《Splatoon》（日文原名：スプラトゥーン）是任天堂於2015年在Wii U平台推出的創新第三人稱射擊遊戲，將「墨水塗鴉」與團隊對戰巧妙結合，並創造出截然不同於傳統射擊遊戲的鮮明風格。設定在末世過後的未來世界，人類演化出能在陸上與水中自由切換的「Inkling」（烏賊人）種族，他們以「墨汁」作為武器，為奪取領地的主導權而展開激烈、卻又充滿童趣的對戰競賽。雖然沒有複雜的劇情任務，但一段段動畫化的賽季結束簡報，配合電台 DJ“小紫”和“家長會長”間的幽默對話，不斷揭示 Inkling 世界的流行文化與地下勢力，讓人在不知不覺中融入這個色彩斑斕的世界。

在操作設計上，充分運用Wii U GamePad和Wii遙控器的雙重優勢。左手握住 GamePad下方的左類比桿控制角色移動，右手握Wii遙控器揮動瞄準與射擊；在必要時，手持遙控器的解像度模式下還能切換成精準的「瞄準視角」。當Inkling 將墨汁噴塗在地面後，便可短暫化身成小烏賊形態，在墨塗之處迅速游動或潛行，以迅速佔領版圖或避開敵方攻勢。主武器有標準射程的「Splattershot」、散射地形的「Splat Roller」、長距離狙擊的「Splat Charger」等多元選擇，並可搭配副武器（如墨彈、炸彈）與特殊武技（如「墨龜盾牌」、「潛力爆發」等），在4對4的「領地爭奪戰（Turf War）」中，比拼的是塗抹地面面積的廣度與隊伍協同作戰的默契；在「排位賽」與「X 排位」中，則有佔領高地、護送機關、奪取目標等高競技性賽制，需要隊伍分工、自我犧牲以及即時溝通。

市場評價方面，一反任天堂以往的休閒風格，帶入濃厚的線上對戰社群元素，上市首月即創下百萬套銷量佳績，並在全球累計銷量突破一千萬套，成為Wii U平台最受歡迎的遊戲之一。《Fami通》給予34/40的高分，讚揚其「在保有任天堂一貫可愛風格之餘，還成功開創出前衛的團隊射擊體驗」；歐美媒體IGN以8.6/10 評價稱其「打破傳統槍戰框架，以塗鴉為武器的概念令人耳目一新，結合易上手、難精通的核心設計，鞏固其長期營運的潛力」。當然，也有玩家抱怨其學習曲線略高，初期在瞄準與移動切換上需要一段時間適應；但任天堂透過定期更新階段性新場、武器與季節活動，有效維持社群活躍度，並成功促成多場線下與線上官方競賽，讓《Splatoon》從遊戲晉升為跨世代的文化現象。

“Splatoon” (Japanese title: スプラトゥーン) is Nintendo’s innovative third-person shooter released for Wii U in 2015, which cleverly combines “ink graffiti” with team-based combat to create a style completely distinct from traditional shooters. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity has evolved into a race called “Inklings” that can freely switch between land and water. Armed with “ink” weapons, they compete in fierce yet playful battles to claim territory. Although the game lacks a complex narrative campaign, each season ends with an animated briefing featuring humorous banter between DJ “Pearl” and “Mayor Callie,” gradually revealing the pop culture and underground forces of the Inkling world, drawing players ever deeper into its colorful universe.

In terms of controls, Splatoon makes full use of the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote. The left thumbstick on the GamePad directs your Inkling’s movement, while the Wii Remote is used for aiming and shooting; you can even toggle into a precision “aiming mode” on the GamePad screen when needed. After splatting ink on the ground, your Inkling can briefly transform into a squid form and swim or sneak through the ink for rapid map control and evasive maneuvers. The game offers a variety of main weapons—such as the medium-range “Splattershot,” area-covering “Splat Roller,” and long-range “Splat Charger”—alongside sub-weapons (like ink grenades and bombs) and special moves (for example, the “Ink Armor Shield” or “Ink Storm”), making for deep tactical diversity. In the 4v4 “Turf War” mode, victory goes to the team that covers the most ground in ink and coordinates best; in “Ranked Battles” and “X Ranked,” modes emphasize objectives like controlling high ground, escorting payloads, or capturing zones, demanding firm teamwork, self-sacrifice, and real-time communication.

Splatoon marked a departure from Nintendo’s usual casual fare by embracing robust online community features. It sold over one million copies in its first month and has since surpassed ten million units worldwide, making it one of Wii U’s most popular titles. Famitsu awarded it 34/40, praising it for “retaining Nintendo’s trademark charm while pioneering a cutting-edge team shooter experience.” Western outlets were equally impressed: IGN gave it an 8.6/10, calling it “a breath of fresh air in shooter design, wielding graffiti as a weapon with a perfect balance of accessibility and depth, ensuring long-term engagement.” While some players initially found the learning curve steep—juggling precise aiming with fluid movement—the game’s regular updates of new maps, weapons, and seasonal events have kept the community active, spawning numerous official online and offline tournaments and elevating Splatoon into a cross-generational cultural phenomenon.