Gotta wait an entire 18 minutes for the clock to hit midnight. Literally unbearable.
Do it for BIG MAN!
Both the first and second game I played the weekend they came out then never really touched them ever again so I think I'm okay just waiting this time.
I enjoy the lore of the series a lot more than actually playing them I guess.
@Desrever Feeling your pain….
Hopefully just 5 more minutes.
This game is a must grab for me. My Dad is going to get it for me .
I was already playing 8 hours before release, my copy came in early.
Eventually, but I'm not a huge Splatoon fan. I still haven't finished the SP missions on the first game, LOL!
Will pick it up at the store in a few hours.
I’m getting next week because of an exam…
Not touched Splatoon 2 in years, and really only ever played Turf Wars anyway, so don't think it's worth it. I'd inevitably play it a few months then shelf it like the others.
@Lizuka Feel like this is the fate of most online shooters I play. They just lack much of a reason to keep coming back for me, since even with the new content and the like it’s fundamentally the same thing over and over until I grow bored of it, which can happen rather fast. Besides that, my terrible aim doesn’t help, haha. I might buy it since I skipped Splatoon 2, but I’m not expecting it to blow me away or keep me hooked for long.
Just playing the oldies these days but I’ll pick it up when I feel the urge to get back into squid form
@Takoda The enjoyment comes from playing a closely matched game and pulling off great plays and improving
I love splatoon, my favourite MP of all time.. but won't be getting this. Mostly same weapons and repeat levels are too much for me
I will, possibly, but not just yet. Still have Xenoblade 3 and Live a Live, and these following weeks will be completely packed with games I really want to play!
I will wait for a sale, most likely. I still have Splatoon 2 very fresh anyway.
Nope, the series never interested me unfortunately
Played it after midnight for a bit, and will be playing it later.
I started playing as soon as it became available at 9pm pacific time here in California and just now logged off half past midnight. After playing a ton of Splatoon 1 and 2, I knew I was gonna pick up Splatoon 3 day 1, but I like others was wondering if they added enough to make this game feel fresh.
I can 100% say that Nintendo changed up the formula just enough with new weapons and tweaks to the core game play, combined with new additions like the table top turfwars and additions to Salmon Run, to make this entry feel just new enough to stand out as it's own sequel. The core gameplay feels super tight and fluid, more so than any of the entries before it. And everything else just feels so polished. I can already tell I'll be putting a ton of hours into it and I can't wait.
Meet me on field of ink, and taste the wrath of my Tri-slosher!
Hopefully my copy will arrive this morning so I can play on my lunch break. The benefits of WFH 🙃
Might see some of you out there 😁
Never thought Splatoon was for me but after playing the Splatfest World Premiere I was totally hooked
Got my copy this morning, can't wait to play all weekend. Enjoy everyone! 💖
@RubyCarbuncle That’s an impressive amount of sway to let two complete strangers have a over your purchasing decisions.
Been playing since midnight. It's not past 4 AM here. Send help.
I enjoyed Splatoon 2 and while clearly better than Splatoon 1, I was slightly disappointed at spending $60 due to how similar it was.
I'm waiting until the nintendo direct that we hopefully get next week to see if there's anything that gets shadow dropped.
If nothing decent is scheduled for the next few months, I might get it.
TheGameCollection posted yesterday and is due to arrive today, which should happen since The Royal Mail called off their strikes.
Won’t jump in until I finish work later this afternoon sadly.
No, my Cult would miss me.
Picking it up today but won't get to play until tomorrow.
I was gonna get it day one, then I decided on a whim to get Xenoblade and I am currently obsessed. I imagine it'll take me all the way to Persona 5's release, then there's Pokémon after that... Guess I'll wait for a lull in releases when I'm not playing anything new.
I have over 500 hours in Splatoon 2 and it was the reasom I bought a Switch. The demo really didn't leave me impressed though. I will not being getting it right now.
I hope everyone that gets it has fun. Happy splattin'.
@RubyCarbuncle You really gonna let LinkFanGirl378312029442 and xXnintenXluvrXx have that much of an impact on what you do in your daily life?
I like the game concept and the characters very much, but I'm not much of an online competitor, and the lack of proper motion controls is really a dealbreaker for me.
So I don't anticipate playing it myself, but will be watching from the sidelines on occasion.
Still waiting for my delivery.... pre-ordered the game on the German my Nintendo store for the bonus
Sadly, I now work most days from 9 am - 10 pm, two jobs, so gaming is reserved for only a few days a week, and I won't have the time to invest. I think the game looks great and I bought a copy for my daughter who is all in. I'll enjoy it through her I guess lol.
No, I tried the Global Testfire, and I just suck at Splatoon (can't seem to ink enough turf to win even standard Turf Wars, and I keep getting like insta splatted against opponents.) So I have decided to not get this game. I did end up getting a copy of TemTem though, so I am really enjoying that game for the time being.
ok, is it just me, or is the poll part not working?
I tap my answer, submit it, but then it says that I didn't select an answer
I will be getting it at some point probably, just so you guys know
@Maxz Maybe but I've made my mind up now.
Splatfest demo has shown me that I wouldn't like it.
Pre-ordered it, got it, will be playing it tomorrow with friends!
I am dead broke right now, but I want to get it ASAP!
@Maxz Nvm I caved and decided to buy it you're right it was silly. I was just over tired at the time due to real life issues. The game looks lovely on an OLED screen.
Don't really have the funds atm. Plus I feel no sense of hurry since Splatoon 2 is a great game. Splatoon 3 is on my wishlist. If I don’t get it as a Christmas or Birthday gift this year, I may get it after the Christmas season is over.
Seven years of squirt... Been playing since the first game & loving this new one. At first I was upset as Nintendo have plenty of neglected series' but it's justified. To anyone who feels as if there haven't been enough changes - Halo 3 to Reach, MW2 to MW3 etc.. Seems like a good comparison. Also, Splatoon 1 & 2 were a little threadbare at launch but much better after many updates. My issues are, still no bots or offline turf wars & I think they should've released with couch multiplayer & called it 'Splat screen'.
@thehoppypoppy on the same boat as you. Not a lot of income to spare as of late so I'll probably be getting this later this year if not the next. I have XC3 and lots of games on my backlog which I hoarded from steep eshop discounts to keep me busy. I would've gotten this at launch though if I had the money since I played Splatoon 2 for close to 200 hrs and it was one of my fave games. No point in waiting for a discount though cause it almost never happens on 1st party stuff!
Didn't care for the ink the most ground to win mechanic. Doesn't do anything for me enjoyment wise.
Only thing I can see in Splatoon that's cool is the fashion and the vast amount of weapons. Tho both kinda pointless for me if the core mechanic didn't pull me in. Sigh. Splatoon has such potential. I'd prefer typical deathmatch or capture the flag lol.
I’ve actually never played a Splatoon game. I’m not a big multiplayer games kind of person so maybe that’s why.
It was a not interested until Nintendo confirmed they weren’t adding the speculated nonsense in the game. Now it’s not right away/might way for a sale or I might jump for a really good Splatfest.
@Travisemo007 splatoon has more modes than just turf war, one being very similar to capture the flag, called rainmaker.
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