'''Matchmaker Station''' is a test in {{S2}}{{'s}} paid downloadable content, the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. This station is unlocked after clearing [[Abracadabra Station]], [[Smash & Dash Station]], [[Duh-Oh Station]], or [[Jump Station]].
'''Matchmaker Station''' is a test in {{S2}}{{'s}} paid downloadable content, the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''. This station is unlocked after clearing [[Abracadabra Station]], [[Smash & Dash Station]], [[Duh-Oh Station]], or [[Jump Station]].
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== Access ==
==Access==
The player must pass either {{OctoExpansionStation|C|11}} [[Abracadabra Station]], {{OctoExpansionStation|C|13}} [[Smash & Dash Station]], {{OctoExpansionStation|F|06}} [[Duh-Oh Station]], or {{OctoExpansionStation|F|08}} [[Jump Station]].
The player must pass either {{OctoExpansionStation|C|11}} [[Abracadabra Station]], {{OctoExpansionStation|C|13}} [[Smash & Dash Station]], {{OctoExpansionStation|F|06}} [[Duh-Oh Station]], or {{OctoExpansionStation|F|08}} [[Jump Station]]. The shortest way to access this station is to clear Duh-Oh Station.
==Walkthrough==
==Walkthrough==
The player has one life to destroy crates to match the shape on the left. If they break an incorrect box, they will fail the test. The player will be able to choose from the [[Squeezer]] or the [[Splat Charger]], both with a Splat Bomb. The Squeezer is a quick and efficient way to destroy the crates, while the Splat Charger, sometimes needing a careful hand, can break multiple crates with one shot. On the model, there is small [[Splat-Switch]] on the left ear, flipping a platform to reveal two power egg packs in front of the model and one pack behind the crates.
The player has one life to destroy [[Crate|crates]] to match the shape on the left. If an incorrect crate is destroyed, the player will fail the test.
===Final checkpoint===
After going through the [[Turnstyle|turnstyle]], there is one shape made of blocks on the left and a stack of crates on the right. There is a wall to a [[Grate|grated platform]] on the right for a better vantage point. On the shape, there is a small [[Splat-Switch]] on the left ear, flipping a platform to reveal two [[Power Egg]] packs in front of the shape and one pack behind the crates. After successfully destroying all the correct crates, a [[Launchpad]] appears which leads to the goal.
===Tips===
The player will be able to choose from the [[Squeezer]] or the [[Splat Charger]], both with a Splat Bomb. The Squeezer is a quick and efficient way to destroy the crates, while the Splat Charger, sometimes needing a careful hand, can break multiple crates with one shot.
==Collectibles==
==Collectibles==
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Completing this test awards the player with the [[Crusty Sean]] mem cake.
Completing this test awards the player with the [[Crusty Sean]] mem cake.
==Gallery==
==Enemies and mechanics==
===Previously Introduced===
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Matchmaker Station Weapon Choices.jpg|The weapon choices.
Splatoon 2 Ink Switch.jpeg|[[Splat-Switch]]
Matchmaker Station Example Statue.jpg|The example statue.
Launchpad Render.jpeg|[[Launchpad]]
Matchmaker Station Switch Location.jpg|The hidden switch.
OE F07-C12 Finished Shape.jpg| The finished statue.
Matchmaker Station Mem Cake.jpg|The Crusty Sean Mem cake rewarded after completing the Station.
Sheet record haikara walker.PNG| Clearer images of the designs on the sheet records floating in the background of this stage. Image pulled from [[HaikaraWalker]].
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==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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{{Quote|YESSS! Head for the goal!}}
{{Quote|YESSS! Head for the goal!}}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Matchmaker Station Weapon Choices.jpg|The weapon choices.
Matchmaker Station Example Statue.jpg|The example statue.
Matchmaker Station Switch Location.jpg|The hidden switch.
OE F07-C12 Finished Shape.jpg| The finished statue.
Matchmaker Station Mem Cake.jpg|The Crusty Sean Mem cake rewarded after completing the Station.
Sheet record haikara walker.PNG| Clearer images of the designs on the sheet records floating in the background of this stage. Image pulled from [[HaikaraWalker]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{todo|Add/complete Japanese and French translations}}
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|DutM=Is that a wrong crate?<br>What a picture!<br>Copy the example!
|DutM=Is that a wrong crate?<br>What a picture!<br>Copy the example!
|Fre=La beauté cachée du cageot<br>Galerie de l'Art récup'<br>Reproduis la forme !
|Fre=La beauté cachée du cageot<br>Galerie de l'Art récup'<br>Reproduis la forme !
|FreM=The hidden beauty of the crate
|FreM=The hidden beauty of the crate<br>Recycled Art Gallery<br>Reproduce the shape!
Recycled Art Gallery
Reproduce the shape!
|Ger=Eine falsche Kiste und aus!<br>Skulpturenpark<br>Baue die Vorgabe nach!
|Ger=Eine falsche Kiste und aus!<br>Skulpturenpark<br>Baue die Vorgabe nach!
|GerM=One wrong crate and (you're) out!<br>Sculpturepark<br>Reconstruct to the Specifications!
|GerM=One wrong crate and (you're) out!<br>Sculpturepark<br>Reconstruct to the Specifications!
The player has one life to destroy crates to match the shape on the left. If an incorrect crate is destroyed, the player will fail the test.
Final checkpoint
After going through the turnstyle, there is one shape made of blocks on the left and a stack of crates on the right. There is a wall to a grated platform on the right for a better vantage point. On the shape, there is a small Splat-Switch on the left ear, flipping a platform to reveal two Power Egg packs in front of the shape and one pack behind the crates. After successfully destroying all the correct crates, a Launchpad appears which leads to the goal.
Tips
The player will be able to choose from the Squeezer or the Splat Charger, both with a Splat Bomb. The Squeezer is a quick and efficient way to destroy the crates, while the Splat Charger, sometimes needing a careful hand, can break multiple crates with one shot.
Clearer images of the designs on the sheet records floating in the background of this stage. Image pulled from HaikaraWalker.
Trivia
The title is a reference to a real-world matchmaker.
The subtitle is a reference to Bugs Bunny's catchphrase "What's up, doc?", as well as the fact the example statue looks like a dog. It is also likely to be a reference to the popular joke centered on tricking a target into asking "What's updog?"
Despite this, in an interview with Famitsu, the developers confirmed that the statue is modelled after Judd, a cat. This is supported in-game by Pearl saying the shape looks familiar to her.
It has also been confirmed that Commander Tartar's creator was also Judd's owner, further supporting this.
Squeezer equipped.
