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'''''Splatoon''''' (スプラトゥーン ''Supuratūn'') is a third-person shooter developed and published by [[Nintendo]]. The game | '''''Splatoon''''' (スプラトゥーン ''Supuratūn'') is a third-person shooter developed and published by [[Nintendo]]. The game features battles between [[Inkling]]s, using weaponized [[ink]] to cover territory and "splat" opponents. The game was first revealed at E3 2014 and was released for the [[Wii U]] on May 29, 2015. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
[[File:Splatoontofu.jpg|thumb|An early design of ''Splatoon'' featuring blocks of tofu.]] | [[File:Splatoontofu.jpg|thumb|An early design of ''Splatoon'' featuring blocks of tofu.]] | ||
''Splatoon'' was first created by | ''Splatoon'' was first created by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development in late 2013. The team had thought of over seventy game ideas, but decided to focus on a game involving inking turf. At first, this concept featured black and white blocks of tofu with noses that sprayed ink. The game featured a top-down view, allowing the tofu blocks to blend in with their splattered turf. | ||
[[File:Splatoonrabbit.jpg|thumb|A later design of ''Splatoon'' featuring rabbits.]] | [[File:Splatoonrabbit.jpg|thumb|A later design of ''Splatoon'' featuring rabbits.]] | ||
However, these characters presented a variety of problems, so development began on a different character that was vaguely humanoid in shape. A rabbit was chosen as the design, because its floppy ears would indicate what direction it was traveling when viewed from above. Many EAD developers criticized this idea, so ideas such as Mario, robots and macho men were considered. The rabbits were later scrapped in favor of a squid, because the team wanted a character that made sense in regards to the environment and gameplay mechanics. The squids at this stage appeared to be squid-human hybrids, but it was decided that instead of this design, the game would feature humanoid Inklings with the ability to transform into squids. | However, these characters presented a variety of problems, so development began on a different character that was vaguely humanoid in shape. A rabbit was chosen as the design, because its floppy ears would indicate what direction it was traveling when viewed from above. Many EAD developers criticized this idea, so ideas such as Mario, robots and macho men were considered. The rabbits were later scrapped in favor of a squid, because the team wanted a character that made sense in regards to the environment and gameplay mechanics. The squids at this stage appeared to be squid-human hybrids, but it was decided that instead of this design, the game would feature humanoid Inklings with the ability to transform into squids. | ||
A few weeks before release, the ''[[Splatoon Global Testfire]]'' application, a limited ''Splatoon'' demo, was released for the Wii U. Players could download it and play on the 9<sup>th</sup> of May, 2015, at 4:00, 12:00 and 20:00 GMT, for one hour at a time. A second Testfire event happened on the 23<sup>rd</sup> of May, 2015, at 23:00 GMT. Due to complications, the event was expanded to last for two hours as opposed to one.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/602253558285643777 Nintendo of America's tweet in response to the second Testfire's connection issues]</ref> | |||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
The single player [[Hero Mode]] tells the main story of the game. Many years after the great Turf War, with the hope of invading the Inklings' world, the [[Octarians]] built an underground facility known as [[Octo Valley]]. After the disappearance of the [[Zapfish]] from the Inklings' world, the protagonist, wearing the [[Hero Suit]], must infiltrate the base and rescue all the Zapfish. | |||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
''Splatoon'' is a third-person shooter game focused on online multiplayer, in which eight players are divided into two teams of four | ''Splatoon'' is a third-person shooter game focused on online multiplayer battles, in which eight players are divided into two teams of four, fighting to either to covering the arena in as much [[ink]] of their team's color as possible, or control certain zones for a set amount of time. Players have two main forms, and may switch between the two at will: their human form, in which they can use weapons to spread ink and splatter opponents, and their squid form, which can swim through ink at great speed, recharge the player's ink tanks, and hide in similarly-colored ink. Players can also utilize [[Sub Weapon]]s, such as [[Splat Bomb]]s, and [[Special Weapon]]s, such as [[Inkzooka]]s. In the primary game mode, [[Turf War]], players are awarded points based on the amount of land they cover in their team's ink—the team that covers the most territory within three minutes wins the match. | ||
''Splatoon'' also features a single | ''Splatoon'' also features a single player [[Hero Mode]], which sees the player travel to [[Octo Valley]] and traverse levels based on 3D-platforming and puzzle solving. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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=== Secondary === | === Secondary === | ||
* [[Annie]] | * [[Squid Sisters|Callie & Marie]] | ||
* [[Annie]] & [[Moe]] | |||
* [[Crusty Sean]] | * [[Crusty Sean]] | ||
* [[Sheldon]] | * [[Sheldon]] |
Revision as of 09:06, 12 June 2015
Template:Game-infobox Splatoon (スプラトゥーン Supuratūn) is a third-person shooter developed and published by Nintendo. The game features battles between Inklings, using weaponized ink to cover territory and "splat" opponents. The game was first revealed at E3 2014 and was released for the Wii U on May 29, 2015.
