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|genre= Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | |genre= Third-person Shooter<br>Online multiplayer | ||
|modes= [[Practice Area|Practicing]]<br>Online multiplayer | |modes= [[Practice Area|Practicing]]<br>Online multiplayer | ||
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|platforms= [[Wii U]] | |platforms= [[Wii U]] | ||
|media= Digital Download (eShop) | |media= Digital Download (eShop) | ||
|series= Splatoon | |series= Splatoon | ||
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|successor= | |successor= | ||
|size= 555 MB | |size= 555 MB | ||
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The '''Splatoon Global Testfire''' was a free demo available on the Nintendo eShop. | |||
It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four Turf | The '''Splatoon Global Testfire''' was a free ''[[Splatoon]]'' demo available on the Nintendo eShop. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four [[Turf War]] at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download before the scheduled times, but server connection was not possible beforehand. The application was made unavailable for download afterwards. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Release times== | ==Release times== | ||
In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the Testfire, Nintendo designated the following times to be used. | In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the Testfire, Nintendo designated the following times to be used. | ||
===North America=== | ===North America=== | ||
*Friday, May 8th 2015 8-9 PM PST | *Friday, May 8th 2015 8-9 PM PST | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Sgtscreen.jpg|The title screen before pre-purchase. | |||
Prepurchaseclothes.png|The | Prepurchasescreen.jpg|The title screen after pre-purchase. | ||
Sgtmessage.jpg|The message given when the Testfire servers are offline. | |||
Sgtweaponselect.png|The weapon selection screen. | |||
Prepurchaseclothes.png|The special clothing unlocked by pre-purchasing. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* The Global Testfire application doesn't create any save data. | |||
* The option to pre-purchase the full game appears at the title screen, at the weapon selection screen, and after matches. Players who pre-purchased received special gear for the Testfire. | |||
* When the servers were shut down, players online were given the message: "A communications error occurred." They were then taken back to the title screen. However, if they were in the practice area when the servers were shut down, they were not brought back to the title screen and could stay in the area as long as they wanted. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Demos]] | [[Category:Demos]] | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 8 June 2015
The Splatoon Global Testfire was a free Splatoon demo available on the Nintendo eShop. It allowed players to engage in free four-versus-four Turf War at scheduled times ahead of the release of the game. It was available for download before the scheduled times, but server connection was not possible beforehand. The application was made unavailable for download afterwards.
Description
During the Global Testfire, players were able to customize their Inklings and enter a practice area where they could pop balloons and get accustomed to the game's controls. They were then able to enter online matches of Turf War and use the Splattershot Jr., Splattershot, Splat Roller, and Splat Charger on both Saltspray Rig and Walleye Warehouse.
Release times
In order to ensure a sufficient number of players for the Testfire, Nintendo designated the following times to be used.
North America
- Friday, May 8th 2015 8-9 PM PST
- Saturday, May 9th 2015 4-5 AM PST
- Saturday, May 9th 2015 12-1 PM PST
- Saturday, May 23rd 2015 3-4 PM PST (up to 5 PM PST due to connection errors for most of the original time)[1]
Europe
- Saturday, May 9th 2015 4:00 BST
- Saturday, May 9th 2015 12:00 BST
- Saturday, May 9th 2015 20:00 BST
Gallery
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The title screen before pre-purchase.
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The title screen after pre-purchase.
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The message given when the Testfire servers are offline.
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The weapon selection screen.
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The special clothing unlocked by pre-purchasing.
Trivia
- The Global Testfire application doesn't create any save data.
- The option to pre-purchase the full game appears at the title screen, at the weapon selection screen, and after matches. Players who pre-purchased received special gear for the Testfire.
- When the servers were shut down, players online were given the message: "A communications error occurred." They were then taken back to the title screen. However, if they were in the practice area when the servers were shut down, they were not brought back to the title screen and could stay in the area as long as they wanted.
References
- ↑ Whitehead, Thomas. "Splatoon Global Testfire Suffers Major Problems in Final Pre-Launch Session." nintendolife. Gamer Network, 23 May 2015. Web. 23 May 2015.
