The review states that Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2) has the best single-player campaign in the series. It also highlights the fantastic multiplayer Salmon Run mode.
Nintendo created Splatoon Raiders as a spin-off instead of Splatoon 4 to offer a new entry point into the series with a single-player, roguelite adventure, moving away from the franchise's standard competitive formula. The developers wanted to release non-competitive elements as a standalone game, while continuing to develop competitive gameplay in future titles.
Splatoon Raiders, an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch 2, launches on July 23 with players taking on the role of the Mechanic to help Deep Cut find treasures guarded by Salmonids across the Spirhalite Islands. The game features a robust progression loop, an RPG-esque gear system, and both single-player and online options.
