Shooter · 2015
Splatoon
Splatter enemies and claim your turf as the ink-spewing, squid-like characters called Inklings in Nintendo's new third-person action shooter game for the Wii U console. Compete in four-on-four matches, in which the goal is to get your ink on as many places as possible and claim your turf, all while strategically…
Key facts
- Released
- 29 May 2015
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 78 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Critics
- Metacritic 81
Why play it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 78h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Splatoon?
Expect about 78 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Splatoon with friends?
No, Splatoon is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Splatoon on?
Splatoon is available on Nintendo.
Is Splatoon a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 81.
What games are like Splatoon?
In the same spirit: Splatoon 2, Star Fox 64 3D and Splatoon 3.



