Splatoon Raiders' User Scores Are Off To A Splashing Start On Metacritic
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Splatoon Raiders, a Switch 2 exclusive, has received widespread praise from fans since its release, ranking as the seventh highest user-rated game of all time on Metacritic with a score of 9.3/10 from over 700 user ratings.
- The game holds the distinction of being the top user-rated Nintendo game on Metacritic and is the second highest-rated game of 2026 behind Resident Evil Requiem.
- Unlike previous entries, Splatoon Raiders removes the core competitive multiplayer experience but still offers robust multiplayer options for cooperative play.
- Nintendo Life's poll shows nearly 50% of respondents rate the game as "excellent" with 9/10 stars, and 25% give it a perfect score; their review awarded it 9/10, praising its visuals, performance, and value.
- The game is highlighted as a must-play for many, praised for its quality, multiplayer flexibility, and affordable price, despite not pushing genre boundaries.
