Splatoon 3
Splatoon 3 is the latest in the series of shooting games where you fire ink rather than bullets in highly skilled battles. As well as taking out opponents, teams work together to cover the arena with their coloured ink. It stands out for the less violent approach to combat and the visualisation of who is winning the most territory.
CONTENT RATING
Violence
PLATFORMS
POSITIVE GAMEPLAY
PLAY STYLE
You play in Splatsville, located in the sun-scorched Splatlands, where you take on rivals in online battles. Play is like other shooting games, only here you aim to claim territory by covering it in ink in four-on-four fights. When areas are covered with your colour you can switch to your squid form to move much quicker. The battle continues until the time runs out whereupon the team that claims the most turf wins.
As you progress you can customise your outfits to show off your signature splatting style. Some of these are won, purchased or unlocked by owning the Splatoon series amiibo figurines. The result is a highly skilled and tactical combat game. Learning the different arenas and wide range of paint-based weapons is all part of the fun.
GAMEPLAY TRAILER
Good to know
Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable
Online Interactions
Some contact risks exist with multiplayer games such as bullying and online hate. Talk to your child about online etiquette, the importance of reporting any inappropriate behaviour and how to report or block an unkind player if they need to.
Violent content
Some video games include violent content, but how it's portrayed may vary from cartoon violence to that which is more realistic. Review the game's rating to ensure what your child sees is suitable for their development, use parental controls to set content age limits and talk regularly about how the violence they see in-game makes them feel.
Real vs. Fantasy
Some shooting games may show cartoon-style violence with silly reactions that would not be realistic outside of the game. Talk to your child about what the result of the same action might be outside of the game and why it's important to keep in the game.
Skill level age
Suggested by Family Gaming Database
Although the game looks perfect for super young players, you do need quite a bit of dexterity and motor skills to enjoy it. For children who have had a few years in school, this is a great game, building teamwork and paint-covering strategy. It's also a good alternative to more violent shooting games like Fortnite, but every bit as skilful and exuberant.
Content rating
Rated PEGI 7 for Violence. The violence in this game is unrealistic. When the characters are hit with ink multiple times they explode into splashes of ink. The game is set in a very colourful, cartoony and therefore child-friendly setting. The only available weapons are ink blasters or paint rollers. Some of the bosses look evil but the general atmosphere of the game never gets scary. Characters use expressions like: “Oh carp!” and “This sucker’s not messing around” but no actual swearing.
Accessibility
There are 24 accessibility features for
Splatoon 3
Data by Family Gaming Database
Game details
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Release date
July 21, 2017, updated in 2022
No. of players
You can play this by yourself or as a 8-player online game.
Genre
Shooting | Traversal
In-game purchases
Yes
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