Strong online play Fun new weapons Lengthy single-player content Salmon Run gets tense Excellent world construction

Still no voice chat Tableturf battles feel isolated

“Splatoon 3 delivers a breed of content-rich multiplayer fun that's refreshing to see in the age of shaky free-to-play promises.”

Fun for kids and big kids alike ; Superb soundtrack ; Platforming at its best ; Refined multiplayer

Online still not where it needs to be

Splatoon 3 further proves why Nintendo holds the series in such high regard, featuring a fantastic single-player experience and refined multiplayer that will delight people of all ages.

More fun inky shooting ; New maps ; A range of modes to explore

Motion controls still an acquired taste ; Doesn't feel drastically new

More Splatoon is a very good thing, and we've really enjoyed our time with the third game - and our glimpses of online play have been really promising. It's got a zippy campaign and is still the most family-friendly shooter out there.

Turf Wars as fun and easy to parse as always ; Great sense of style with more customisation ; A more substantial and varied single-player mode ; Salmon Run whenever you like

Not all new abilities feel like they make much difference ; Lobby, match-making and voice chat systems still restrictive compared to competition

While mostly an evolution, Splatoon 3 still remains one of the freshest shooters you can find anywhere