Developed by Nintendo, Splatoon Raiders is a single-player-focused spin-off in the Splatoon franchise, released exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. It also supports two-to-four-player local and online cooperative play. Although the game wasn’t much publicized before its release, it has surprised players, who are enjoying its fresh gameplay. It moves from the series’ traditional style and introduces a looter-shooter experience. The gamers have praised the change, with many also calling it a great alternative to Destiny 2 after its decline.
Surprisingly, Splatoon Raiders has earned an average of 9.3/10 on Metacritic, making it the highest-rated Nintendo game by users on the platform. At the time of writing, Splatoon Raiders ranks sixth among Metacritic’s highest user-rated games of all time. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 currently holds the top position with a 9.5 user score, while Splatoon Raiders holds a 9.3 user score and ranks sixth.
The current list places Splatoon Raiders at No. 6, with its 9.3 user score based on more than 1,500 user ratings. Meanwhile, the game has a lower Metascore of 82, based on 96 critic reviews.
Despite receiving a lower critic score, Splatoon Raiders has impressed gamers with its dynamic gameplay, rewarding loot system and classic arcade-style experience. Many gamers feel that it is the most unique Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives.
What’s The Game About?
Here’s what Nintendo’s official synopsis has to say: HUNT FOR TREASURE IN A WILD ADVENTURE! In this single-player-focused game, play as a mechanic working with Deep Cut—a trio of swashbuckling musicians—and venture out into the mysterious Spirhalite Islands! Customize your character, kit yourself out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons and take on waves of enemy Salmonids as you raid the islands for treasure.
