Splatoon
Splatoon is a serious unsung hero of multiplayer games this year. Though its vibrant colors and childish looks may suggest otherwise, Splatoon offers a serious challenge, and anyone who’s gone hands-on with the game will find a truly rewarding and compelling game on Nintendo’s home console. Splatoon offers a unique game mechanic in the form of the characters themselves.
The playable characters known as Inklings have the ability to transform between human and squid, meaning that those large puddles of ink that are covering the map during the game can be used as a means of stealthy and tactical traversal of the map. The Turf War style of gameplay is the standout mode in Splatoon, too, challenging both teams with covering the map with their color of ink the most before time runs out. If you’re looking for a tactical and downright enjoyable multiplayer game, Splatoon is definitely worth picking up.
