[Splatoon 3] Why is it called a crap game? A thorough explanation of lag, matching, and stress factors

Prerequisite structure that tends to make Splatoon rough

First of all,
Splatoon is a game that has the following elements at the same time.

• Appearance and operability for casual users
• Practical team-based PvP
• Clear victory/loss and rank system

With this structure,

“Beginner who starts casually”
“Intermediate and advanced player who is particular about winning and losing”

are competing on the same playing field, creating an environment where
stress can easily explode.

Reason why it is called a shitty game ① Uncomfortable lag and judgment

The most common complaints about Splatoon 3 are
lag and unnatural hit detection.

Examples of common lag damage

• I hid behind the wall but was defeated
• Death judgment even though the bullet did not hit
• Opponent appears to warp

These are

• Difference in line quality
• Synchronization delay
• Processing failure

.

In a shooter game,
Low reliability in shooting is a fatal flaw, and
the biggest factor that leads to crappy game reviews.

Reason why it’s called a shitty game ② Matching feels unfair

Splatoon is basically a 4vs4 team battle.

However,

• Mixed players with different abilities
• Frequent formation accidents
• Matching with biased roles

is likely to occur,

“I’m trying my best but I can’t win”
“My allies are too weak”

.

The problem of too high dependence on allies

• If it is not painted even if you kill it, you lose
• There is no point in painting if the front collapses
• It is difficult to turn the game around by one person

This structure creates
intense stress and thoughts of blaming others.

Reason why it is called a crap game ③ Overemphasis on the environment of weapons and specials

In Splatoon 3, the environment changes significantly with each update.

• Some weapons are extremely strong
• Special disparity
• Composition accidents that cannot be countered

This allows

“Using your favorite weapon is a disadvantage”
“Any weapon other than environmental weapons is treated as a mine”

The number of players who feel this will increase.

Especially the more serious the player is, the more likely they are to feel that
Low degree of freedom = shitty game.

Reason why it’s called a shitty game ④ Rules are too difficult to understand

Splatoon is

• Nawabari
• Gachi area
• Gachiyagra
• Gachihoko
• Gachiasari

There are many rules, and
each one is completely different.

For beginners,

• I don’t know what to do to win
• Kill all the time and lose
• On the other hand, just paint and lose

It is easy to fall into a situation like
unreasonable defeat.

Reason why it is called a crap game ⑤ Civility and mental exhaustion

Despite the lack of direct chat in Splatoon,

• Place
• Intentional self-destruction
• Passive play
• Obvious trolling

is the problem.

Also

• Stress due to consecutive losses
• Pressure of promotion/relegation
• Time-limited events

It’s also a
mentally draining game.

Why beginners tend to think it’s a shitty game

For beginners,

• I don’t understand the map structure
• Not knowing advantageous positions
• Cannot perform special management

You will be thrown into a ranked battle in this state.

Then,

• One-sidedly done
• I don’t know what’s wrong
• Unable to feel improvement

It’s easy to get stuck in a negative loop and think,
“This is a crap game.”

Why Splatoon is still popular

While there are many negative points,
There are also clear reasons why Splatoon continues to be supported.

• Perfection of design and music
• Intuitive operation
• The uniqueness of painting
• The exhilarating feeling of a momentary reversal

In particular,

• While talking with friends
• Don’t worry too much about winning or losing

When playing,
ratings vary greatly.

People who are suitable for Splatoon and people who are not suitable for it

Suitable for people

• Enjoy team battles
• Don’t get too excited about winning or losing
• Ability to research and reflect

Not suitable for people

• Seeking complete meritocracy
• Feeling strong stress due to dependence on allies
• Consecutive losses cause mental breakdown

Thoughts to avoid bad game reviews

How to enjoy Splatoon

• Focus on improving your fighting ability rather than winning rate
• After consecutive losses, take a graceful break
• Be aware of the role of each rule
• Don’t expect too much from strays

It is important to make a distinction.

Summary: Splatoon is “a game with too high expectations”

• Lag and matching problems are real
• High dependence on allies, easy to accumulate stress
• Still, it is uniquely interesting

Splatoon 3 is a
game that is easily called a crap game because the expectations of the player are too high.