Octo Valley (mode)

Hero Mode is a single-player game mode in Splatoon. It involves the player donning the Hero Suit and venturing into Octo Valley to rescue Inkopolis' stolen Zapfish and defeat the Octarians.

Story

After the Great Zapfish, Inkopolis' primary power supply, is stolen, Cap'n Cuttlefish employs a Splatoon of Inklings to travel to the Octarians' secret underground base and retrieve it. Players assume the role of Agent 3 and traverse the treacherous landscape of Octo Valley in order to reclaim various lost Zapfish, Sunken Scrolls, and Power Eggs.

Gameplay

Hero Mode incorporates various puzzle mechanics and 3D-platforming elements. Gameplay has been compared to Turf War and Super Mario Galaxy, in the sense that it sees players splattering Ink to defeat enemies, transforming into squids, and traversing floating platforms. Players' only available weapon in Hero Mode is the Hero Shot, a modified version of the Splattershot. Many areas of Octo Valley are blocked by Vaults, and are only accessible once players have retrieved a Key.

Mechanics

See more: Mechanics There are many different mechanics that make an appearance in Hero Mode, such as Inkrails, Sponge Blocks, and Balloon Fish. These elements behave in various ways and are able to help or hinder players' progress.

Missions

World 1

1. Octotrooper Hideout

2. Lair of the Octoballs

3. Rise of the Octocopters

4. Gusher Gauntlet

World 2

5. Floating Sponge Garden

6. Propeller-Lift Playground

7. Spreader Splatfest

8. Octoling Invasion

Boss: The Dreaded Octonozzle!

World 3

9. Inkrail Skyscape

10. Inkvisible Avenues

11. Flooder Junkyard

12. Shifting Splatforms

World 4

14. Octoling Assault

15. Undeniable Flying Object

Equipment

In Hero Mode, players don the Hero Suit and are equipped with a variety of weapons.

Hero Suit

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An Inkling in the Hero Suit.

The Hero Suit is a special outfit worn by Agent 3 and other members of Cap'n Cuttlefish's Splatoon. It appears to be largely gray with blue highlights and triangular-shaped earpieces. Many of the Hero Suit's specific functions are unknown.

Hero Shot

The Hero Shot is a modified version of the Splattershot, usable only in Hero Mode. It is able to be upgraded by spending Power Eggs.

Ink Tank

The Ink Tank holds Inklings' Ink content. It is depleted by using weapons and can be replenished by swimming in Ink of Inklings' color. The Ink Tank is able to be upgraded by spending Power Eggs.

Splat Bomb

Splat Bombs in Hero Mode behaves very similarly to the Splat Bombs found elsewhere in Inkopolis. They are pyramidal in shape with four transparent faces. Like the Hero Suit, they adopt a gray and light blue color scheme. When thrown, Splat Bombs explode after a short amount of time. This weapon is able to be upgraded by spending Power Eggs.

Burst Bomb

Burst Bombs in Hero Mode behaves very similarly to the Burst Bombs found elsewhere in Inkopolis. They are shaped like water balloons, and, like the Hero Suit, adopt a gray and light blue color scheme. When thrown, Burst Bombs explode immediately upon contact. This weapon is able to be upgraded by spending Power Eggs.

Seekers

Seekers in Hero Mode behave very similarly to the Seekers found elsewhere in Inkopolis. They appear to be small, mechanical devices that travel on the ground toward nearby enemies, leaving trails of Ink in their wake. Upon reaching an enemy or after traveling for a short period of time, they explode into a burst of Ink. Seekers are able to be upgraded by spending Power Eggs.

Armor

An Inkling wearing Armor.

Armor can be found throughout Hero Mode. When wearing it, Inklings appear to be wearing a helmet and safety pads, and are able to take extra damage without getting hurt.

Special Weapons

Special Weapons can be found throughout Hero Mode in Tuna Cans. Upon collecting a Tuna Can, a random Special Weapon is selected for immediate use.

Collectibles

Many types of collectibles can be found in Hero Mode.

Power Eggs

Power Eggs appear to be small, orange fish eggs that can be found throughout Hero Mode. They can be collected by killing enemies, destroying crates, and shooting or running near individual ones scattered around the environment.

Sunken Scrolls

Sunken Scrolls are rolled up pieces of paper that can be found in Hero Mode. They are long-lost drawings and other pieces of information that depict the history and lore of Inkopolis. One Sunken Scroll can be found in each level of Hero Mode.

Gallery

See main article: Hero Mode/Gallery

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  An Inkling shooting a Shielded Octotrooper.

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  A wide view of Octo Valley.

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  Another view of Octo Valley.

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  A tea kettle-like entrance to a level in Octo Valley.

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  An Octotrooper splattered with Ink.

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  An Inkling battling an Octarian.

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  An Inkling spraying a Sponge Block.

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  An Octoling.

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