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Play Overview
Splatoon 3 (2017) is the latest in the series of shooting games where you fire ink rather than bullets in highly skilled battles. As well as taking out opponents, teams work together to cover the arena with their coloured ink. It stands out for the less violent approach to combat and the visualisation of who is winning the most territory.
You play in Splatsville, located in the sun-scorched Splatlands, where you take on rivals in online battles. Play is like other shooting games, only here you aim to claim territory by covering it in ink in four-on-four fights. When areas are covered with your colour you can switch to your squid form to move much quicker. The battle continues until the time runs out whereupon the team that claims the most turf wins.
As you progress you can customise your outfits to show off your signature splatting style. Some of these are won, purchased or unlocked by owning the Splatoon series amiibo figurines. The result is a highly skilled and tactical combat game. Learning the different arenas and wide range of paint-based weapons is all part of the fun.
Our examiner, Ellen Robertson, first checked Splatoon 3 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
You play in Splatsville, located in the sun-scorched Splatlands, where you take on rivals in online battles. Play is like other shooting games, only here you aim to claim territory by covering it in ink in four-on-four fights. When areas are covered with your colour you can switch to your squid form to move much quicker. The battle continues until the time runs out whereupon the team that claims the most turf wins.
As you progress you can customise your outfits to show off your signature splatting style. Some of these are won, purchased or unlocked by owning the Splatoon series amiibo figurines. The result is a highly skilled and tactical combat game. Learning the different arenas and wide range of paint-based weapons is all part of the fun.
Our examiner, Ellen Robertson, first checked Splatoon 3 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 4 months ago.
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Play Style
This is a Shooting and Traversal game with Action and Platform elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 8-player online game. To play battles in the same place on the Switch version with up to 8 others you each need a console and the game. Or you can play online with up to 8 players in public or private matches. Turf Wars is the main mode, but you can also compete for rankings in one of Anarchy Battle’s four game modes.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 8 hours and 12 hours to complete. Once you have completed the campaign (which can be played with two players locally) the real fun is in the online multiplayer game.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
- Raise aspirations through esports
- Play your first shooting game
- Paint your game world
- Compete On Separate Devices
- Use motion controls rather than sticks
- Play the best motion controlled games
This game has helped players develop their Physical Health as part of the following pathways:
This game has been the inspiration for the following activities:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Although the game looks perfect for super young players, you do need quite a bit of dexterity and motor skills to enjoy it. For children who have had a few years in school, this is a great game, building teamwork and paint-covering strategy. It's also a good alternative to more violent shooting games like Fortnite, but every bit as skilful and exuberant.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 11-year-olds play this game:
- 11-year-old: Competitive Splatting
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
Costs
Splatoon 3 usually costs £49.99.
The series has been available on Nintendo consoles:
This game supports Nintendo's amiibo, figurines and cards that can be purchased separately to unlock in-game items.
If you subscribe to Nintendo Online for 12 months (required to play online) you also get a free set of clothing and other items.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Splatoon 3
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
The series has been available on Nintendo consoles:
- Splatoon on the Wii U
- Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3 on the Switch.
This game supports Nintendo's amiibo, figurines and cards that can be purchased separately to unlock in-game items.
If you subscribe to Nintendo Online for 12 months (required to play online) you also get a free set of clothing and other items.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 21/07/2017, updated in 2022
Out Now: Switch
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1 (8 online)
Genres: Shooting, Traversal (Action and Platform)
Accessibility: 24 features
Components: 3D First-Person and Cartoon
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