Players can actually use the Wii U GamePad to view a map of the surroundings and instantly launch towards the location of another teammate, as well as use optional gyroscopic controls to assist with the aiming.
Upon its release, “Splatoon” received positive reviews, with critics praising Nintendo’s decision to enter the genre with a new intellectual property. The game also received favorable reviews for its overall style and presentation, gameplay mechanics, and its soundtrack.
Nonetheless, “Splatoon” also had its fair share of criticisms which was directed at the exclusion of voice chat and private lobbies, which are features that are typically present or available in the genre of multiplayer shooters. Issues were also raised against the game for its on-disc content locked using Amiibo, the limited number of multiplayer maps, and issues with online matchmaking.
When it was released in May, “Splatoon” debuted at No 1 and No. 2 respectively on the video game sales charts in Japan and the United Kingdom. It has sold over 144,000 copies during its launching week in Japan. “Splatoon” also became the fastest-selling new IP on the Wii in the United Kingdom. By June 2015, a total of one million copies of the game has been sold worldwide.