Is This Peak Splatoon? Revisiting Octo Expansion

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[@ProChara]

Would you guys want to see more of Octo Expansion?

[@JasonParis-d8r]

Yes

[@patgaming7363]

+Yeah!

[@Skull2487YT]

Yes!

[@LOL_1243]

Do a gimmick run

[@genixlefrench9763]

Yes

[@actone4822]

As someone who's only played Side Order and not Octo Expansion, I see why 8 balls are despised now.

[@lorettabes4553]

Hahaha, they were not as bad when I played it myself. Like... you just need to be patient

[@Arth020]

i played it recently for the first time and screenshared it to my friends(i play off the live feed from my capture card), they were bummed that i had no issue with the 8-ball levels what so ever. also i raced through the dlc no problem, even some of the infamous level ones... so idk... is it better then side order? if you're really good then you might say no because side order will have more playtime for you. And personally i'm EVER so slightly leaning towards side order.

[@best_mate456]

As a player to prefer side order over octo expansion 8 ball is not as good in OE.

[@stapidomcazfaikeurmom4935]

Pleeeaaaase play octo expansion it's so good

[@Typi]

I know the blender is goofy and what not, but it serves as a really good contrast to the usual world of Splatoon. There's a bunch of usual household appliances used as weapons, decoration, or other stuff in the world of Splatoon, so I remember thinking "Oh, well I'm sure it's just some funky teleporter that looks like a blender" since that's the kind of logic Splatoon would normally use, but no, it's literally just a giant blender lol. I think it acts as a good way to tell the player "Yeah, this villain isn't working with the usual Splatoon logic"

[@SuperDestroyerFox]

That’s actually a great point. Plus a lot of other wacky stuff is in the level backgrounds so it does make you seem like it’s repurposed

[@mileven3ggo3njoyer]

Octo Expansion is the main reason I prefer Splatoon 2 over Splatoon 3. It was one of the most challenging yet rewarding campaigns I’ve ever experienced and the story was filled with all kinds of surprises. It answered a lot of questions surrounding some of the characters uncertain roles in Splatoon 2 and got me fully invested into the Splatoon universe. This DLC put Splatoon 2 into my top 5 favorite video games of all time and its quality has yet to be matched since.

[@OriginalGameteer]

I know Octo and Side can't be completely compared to one another due to being so different But lord I think Octo was the much better dlc expansion of the 2

[@meguchy_]

OCTO EXPANSION MENTIONED 🗣️🔥💯✨

[@fim099]

this is actually so fun. charas so good at smaller chill gameplay videos. love this

[@fim099]

this guy speaks fax 💯💯😎

[@fireyocean8129]

Watching that Baller level made me realize an Octo Expansion like level with Kraken Royale would go insanely hard.

[@mastrsonic375]

*insert 8 ball PSTD*

[@GwenWood857geassotaku]

@@mastrsonic375 Saaame

[@dabrreadman]

NOT THE 8 BALL MY OCTOLING HAS A THERAPIST EVERY TIME SOMEONE MENTIONS 8 BALL

[@THECyberStriker]

Why are there so many 8 ball comments 😭 they were NOT that hard

[@C-58]

TEST FAILED

[@UNSC_john117]

skill issue

[@silasadams3329]

Was I the only one who found 8 balls easy and fun? Like genuinely, all my friends say how much it made them suffer, but I easily passed them and had a great time doing so.

[@RachelPlayz_]

I also found them easy but not that fun. I think the reason for why a lot of players disliked 8-ball levels was because they were the most time-consuming?

[@lorettabes4553]

Same. I found them fun if a little annoying sometimes. The main reason people hate them (I think) is because they lack patience. Rushing the eightball and not clearing the way makes it 1000 times harder.

[@NiGHTcapD]

Me too. I never hated them.

[@m4rcyonstation93]

​@@lorettabes4553 idk i think they really break the pace of the game, basically a finicky escort mission in a super fast paced shooter feels really weird imo. Granted i generally think splatoon singleplayer should be faster in general

[@michealmistilteinn]

Octo Expansion truly was a dlc of all time.

[@springlink3188]

*truly was one of the best dlc*

[@duhmoted]

WE GOIN BACK TO THE OLD OUTRO WITH THIS ONE

[@herochris1221]

Octo Expansion is a classic that the Splatoon devs went all-out in terms of design. Those 8-ball missions were a nightmare to remember.

