"Though Splatoon lacks content, we know there is more on the way. Ranked matches are yet to unlock but will as more players enter the fray, and there’s likely to be more maps incoming, it’s just that right now, as a stand-alone release there’s little to keep you invested in for long periods. The game is great fun, the maps are both expertly designed and beautiful to look at, and it stands to improve as time progresses. It’s irrepressibly charming, it’s fun, and accessible for all players regardless of their experience, everyone can achieve success and Splatoon is a fantastic new IP that Wii U owners need in their possession." - Paul James from BGU
Nintendo has recently restored Wii U Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon online after five months of being offline.
Game Rant Writes "Mar10 Day is a fun yearly celebration of the Super Mario series, and Splatoon may warrant a fan-designated day of celebration in its own right."
How, exactly, did Splatoon reach heights rivalled only by Pokémon in Japan? New IPs from the House of Mario appear as often as shiny Pocket Monsters, yet typically move comparatively mediocre numbers or fall into relative obscurity behind the premium marques of Mario, Animal Crossing, Zelda, and Pokémon. Take Pikmin and ARMS, for example, which we adore but struggle to compete with the tentpole franchises when it comes to sales numbers or mainstream mindshare.
So, again, how has Splatoon risen to become one of Nintendo's most important series in Japan?
