Splatoon 3" is about to be released! A look back at the popular "Splatoon" series!

On September 9, 2022, "Splatoon 3" will finally be released for Nintendo Switch. Many of you may be excited about this new title after a five-year absence since the previous "Splatoon 2" and can hardly wait for it to be released. This article looks back at the history of the series and also introduces information on the latest title, Splatoon 3.

The first title in the series, "Splatoon

The first title in the series, "Splatoon," was released on May 28, 2015, on the Wii U as a completely new IP title from Nintendo. In addition to its colorful, pop design, the game attracted attention as an unprecedented type of competitive third-person shooter (TPS) game, in which players paint each other with ink and compete to see how large an area they have covered. In December 2015, sales in Japan surpassed 1 million units, which means that approximately 1 in 2.5 Wii U users at the time had purchased the game, which shows how much of a hit "Splatoon" was.

Players control the character "Inkling," who can transform freely into human and squid forms, and fight by shooting ink, painting the ground, and defeating opponents.

In "Navaribari Battle," a basic online battle in which four players fight in teams of four, players shoot ink at each other to paint the ground and walls during a three-minute period, and the team with the largest area painted wins. The team with the largest area painted wins. Although it is possible to defeat enemies by shooting them with ink, the objective is not to defeat them, but rather to determine the area painted to determine victory. This is a novel system that sets it apart from conventional battle royale shooting games, where the objective is to survive by defeating the enemy. Incidentally, in the first "Splatoon," there were two types of online matches: "Regular Match," in which anyone could participate, and "Gachimatch The "regular match" was open to anyone, while the "Gachimatch" was open only to players who had reached a certain rank.

A major feature of the "Splatoon" series is that the actions available in human form and squid form are different.

In human form, the player can use his or her weapon to apply ink, whereas in squid form, the player can dive into ink of his or her own color and swim speedily across the ground or walls. In addition, while diving, he can refill his buki's ink and also make it harder for enemies to find him. It is important to switch between human and squid depending on the situation.

With the money earned in Navaribari battles, you can purchase "blades" and "gear.

There are three types of weapons: the Main Weapon, which is the main weapon of the battle, the Sub Weapon, which provides support, and the Special Weapon, which is the trump card of the battle. In addition to the shooter, which shoots ink like a gun, the main weapon includes a wide variety of other weapons, such as the roller, which covers a wide area at once, and the charger, which accumulates ink and aims it at a long distance.

Gear is the clothing worn by the character, and there are three types: "Atama," "Fuku," and "Kuts. Not only do they look stylish, but they also have abilities that help in battle, such as faster ink recovery and increased movement speed. Finding your own cool fashion style is also a big attraction.

In addition, there were a variety of other games available, such as "Hero Mode," an offline mode for one player, and "Festivals," a limited-time event in which players are divided into two teams to decide who wins and who loses. Players were also greatly enlivened by the presence of the Shio Colors, a duo of Aori and Firefly who act as idols in "High Color City," the town where the Inklings gather. Another feature that greatly entertained players was the ability to post illustrations and messages via the Wii U's built-in "Miiverse" network service and have them appear in the game world.

The second game in the series, Splatoon 2

The second title in the series, "Splatoon 2," was released on Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2017. While the basic system is the same as the previous title, the graphics and systems have been enhanced, the game balance has been improved, and new modes have been added, resulting in a title with more polished gameplay. As of March 31, 2022, "Splatoon 2" has sold more than 5 million units in Japan and 13 million units worldwide.

In Splatoon 2, the base stage has changed from Haikara City to "Haikara Square," and Tentacles has newly appeared in place of Shiokara in the previous title. Furthermore, the hardware has been changed to Nintendo Switch, which supports local communication play for up to eight players who bring their own Nintendo Switch consoles.

In Splatoon 2, the stage where battles take place has been completely redesigned. New stages with a rich variety of personalities have been introduced, including "Gungaze Open-Air Music Hall," which resembles a music festival at sea, and "Ama University of Art and Design," which is modeled after a university campus. New gimmicks such as ink rails and sponges have also been added to broaden the range of strategies.

And new items have also been added to the buki. The "Maneuver," a two-handed weapon with a spinning, high-speed slide, and the "Shelter," a weapon that looks like an umbrella and can be charged with ink to deploy an umbrella and block attacks. Shelter," which looks like an umbrella and can be charged with ink to deploy an umbrella and block attacks.

New subweapons have also been added, such as the "Curling Bomb" and the "Tang San Bomb," while the special weapon has been completely redesigned from the previous title. The game has a new strategic feel to it.

A new online mode, "Salmon Run," has been added to "Splatoon 2. This is a PvE (player versus opponent CPU) mode in which players work together with other players to collect salmon roe while fighting off attacking salmon. In the Salmon Run, a popular part-time job for Inklings, players earn "Kumasan Points" based on how hard they work, which can be used to acquire items useful in battle. There are two types of salmon, the "Zako-Shake" and the "Mono-Shake," and the key to success was to successfully defeat the various types of Mono-Shake, which are powerful enemies.