[@agentblackbird9435]

I like Side Order and Octo Expansion both a lot gameplay wise, but I feel like Side Order falls flat on the story side of things because a lot of things that I feel like are significant aren’t explained (who were the people that worked with Marina? Who specifically made Smollusk? How were Inklings able to access a test made for the Sanitized? What are the effects of Grayscaling and what does it do?)

[@dr.happyfuntimes1214]

I hope they update side order to flesh it out a little more

[@wolfyspl]

THE DREADED 8 BALLL HOW IVE MISSED YOU😱😱😱

[@HaraldurJohnson]

i've never played octo expansion so it is really cool to see some more gameplay from my fav content creator

[@Grevgy]

I forgot how much of a banger this dlc was

[@davidhower7095]

It’s cool how the Octo Shower gets buffed Sting Ray

[@pheldsparr]

The sound effect for when the shower guy is about to charge at you sounds like the same sound effect used in Breath of the Wild when something gets powered by elecricity.

[@Kip-rl6rb]

The Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion is a brilliant addition to the game! The 80 unique levels offer fresh and exciting challenges, from tricky obstacle courses to intense battles. The vibrant art style and energetic soundtrack create an immersive and stylish atmosphere. Completing the expansion unlocks the ability to play as an Octoling in the main game, adding even more customization options. I thought that this DLC is a must-have. Its engaging story, challenging levels, and outstanding presentation make it a standout addition to the game. Thanks for playing it again because I need a reminder of what peak splatoon is.

[@dartcolors1073]

I actually just played octo expansion just a few months ago to prepare for side order, and I can see why people faun over it so much. Although I've already had it spoiled so much over years, playing it was still an enjoyable experience and the music is so good and helps elevate the final sections

[@kelpie6978]

Okay this is crazy, but i was replaying octo expansion recently myself and it hits real different with more knowledge of splatoon than anything I've known beefore and i must say that it just feels so great to bee back at octo expansion

[@dark_moth7]

16:25 - IT USED RAY. DON'T LET IT DECIVE YOU. IT'S UNSAVABLE. *BURN IT!* 🔥🔥🔥

[@roykooper902]

I think Octo Expansion is one of the best paid dlc ever made. The only others I can think of that rival it are Xenoblade 2 and 3 having Torna the Golden Country and Future Redeemed. Side Order was good but doesn't compare to Octo Expansion in my opinion.

[@Overlordette]

From the industrial backgrounds to the music, the Octo Expansion is aesthetically my favorite campaign in all of splatoon

[@YuzuTheF1rst]

You have no idea how long it took me to complete that octo-shower boss in s2 😭 also those 8 - ball challenges were my nightmares.

[@SomeGalNamedEve]

Hearing the enemy alert sound effect in-game instead of as a bleep feels so weird lmao

[@Fathom732]

I like watching chara replay stuff from a while ago and still enjoy it

[@Couscous_casual]

yes, this is peak splatoon indeed

[@demithefiend]

this video has such a cozy vibe, would def. like to see more

[@SiSoz]

9:11 baffled how this didn't count as a fail (Probably was a super tiny non-visible bit of ink there)

[@PenguinXD4]

In that challenge it takes a good bit for the game to register you have no ink so you can grab the ink can but You have to be fast about it

[@-bemyvalentine-]

I love how challenging OE felt, lots of people hated the 8 balls but honestly the fact that they actually made me sit down and think just made them really fun for me. Considering how piss easy Splatoon campaigns are, OE was such a breath of fresh air and I'm sad the ONLY way to make SO even remotely challenging is completely turning off all hacks.

[@potatojuiceultra]

1:52 I recently went back to finally beat After Alterna in S3 and I noticed this, I especially forgot how inconsistent zooka felt before it was buffed

[@jacktem1]

i actually just revisted Octo expansion last night for the first time since it came out (i was like 9 years old) and beat all the stages I hadn’t beat (girl power took surprisingly only like 5 minutes) but still working on inner agent 3

[@flamingcouch-mp6de]

I missed the inkable tree leaves from splatoon 2

[@H2Overdrive99]

LOVE Octo Expansion! Would definitely love more!

