Splatoon Raiders Review: A Single-Player Focus That Finally Sticks
The review argues that Splatoon Raiders' single-player focus allows for deeper buildcrafting and experimentation, a shift from the multiplayer-centric balance of previous entries.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Anime News Network reviews Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, a single-player-focused entry in the multiplayer shooter series. The review praises the mission-based campaign, buildcrafting depth, and co-op options, while noting the story is thin and visual customization is missing.
The review opens with a confession: the writer never stuck with Splatoon because multiplayer was not their thing. Splatoon Raiders changes that by centering the campaign. You play a mechanic exploring the Spirhalite Islands with the Deep Cut trio, Shiver, Frye, and The Big Man, fighting waves of Salmonids.
Gameplay keeps the series' ink-splatting core, but the single-player structure opens up buildcrafting. You can augment gadgets with slots that boost range, fire rate, and damage, and unlock Relics like Lifesaver and Ink Pro that alter your stats. The review highlights the Shot Pot turret as a favorite, pairing it with a Splatana for close-range work.
Co-op lets two additional players join online for harder campaign and post-game levels. The review notes the story is window dressing and visual customization is absent, but the mission variety and experimentation keep it engaging.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- Anime News Network Game Review