In the standard multiplayer mode Turf War, you're tasked with inking more of the map than your opponents while also "splatting" them to limit their progress. You can also ink walls and swim up them in squid form, which adds to your verticality in matches. Swimming also has a stealth element to it, since you're harder to see and faster, and therefore better equipped for surprise attacks. That extends to the gameplay, of course your weapons shoot (or sometimes fling) ink, and you can instantly change into your squid form and swim through ink puddles to reload. The shoe store is called Shella Fresh, for example, and cute fish-themed decor peppers the hub area.
Their world is bright and filled with nautical puns both spoken and implied, and even just walking around and picking out new clothes is delightful. Like the first game, Splatoon 2 stars human-squid hybrids called Inklings. And while the logistics of its multiplayer aren't perfect, Splatoon 2 is a vibrant and exuberant sequel with enough fresh additions and changes to set it apart from the original. As far as shooters go, its unique movement mechanics stand out and make each match exciting. It's colorful and quirky and unafraid to be different, and it's consistently a blast to play.