Splatoon 3 review: "Nintendo's threequel has flashes of brilliance everywhere"

Splatoon 3
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GamesRadar+ Verdict

Splatoon 3's campaign struggles between appealing to different players, leaving exhilar♛ating levels interspersed between less enticing hero mode shootouts. However, great movement additions and key quality of life improvements ensure that Nintendo's threequel has flashes of brilliance everywhere.

Pros

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    Some beautifully creative campaign levels

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    Added depth for multiplayer trav൩ersal and movement

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    Less barriers to simply enjoying the game

Cons

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    Campaign can feel inconsistent

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    Tableturf Battler doesn't quite land