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As someone who extensively played the first Splatoon, I was worried that this sequel wouldn't have enough to feel like a new experience. However, a fantastic single player campaign, an addicting online co-op mode, and frantic online matches have me coming back time and time again.
Easier to play, harder to masterThe guitar controller was redesigned for the best gameplay across all skill levels. The new 2x3-button layout makes it easier to play with only three buttons, or, on veteran, it mirrors what it's like to play chord shapes with all six buttons, making the game easier for beginners and harder for experts.
On Xbox One, it either wouldn't connect properly, or would lag beyond playability. We returned it and decided we'd just take turns with the one that came with it, playing with 2 was just too frustrating.