Splatoon 2 [Switch]

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by BAKA » Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:26 am

My pre-order is really winding me up. I used that promotion Amazon had on videogames a while back to get £10 off both it and Ys VIII and at the time Splatoon 2 didn't have a release date, and it said it'd update when it had a date. When it updated with a date, it was September, the same as the other game in my order Ys, despite both being listed to despatch separately. I don't want to wait until September for Splatoon 2. :cry: I don't want to waste the £7 off either game (including the Prime discount). Weirdly, Splatoon 2 isn't listed as eligible for Prime release day delivery, so I'm not sure if complaining to chat will get me anywhere. I kinda hoped it'd drop from the £49.99 price, and I'd get a little more off it too. I wish I'd taken advantage of that SimplyGames promotion on Switch pre-orders, but had assumed Amazon's price would drop further (to £44.99, leaving my pre-order at £37.99).

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Winckle » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:42 pm

I will buy it digitally and download it without worrying about delivery or leaving my home.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by jawafour » Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:58 pm

Winckle wrote:I will buy it digitally and download it without worrying about delivery or leaving my home.

I did buy it as a download version on the U... mainly because, as an online game, I knew it'd get quite a few updates, but also because of the hard drive aspect. I'm not as keen on downloading for the Switch due to the lack of a system transfer facility.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by rinks » Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:58 pm

Downloaded the thing for the thing. I've just gone through the brief tutorial, and picked my team. Cake, obviously.

Not sure I like the motion controls though. What's the general feeling? I think I'd prefer traditional controls, but I don't want to be disadvantaged.

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by Green Gecko » Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:47 pm

rinks wrote:Downloaded the thing for the thing. I've just gone through the brief tutorial, and picked my team. Cake, obviously.

Not sure I like the motion controls though. What's the general feeling? I think I'd prefer traditional controls, but I don't want to be disadvantaged.

I got to level 44 Rank A+ on Wii U without motion controls, but they are better if you can try to get used to them, as you won't be able to out-manoeuvre the better players strafing around you and shooting medium/long range. With the extra stability of twin stick you'll occasionally best someone if they freak out.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by rinks » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:10 pm

Green Gecko wrote:
rinks wrote:Downloaded the thing for the thing. I've just gone through the brief tutorial, and picked my team. Cake, obviously.

Not sure I like the motion controls though. What's the general feeling? I think I'd prefer traditional controls, but I don't want to be disadvantaged.

I got to level 44 Rank A+ on Wii U without motion controls, but they are better if you can try to get used to them, as you won't be able to out-manoeuvre the better players strafing around you and shooting medium/long range. With the extra stability of twin stick you'll occasionally best someone if they freak out.


OK, cheers. I'll give it another go. I did the tutorial in handheld mode, but I intend playing it mostly on TV, so maybe I'll get on better with motion controls with the Pro pad.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Super Dragon 64 » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:21 pm

Of all the weekends for my internet to be down :evil: I'm definitely cancelling my contact with Virgin now.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by rinks » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:32 pm

Super Dragon 64 wrote:Of all the weekends for my internet to be down :evil: I'm definitely cancelling my contact with Virgin now.

How's your mobile service? Is tethering an option, just for the evening?

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Mafro » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:45 pm

Apparently you'll be able to play 9am-1pm and 11pm-3am as well with the other regions.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Green Gecko » Sat Jul 15, 2017 1:59 am

rinks wrote:
Green Gecko wrote:
rinks wrote:Downloaded the thing for the thing. I've just gone through the brief tutorial, and picked my team. Cake, obviously.

Not sure I like the motion controls though. What's the general feeling? I think I'd prefer traditional controls, but I don't want to be disadvantaged.

I got to level 44 Rank A+ on Wii U without motion controls, but they are better if you can try to get used to them, as you won't be able to out-manoeuvre the better players strafing around you and shooting medium/long range. With the extra stability of twin stick you'll occasionally best someone if they freak out.


OK, cheers. I'll give it another go. I did the tutorial in handheld mode, but I intend playing it mostly on TV, so maybe I'll get on better with motion controls with the Pro pad.

I've never felt frustrated with twin stick though so if one or the other feels more intuitive to you don't let that hamper your enjoyment of the game.

There's a learning curve for motion controls, but I'm still too lazy to use them. I mainly use splatershot style weapons that are a lot like other FPS though.

For one I never find myself pointing at the floor, something that happens quite often in-game. :lol:

You have to set the sensitivity to like 80%+ though, you really need a feel for the analogue stick.

I do die a lot, maybe my success is more down to strategy than just KOs, which is why this game is amazing.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by ITSMILNER » Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:58 am

Everyone going to be on this later? Looking forward to getting back into Splatoon!


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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Super Dragon 64 » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:37 am

rinks wrote:
Super Dragon 64 wrote:Of all the weekends for my internet to be down :evil: I'm definitely cancelling my contact with Virgin now.

How's your mobile service? Is tethering an option, just for the evening?

Thankfully, it looks like it won't come to that :toot:

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Qikz » Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:55 am

You can play on the Japanese client now! Just eating my brekkie then I'll be on.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Qikz » Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:34 am

I've set up a splat team. Join on me! (If you're Rock in the JP one).

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Supachipz » Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:12 pm

Any ice cream want to make a party??

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by ITSMILNER » Sat Jul 15, 2017 5:43 pm

I'm going to be on at 8pm hopefully

Did someone say we can play again at 11pm tonight? Just use the same app?


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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Return_of_the_STAR » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:02 pm

What's people's thoughts? Is this better than the first? Or pretty much the same with a few extras?

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Jordan UK » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:27 pm

Return_of_the_STAR wrote:What's people's thoughts? Is this better than the first? Or pretty much the same with a few extras?


I didn't get further than the tutorial in the original despite buying it :oops:

So far this seems really slick. Might be a purchase for me once I've given the original a bit more time.

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by Return_of_the_STAR » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:30 pm

Jordan UK wrote:
Return_of_the_STAR wrote:What's people's thoughts? Is this better than the first? Or pretty much the same with a few extras?


I didn't get further than the tutorial in the original despite buying it :oops:

So far this seems really slick. Might be a purchase for me once I've given the original a bit more time.


My son has it on the wii u but hardly played it. Despite that he wants it for the switch. I've only attempted it a couple of times in multiplayer with him and never did the tutorial. I found the controls all over the place and sensitive so it put me off. Maybe i should have tried the tutorial :lol:

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PostRe: Splatoon 2 [Switch]
by PuppetBoy » Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:48 pm

Go #TeamCake :toot:

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