[@Camphreneas]

In retrospect, I do enjoy Octo Expansion quite a bit more than I do with Side Order. The levels are very creative, and genuinely challenging to do, especially if you want to 1000% it, the Inner Agent 3 fight at the _very_ end of the DLC is also just as challenging, if not, even harder, and more fun to do. There’s some essence of Octo Expansion being retained within Alterna’s levels, though not as difficult in order to compensate for players who are new to the Splatoon series. And most importantly: it has a great story built around it, with Off the Hook’s relationship, OtH getting to know (former) Captain Cuttlefish better, as well as the both of them helping agent 8 escape the treacherous Deep Sea Metro to the “Promised Land.” All of these factors is what makes Octo Expansion a pretty fun, and solid DLC! I also like to think those grapplinks floating around all over the levels of the main game, and Octo Expansion story levels, are meant to be a test, or precursor to how the zipcaster special works in Splatoon 3, in terms of how its basic mechanics functions, which is a pretty cool thing that goes unnoticed by many people, especially for those that had formally played Splatoon 2, moving onto Splat 3!

[@American_i]

I completely forgot about the octo shower before this video. Would love to see more of this

[@CATLOAFMAN]

7:44 I remember this! I picked up bucket like a week before the rps splatfest and when it came I just could not play bucket because the visuals through me off so hard

[@_Neonium_]

(UPDATED) 7/6/24: Just to update you guys that I’ve already 100% and fully re-experienced Octo Expansion At around 24 hours ago from when I’m making this comment, It was just as astounding as I remember when I first played it when it released. 7/3/24: That’s incredible!, I recently bought and started revisiting Splatoon 2 as well, I’ve already beaten Hero mode and got the Hero Shot for turf war matches, and I’m currently working through Octo Expansion, This franchise is a big part of my childhood and I adore it so much.

[@The_Inky_Menace]

5:07 I believe you when you say you’re usually not that bad,it’s just that Octo Expansion BS.

[@BrownCharlie1]

Imagine how much easier Octo Expansion would be with the squid roll and surge

[@closedchill5243]

I enjoyed Side Order a lot more. Octo was just too hard to be fun. Yes you could skip levels, but that always felt hollow. Using roguelike design everyone gets to beat the game on their terms. I did like the Octo finale at least.

[@Not.Kirbo31]

I know this has nothing to do with octo expansion but the triumvirate is coming back for the salmon run shift that Starts 7/6 at 9 am mst And ends 7/8 at 1 am mst

[@chinook3.0]

The difference between the weapons from 2 to 3 is astonishing

[@lumi_xc]

I really like this newish content, I watched your channel update video and I would absolutely love to see new stuff!

[@CrushedLollipops]

octo expansion content would be very fun to see!

[@Pikatwig16]

So, the weapons didn't get updated with the patches they got for this. I noticed that, for Return of the Mamalians, the buffs weapons and specials got in the main game translated over. I remember Inkjet specifically got a buff that made one level actually doable.

[@OctoLink-12]

Whenever the outro music played I automatically looked up to change the video haha

[@joefiend7343]

If those hook thingies that you shoot and it pulls you towards them would encourage more interesting charger play and make fighting chargers more fun if they were added to multiplayer maps I bet

[@planomania]

Watching Chara fall off the stage several times makes me feel better about how long it took me to finish Octo Expansion XD

[@SeafooSPL]

Bring back the OE challenges!!!

[@Kiwi_qxx]

Yes do more plsssss i havent played this in forever

[@Gayboythenormalboy1686]

I wish i got to play it in 2, while I love side order I still want to experience octo expansion

[@DeltaTried]

Man, I forgot how much I prefer the splatoon 2 bosses over the splat 3 ones. Yea I don’t remember all the splat 3 single player bosses (except the last “normal” boss).

[@supremekirb]

the weirdest bit about the inkjet's low boost is that it had S3 buffed boost as early as the S2 testfire. I have no idea why they removed it for the release

[@Autistic_Menace00]

Fun fact! The octo shower is actually dating one of those rubber ducks (this may only be true for the octo valley one, anyway we love an objectum king)

[@Lyra_dragonal]

I much prefer how S2 ink looks conpaired to S3 except for side order, that inks is best ink

[@rozzzarukon]

the shower boss with the inkjet was the hardest boss in octo expansion for me x_x

[@antoniomoreira5039]

I like how they used the OG outro

[@tt._.donald]

Booyah! The old outro also make it's return.

[@Nics1415]

I like this new style of content

[@blunderbus2695]

One must imagine Squidsyphus happy...

[@WoomiestWoomy]

I recently replayed Octo Expansion too! It’s honestly unfair to all game developers that gaming in its entirety peaked in 2018.

