Splatoon 3: Side Order
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Splatoon Raiders Owes A Lot To Older Campaigns You Forgot About
This article argues that while Splatoon Raiders is a strong single-player experience, the campaigns in the original Splatoon, Splatoon 2, and Splatoon 3 were also significant and foundational. It highlights how Raiders draws inspiration from the lore, weapon variety, level design, and progression systems established in previous installments, emphasizing that the entire Splatoon series offers something special.
Splatoon Raiders review: Squid marks the spot
Splatoon Raiders offers a fun, albeit somewhat shallow, looter-shooter experience on the Nintendo Switch, featuring familiar Splatoon mechanics and charming characters. While the core gameplay loop of treasure hunting and combat is engaging, the game suffers from repetitive level design and enemy variety, making it feel less ambitious than its potential. It shines brightest in co-op with friends, providing short, entertaining sessions.
Splatoon Raiders Hands-on Preview - An island adventure
Splatoon Raiders is an upcoming adventure game where players join Deep Cut and a new character, The Mechanic, on a treasure hunting expedition to the Spirhalite Islands. After crashing, they must establish a base and explore islands for treasure, battling Salmonids and utilizing customizable weapons and ink tanks. The game features multiplayer support and is set to release on July 23, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2.
More Splatoon 3 Songs Have Been Added To Nintendo Music Today
Nintendo Music has added 112 new tracks to its library, primarily featuring music from Splatoon 3, including its Side Order DLC and Grand Festival. This update significantly expands the Splatoon 3 album to over 8 hours of music. Soundtracks for the original Splatoon and Splatoon 2 have also been added, requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to access.
