(I already reviewed the game + Octo Expansion in a single shot, but since I'm not sure if to consider that a """collection""" I'm just going to review this game aside while leaving that other one in reference also to the DLC, being part of the base game and not technically stand-alone)
'aight, so what can we say from the perspective of a player that started the series with the original one for Wii U? It definitely felt a sequel alright on the story mode and surely the levels and sectors aren't exactly the same.
But I still did felt the "more of the same" in this one, and it kinda makes me question if Splatoon 3 is worth from someone that plays occasionally online (not in competitive) and is interested in the game on lore, worldbuilding etc.
I did mention in another review that Octo Expansion is still the real deal on that matter, making the base experience very "unripe".
Maybe I shouldn't because the main point of Splatoon is just have fun in this third-person shooter focused on the teamwork?
Idk, I still like the base gameplay, but if what makes the game "new" are just some new (still awesome though, especially the bucket and paintbrush) weapons, map/scenarios (obviously), 2 new idols and Splatfest (that are always on expiration date, I wanna remind you. They are there, just at the moment, and for anyone wanting to experience these later it won't be possible, just like any live service) then I'm afraid I won't ever keep it up and it won't be enough for me.
Sure, you can argoment and say "well every NSMB feels the same, so why can't Splatoon do the same for the campaign" I just wanna say that I'd still criticize the NSMB because of it, don't worry lol. And yes, what I wanna say is just that it feels like a weak argument.
'aight, so what can we say from the perspective of a player that started the series with the original one for Wii U? It definitely felt a sequel alright on the story mode and surely the levels and sectors aren't exactly the same.
But I still did felt the "more of the same" in this one, and it kinda makes me question if Splatoon 3 is worth from someone that plays occasionally online (not in competitive) and is interested in the game on lore, worldbuilding etc.
I did mention in another review that Octo Expansion is still the real deal on that matter, making the base experience very "unripe".
Maybe I shouldn't because the main point of Splatoon is just have fun in this third-person shooter focused on the teamwork?
Idk, I still like the base gameplay, but if what makes the game "new" are just some new (still awesome though, especially the bucket and paintbrush) weapons, map/scenarios (obviously), 2 new idols and Splatfest (that are always on expiration date, I wanna remind you. They are there, just at the moment, and for anyone wanting to experience these later it won't be possible, just like any live service) then I'm afraid I won't ever keep it up and it won't be enough for me.
Sure, you can argoment and say "well every NSMB feels the same, so why can't Splatoon do the same for the campaign" I just wanna say that I'd still criticize the NSMB because of it, don't worry lol. And yes, what I wanna say is just that it feels like a weak argument.