The "Hero Mode," an offline mode for a single player, has been completely redesigned from the previous title. The game includes a story element, with the player navigating through a total of 32 stages under the guidance of Firefly, a Shiokuras character who appeared in the previous game. In addition, the purchase of the additional downloadable content "Octo Expansion" allows players to play a new one-player mode featuring a young man who looks like an octopus. The content is a massive volume of 80 stages set in a mysterious underground experimental facility.

The third title in the series, Splatoon 3

The third and latest in the series, "Splatoon 3," is scheduled for release on Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022. While the basic system follows the previous series, many new elements have been added.

The base stage has been moved from the previous title's High Color Square to the chaotic city of "Bankara Street. The new city has a unique atmosphere with a variety of marine life and buildings. In addition, the "Surimi Coalition" has replaced the Tentacles of the previous work as the MC. This three-member unit consists of "Fuuka," the heir to the shark-using tradition, "Utsuho," a member of the utsubo (eel)-using family, and "Mantaro," the head of an ancient dance school, They are the personalities of BANKA radio, which provides stage information, and they also dance on top of a mikoshi, a portable shrine, at the festival to liven up the event.

Splatoon 3 adds new weapons that have never been seen in the series before. As for the main weapon, several new categories of buki are known to be available at this time. These include the "Stringer," which looks like a bow and shoots multiple ink blades at the same time when the string is pulled and released, and the "Wiper The new sub-weapons include the new "Stringer" and the "Wiper".

A new subweapon, the "Line Marker," flies in a straight line in the direction of its target. This weapon can not only fly in a straight line in the direction of its target and attack at a distance, but it can also search for enemies by drawing a line where it passes for a while, marking the opponents it touches.

Special weapons include the "Energy Stand," which makes a refrigerator filled with a drink appear and gives various effects to the player who takes the drink, such as an increase in movement speed for a certain period of time, and the "Shark Ride," a shark-shaped vehicle that gathers power and charges forward at once, exploding when it comes to a stop. The "Shark Ride," a shark-shaped vehicle that gathers power and charges forward at once, exploding when it stops, and the "Crab Tank," a crab-shaped multi-legged tank equipped with a cannon cannon that has an excellent rapid-firing power and a wide attack range, are among the new weapons that have been added to the game.

The stages where battles take place change with the passage of time, and there are many different types of stages. New stages include the "Great Yunohana Valley," a sightseeing spot featuring strange rocks rising up like chimneys, and the "Yagara Market," a huge market in a reclaimed area on the coast of the Bangkara region. In addition, several stages that appeared in past installments of the series, such as "Kinmedai Museum" and "Mahimahi Resort & Spa," have been revived. This is a great element for fans of the series. Furthermore, there are plans to add more stages through updates, so players can look forward to more after the game's release.

The limited-time festival event "Fes," a staple of the Splatoon series, is alive and well in "Splatoon 3.

In the past, players were divided into two groups for battles, but this time, they will be divided into three groups for battles. In addition, a new rule called "Tricolor Battle" will be held in the latter half of the festival, where all three forces will meet together. The first-place team, as the defending team, will aim to secure its territory by defending the super signal in the center of the stage, while the second- and third-place teams, as the attacking team, will try to take the super signal and prevent the defending team from winning the battle. The second- and third-placed teams, as the attacking teams, will try to take the Super Signal and prevent the defending teams from winning the battle. This will be a different and more intense battle than in previous festivals.

The cooperative mode "Salmon Run" has been renamed "Salmon Run NEXT WAVE" in this title. The basic system is the same as in the previous title, whereby teams of up to four players join together to participate in a bite, collect salmon roe while defeating the oncoming salmon, and work together to achieve a specified quota within a time limit. This time, however, new species of giant salmon, such as the "Nabebuta," which releases a barrier to protect the salmon on the ground, and the "Tekkyu," which shoots heavy cannonballs from a distance, appear.

In addition, there is the occasional super-sized individual "okashira shake" that appears from time to time. When the Okashira Shake appear, the objective of the job is changed to fighting them off, and if you have golden salmon roe, you can use the "salmon roe cannon" to inflict heavy damage.

The "Big Run," a special phenomenon in which the salmon attack the city, is also scheduled to be added in the update. Expect more information on this in the future.

In addition, there are a number of other elements that should not be overlooked, especially by experienced players of the series, such as the addition of new gear powers, changes to the purchasing system for weapons, and a change from the traditional Gachimatch to the season-based "Bankara Match". Speaking of those with experience in the series, it is also nice to know that having save data from "Splatoon 2" entitles players to benefits such as "3 Gold Bukichi Licenses" and the ability to participate in BANKARA Matches regardless of rank.

In addition to battles, other elements include "Hero Mode," a single-player mode with new stages and stories, "Navabattler," a mini-game that lets you enjoy Navabaribatolla with card games, "Locker," where you can arrange and decorate your Buki, gear, and Zakka bought at the Zakka shop, and "Name Plate" for when challenging to battles. The game also includes additional customization elements such as name plates and emotes to challenge battles, expanding the scope of the fun.

Splatoon 3" is only a few days away from its release. Check out the information on the official website and the regularly updated official Twitter feed, and while suppressing your impatience, wait for the new "cool" battles to begin in Bankara Town.

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• Splatoon 3" (Nintendo)
• Release date: September 9, 2022
• Price: Packaged version: 6,578 yen (tax included)
• Download version: 6,500 yen (including tax)
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