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Video Game

Splatoon Raiders

Video game2026Strong TierNintendo Switch 2
81
Critic Score

Critic Scores

OpenCritic
81/100
Top Critic Score
Recommended
87%
Critics recommend
Reviews
141
Critic reviews

Top critic reviews

WellPlayed 10/10

"You know you've hit gold when your biggest criticism of a game is that you just wanted more. Between the fast-paced, technical gameplay, the depth of the build mechanics, and the irreverent design that underpins the Splatoon series, this is an experience that's shockingly hard to fault. Go play it."

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TechStomper 5/5

"Splatoon Raiders offers enough new ideas to feel fresh without throwing away what made the series so enjoyable in the first place"

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Rapid Reviews UK 5/5

"Splatoon Raiders is peak character design and one of the best looking Nintendo Switch 2 games to date. As said before, each level is unique and the graphics beautiful. The base itself is very detailed, even when you ink around a workstation and then use the station, the ink is still visible. The workstations themselves have a lot of detailed parts and items laying around giving it that lived-in feel. Overall the world detail, Salmonid visual upgrades, and the equipment you hold all look great and give Splatoon Raiders a top spot graphically on the Switch 2."

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GamesCreed 4.8/5

"Splatoon Raiders proves that breaking from the norm can produce something unique for a franchise that might have easily relied on iteration. This bold move adds dimension to the Splatoon universe and sets the stage for further spin-offs. Raiders, alone or with friends, is a vivid, satisfying, and shockingly rich adventure that fits alongside Nintendo's best recent releases."

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SmashPad 4.8/5

"This is a fantastic Splatoon game, and that’s exactly what me and millions of other fans were looking for. If you’ve been wanting to experience this series but wanted a single-player focused experience, this is where you’ll want to start."

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