Development
Splatoon was first created by Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development in late 2013. The team had thought of over seventy game ideas, but decided to focus on a game involving inking turf. At first, this concept featured black and white blocks of tofu with noses that sprayed ink. The game featured a top-down view, allowing the tofu blocks to blend in with their splattered turf.
However, these characters presented a variety of problems, so development began on a different character that was vaguely humanoid in shape. A rabbit was chosen as the design, because its floppy ears would indicate what direction it was traveling when viewed from above. Many EAD developers criticized this idea, so ideas such as Mario, robots and macho men were considered. The rabbits were later scrapped in favor of a squid, because the team wanted a character that made sense in regards to the environment and gameplay mechanics. The squids at this stage appeared to be squid-human hybrids, but it was decided that instead of this design, the game would feature humanoid Inklings with the ability to transform into squids.
A few weeks before release, the Splatoon Global Testfire application, a limited Splatoon demo, was released for the Wii U. Players could download it and play on the 9th of May, 2015, at 4:00, 12:00 and 20:00 GMT, for one hour at a time. A second Testfire event happened on the 23rd of May, 2015, at 23:00 GMT. Due to complications, the event was expanded to last for two hours as opposed to one.[1]
Story
The single player Hero Mode tells the main story of the game. Many years after the great Turf War, with the hope of invading the Inklings' world, the Octarians built an underground facility known as Octo Valley. After the disappearance of the Zapfish from the Inklings' world, the protagonist, wearing the Hero Suit, must infiltrate the base and rescue all the Zapfish.
Gameplay
Splatoon is a third-person shooter game focused on online multiplayer battles, in which eight players are divided into two teams of four, fighting to either to covering the arena in as much ink of their team's color as possible, or control certain zones for a set amount of time. Players have two main forms, and may switch between the two at will: their human form, in which they can use weapons to spread ink and splatter opponents, and their squid form, which can swim through ink at great speed, recharge the player's ink tanks, and hide in similarly-colored ink. Players can also utilize Sub Weapons, such as Splat Bombs, and Special Weapons, such as Inkzookas. In the primary game mode, Turf War, players are awarded points based on the amount of land they cover in their team's ink—the team that covers the most territory within three minutes wins the match.
Splatoon also features a single player Hero Mode, which sees the player travel to Octo Valley and traverse levels based on 3D-platforming and puzzle solving.
Characters
Protagonists
Secondary
Antagonists
Modes
- Main article: Modes
Multiplayer maps
- Main article: Stages
- Arowana Mall
- Blackbelly Skatepark
- Bluefin Depot
- Camp Triggerfish
- Kelp Dome
- Port Mackerel
- Saltspray Rig
- Walleye Warehouse
- Urchin Underpass
Gallery
- Main article: Splatoon/Gallery
Trivia
- Splatoon is a portmanteau of "splat" and "platoon."
- The Inklings' squid form shares strong similarities with Super Mario's Bloopers
- In the single-player trailer from the November 2014 Nintendo Direct, a frame of artwork consists of Bloopers from the "Super Mario" series and Octoroks from the Legend of Zelda series