[@scotty-smith]

Just completed Splatoon 3's single player mode. Bought Octo Expansion years ago, but didn't play very much. Was wondering if I would go back if it would still hold up after S3 single player. Enjoyed watching.

[@bluebirbjayy]

"Test failed" vietnam flash back Need I say more

[@brain_cell]

7:44 does anyone remember when the entire splatoon community gaslit itself into thinking the stringer had to shoot straight up to paint the floor? what was that about?

[@harmless9336]

Oh thats simple. Because it did. The only reliable ink on the entire weapon was where the arrows landed so to paint its feet its only options were to paint straight up or straight down. As shots fly though the air they paint more when they land, along with the tap arrows spreading naturally, so painting up was the best option if you wanted to paint around you.

[@brain_cell]

@@harmless9336maybe firing up was marginally better, but when i used the stringer on launch, i would just tap the floor to paint my feet; i never felt like i *_had_* to look up to get paint

[@The_FlamingBlade]

Side Order ball does damage to enemies, while Octo Expansion ball does damage to players

[@Santo-zk8iv]

Props to chara for spending $20 dollars just for a video ❤️

[@Verdugo_Arulaq]

Bro Octo Expansion I think was the best Splatoon had to offer Side Order was fun but it cannot compare to OE Like at all

[@captaincozmo8529]

Am I the only one who didn't mind the 8 ball levels in OE or the zones levels in SO? (particularly the 8 shaped one) I really never thought they were that hard

[@hollowfoundry]

Hearing your outro music in the wild at 13:32 was mildly confusing for a sec lol

[@lorettabes4553]

15:07 I always prefer new bosses over reusing old ones. I got tired of the octostomper (or whatever his name was). Even Frye's boss suffered from being the reused boss; though I guess lore wise they found it as scrap and repuposed it? Still... compared to shiver and big man, Frye

[@chaln3726]

To awnser the question yes it is the peak of splatoon

[@j.corbygaming]

We are so back

[@koveltskiis8391]

I had no problems with the 8 balls, I just took them slow

[@scrustle]

One must imagine Squidyphus happy.

[@Miniature_B]

I miss the old Chara Octoling Haircut.😊😇

[@MatildatheMoonwolf]

Ah yes, Octo Expansion. The only part of S2 I actually enjoy.

[@lin262603]

i can't wait for inner agent 3

[@hashbrown_tf2]

I always thought that E-liter was the hardest weapon for 8:43 even though it’s the recommended weapon. It’s probably just me though idk

[@SALTYTOAD00]

I still think Side Order is better, but Octo Expansion is still amazing, and I'm glad I was able to experience it thanks to the NSO Expansion Pack.

[@Jessieinkman08]

I always revisit octo expansion for pre nerf weapons like Brella

[@magic3734]

Video 83 of commenting on Chara videos till brella is good

[@Nathan11107]

2:42 Hey, it's the old outro music!

[@kirahhdrop]

The bosses ☠️☠️☠️ they seem actually TOUGH

[@ItsWolf0]

Seeing Prochara struggling with splatoon is so weird to see

[@toast1612]

8 ball missions are like if pot rolling was meant to be a thing in ror2

[@Mikefilms419]

Notice how everyone goes back to octo expansion this much but NO ONE touches splatoon 3 singleplayer this much

[@zompig5550]

Yeah! The old outro!

[@eaa1338]

They still haven’t updated the jetpack in S3 story mode.

[@Elemental029]

Chara's redoing Octo expansion series? yes please

[@agustinvillarreal7264]

Put old charger paint on the pencil and watch the world drown before you.

[@RobertBrocchini]

I think it would be cool if they released previous single player campaigns like Octo expansion as dlc for the new games

[@shoelace24]

Octo expansion with squid roll would be so nice

[@newstar2248]

Can’t wait for the inner agent 3 fight again 👍

[@samuelturner6076]

Yes, Octo Expansion was peak Splatoon and its not even close imo. I rate it as the 3rd best "Nintendo" DLC on the switch.

[@Mainonaise]

The og intro goes hard

[@Splatquidd]

Be careful, if you are diagnosed with 8 ball people will hate you... Unless you are in splatoon 3

[@lorettabes4553]

I 100% feel like some people have nostalgia for Octo Expansion. I'm not coming for yall, I just think Octo Expansion is on par with Splatoon 3 story mode. Comparing Expansion with Side Order is tougher though, because they are so different!

[@setelf1547]

Yes please! Way more!!❤

[@JustCrazyDK]

Octo Expansion was Peak.