Splatoon
Splatoon is a colorful third-person shooter video game series developed by Nintendo. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by anthropomorphic sea creatures called Inklings and Octolings, players engage in turf wars using ink-based weapons in vibrant, fast-paced multiplayer battles.
Category
Game
Release Year
2015
Origin
Japan
Tags
shootermultiplayernintendocolorfulcompetitivefamily-friendlyunique
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Splatoon
Aliases
Not specified
Type
game
Release Year
2015
Status
Active franchise
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Nintendo
Original Work
game
Genre
shooter, multiplayer, nintendo, colorful, competitive, family-friendly, unique
Content Information
Synopsis
Splatoon is a colorful third-person shooter video game series developed by Nintendo. Set in a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by anthropomorphic sea creatures called Inklings and Octolings, players engage in turf wars using ink-based weapons in vibrant, fast-paced multiplayer battles.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
shooter, multiplayer, nintendo, colorful, competitive, family-friendly, unique
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Video Games
Adaptations
Manga, Art books, Soundtrack albums
Merchandise
Amiibo figures, Clothing, Accessories, Plushies, Art supplies
Cross Media
Nintendo Direct presentations, Splatfests, Tournaments
Commercial Information
Games Sales
Over 20 million copies across all games
Merchandise Revenue
Hundreds of millions in related products
Esports Prize
Multiple tournament prize pools
Critical Reception
Generally excellent reviews (80-90 Metacritic)
Audience Reception
Beloved by players, strong competitive scene
Awards
Game Awards nominations, Japan Game Awards
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Millions of active players worldwide
Demographics
Primarily teens and young adults, family-friendly appeal
Community Platforms
Reddit, Twitter, Discord, YouTube, Twitch
Fan Creations
Fan art, Memes, Gameplay videos, Tournaments, Cosplay
Competitions
Splatoon World Championship, Regional tournaments, Splatfests
Fandom Characteristics
Creative, Competitive, Fashion-conscious, Inclusive, Energetic
Historical Development
Creation Background
Nintendo wanted to create a new shooter IP that was family-friendly and unique
Major Milestones
2015: Original Splatoon launches on Wii U, 2017: Splatoon 2 becomes major Switch success, 2018: Octo Expansion adds single-player depth, 2022: Splatoon 3 launches with new mechanics, 2023: Side Order DLC expands the universe
Cultural Impact
Redefined shooter genre for younger audiences, influenced fashion and art
Legacy
Established Nintendo as capable of creating new successful IPs
Related Links
splatoon.nintendo.com
www.enjoyip.com