Gaming How did the first global testfire round go?

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Some thoughts:
  • I was disconnected only once and I have crap rural internet.
  • Overall very good online experience and in-game performance, no perceptible lag or framerate drops.
  • I was let in about five minutes early and wasn't kicked out until 10 minutes after it was supposed to end.
  • Using motion controls with the joycons was really hard to get used to.
  • Speaking of hard to get used to, that jump button. Holy crap.
  • Otherwise it was basically Splatoon 1. That's cool with me, but yeah.
 
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Being my first time playing Splatoon, I was a bit skeptical going in. But holy crap is it fun! All the weapons are pretty great except the sniper one. And im also doing halfway decent for a noob as well. It's pretty easy to tell who has or hasn't played Splatoon in the past. :P Definitely a day one purchase for me. Haven't had that much fun in a shooter type game in a while.
 

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I was in my calculus class when the first testfire round happened so I couldn't join in haha, but anyways I would love to hear your current thoughts about Splatoon 2 before I get to experience it myself later tonight. From viewing the demos I don't think the graphics are as good as the original Splatoon, the ink isn't as shiny ans there aren't that many lighting effects as the first one had, hopefully this will be fixed later in development. How where the controls? Still as tight and responsive? Please do not spare me the details! :)
Unfortunately couldn't make one as I was at Jujistu training but I'm doing the 11am GMT session today :D
 

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I got to play two rounds now, one in docked mode and the other one in handheld mode. Its still abreally fun game, I loved the new hairstyles and outfits they had. The music was nice but I didnt find them to be as thrilling as the fast paced music in the first splatoon. Love all the new sub weapons. I like how they made the splat chargers light up when charging so you can see them from afar and try to avoid their long range 1 hit KOs. I liked the motion controls however I dont like that when I recalibrate the motion controls using Y that it doesnt make the current angle youre holding the switch in as the default angle/position. Still very fun, tight controls, nice music, nice graphics and atmosphere. Can't wait to play more rounds! :)

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Oh and I liked being able to glance at the map by just looking down at the gamepad, but now I have to press x to look at the gamepad and it doesnt feel as good, I like that we're still able to move even if the map is obscuring your view though. Ill get used to it eventually I guess
 

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This is my first time playing Splatoon. It's a great concept, but personally I feel like it needs a little work. Either that, or I need to learn how to play it. I find everything feels a little... slow. You can shoot fast, but that's about all you can do fast.
It lacks an option to pick a mode based on player skill. I find the matches were always a mix of hardcore Splatoon players and people walking into corners.
Overall, I'd say it needs fine-tuning before I commit to a purchase.
 

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First time player, no connection or lag problems. Test fire started 10 minutes before 11 pm and ended 10 minutes after 12 am. Very fun game but also very competitive and fast past, not really my cup of tea. Might pick it up when the price drops or if there is deal for the game.
 

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Consistently in second or third place.
Had issues getting into lobbies a few times (error connecting to other persons console).
Got bored real quick, Having never played Splatoon, I hope there is more to this game that what I've just seen.
 

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This is my first time playing Splatoon. It's a great concept, but personally I feel like it needs a little work. Either that, or I need to learn how to play it. I find everything feels a little... slow. You can shoot fast, but that's about all you can do fast.
It lacks an option to pick a mode based on player skill. I find the matches were always a mix of hardcore Splatoon players and people walking into corners.
Overall, I'd say it needs fine-tuning before I commit to a purchase.
It is the test fire. Ranked mode exists.
 
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had no lags ... pretty solid and nice.
but i m too nooby for that game. never played the first game .. just started with the test fire.
Problem: Those strange movement controls... didnt get used to it :s
i guess it wont be in my Collection for a Long time :s crappy controls with joycon imo.

I got disconnected in docked mode too.
had to manually type in my DNS - Problem solved ^^
 

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I also wish they would add in CPUs if someone disconnects from a match, I had two battles where it turned into a 2v4 because the game doesnt provide a backup teammate if they happen to leave the match
 

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had no lags ... pretty solid and nice.
but i m too nooby for that game. never played the first game .. just started with the test fire.
Problem: Those strange movement controls... didnt get used to it :s
i guess it wont be in my Collection for a Long time :s crappy controls with joycon imo.

I got disconnected in docked mode too.
had to manually type in my DNS - Problem solved ^^
You can turn off those controls, even in the demo it was possible (start while in weapon selection screen)
 

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It think they are using an older build. i noticed the roller worked like it used to. i don't bounce off of players when i try to run them over. and i dont d/c much.
 

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