Splatoon 2 Is Broken

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Well as we enter the final week of Splatoon 2 it's time for a few special videos. Splatoon 2 has a reputation for being a pretty well balanced game and well, that might not be fully accurate.
Video Edited By: / luci_4k
Video obviously inspired by Heeew's "Melee Is Broken" check it out: • Melee is Broken
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#Splatoon2 #Splatoon3 #ProChara

[@ProChara]

Check out the Splatoon 1 Ver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3y3epV_irGlhrMsi=Xzo_KJhhaMTK5adL

[@dropfish3109]

gaming

[@elijah44gd79]

gaming

[@Turboidkwhattoputhere]

Do splatoon 3 now and all hero modes and dlc and salmon run and blah blah blah

[@Luci_4k]

This video took around 2 months to plan, film, and edit. Thanks to everyone that helped out in the filmmaking process! I had a blast editing this!

[@MrArcadia2009]

That was a lot of fun to watch, so I imagine it was fun to edit. Great job! You're skills are evident.

[@rikuamiright1348]

ey good job luci, you're work is what makes the videos fun to watch, if you didn't edit them chara's videos would be TERRIBLE. /j

[@MrArcadia2009]

@@rikuamiright1348 I concur with Riku's statement.

[@Blueturtle1]

This is such a good video

[@da_pwo]

Good job!

[@Maxler5795]

I always loved the idea of having a game with the philosophy that "we arent going to balance shit. Everything is stupidly op and everything counters everything"

[@tenishiatanyani121]

Even that is technically balanced...

[@Maxler5795]

@@tenishiatanyani121 yup. Marvel vs capcom moment

[@ObiAlmighty]

@@tenishiatanyani121 Skullgirls moment

[@hexbug101]

Pokémon moment

[@williamliao4829]

And when everythings broken... No one will be.

[@earflapphat]

Through all the unbalanced specials, squidbaggers, and people stacking mpu on bamboozler, Splatoon 2 never failed to be my comfort game after a long day, and will always hold a special place in my heart as the game that got me hooked! I thank the game for all the memories I had playing it, and I look forward to the new ones I’ll make playing Splatoon 3!

[@beno4945]

😊

[@sansaraee]

NO!!!! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO STAY OFF THE HOOK!!!!!!

[@pieceofbogus110]

YOU CANT DO THIS YOU CANT GET HOOKED WHAT DID YOU THINK THEY MEANT

[@niksooxyz]

I think we all know the strongest, most OP thing in splatoon 2’s history: The sun was way too bright in moray towers back when the game launched making it impossible to aim up without being blinded

[@WTFAREUDOIN420]

The sun is a deadly lazer

[@Slim_Java]

This is one of the best Splatoon 2 videos posted period. The editing and comedy is perfect and the presentation does a good job of describing how broken the game is without overstaying on any section for too long. Well done for everyone who worked on this project!

[@slurples149]

Most of these things aren't broken though in the eye of a casual player, only in the eye of a comp splatoon 2 player. In fact, alot of these require skill like the k sloshing machine and eliter 4k scoped for example

[@Luci_4k]

While true, thats what the video is centered around, bridging the gap between casual / comp

[@AnonimoJodas]

I enjoyed Heew's videos even tho I don't play smash that much, but this is awesome, i really like this kind of videos, please do one with Splatoon 1!

[@shadowxtulhybridtheoryep2780]

this is just cool!

[@unebaguette9745]

You would not believe your eyes...

[@benro6564]

Main power up was such a baffling thing to add. Damage up was a problem and I thought Nintendo knew this and got rid of it, but no they bring it back for some reason? I wouldn't be as opposed to MPU if it didn't increase damage on anything and just had various other benefits. I really hope splatoon 3 doesn't go the route of making gear so crucial for weapons to even work well

[@JakoBpyroTech]

When they revealed MPU, as soon as I saw Damage Up on some of the weapons, I was concerned. I personally think that MPU should increase paint instead of damage as the go to effect. If it does affect Damage, it should be like Slosher, only affecting falloff damage. None of this __.9 one less shot to kill garbage.

[@Chae.]

Just goes to show how good of a game Splatoon is, even with all these "issues" we love it still ❤

[@meta4240]

I've never found ballpoint to be that bad, even when going against good ballpoint players. I've played the weapon a little myself, and it's just plain fun to play.

[@possumorb3770]

Ballin'... But at what cost?

[@cxresatonic]

from what i've heard ballpoint was a lot worse at the weapon's launch

[@abraham3673]

ballpoint used to be insanely overpowered, now after some patches it’s still good but not meta anymore

[@aloha8389]

It’s very fun to watch because even the weapons shown to be « broken » aren’t even everywhere Like ballpoint and bamboo or even tri are all very strong weapons that arent in the meta This is hilarious to imagine that the meta overwhelms even strong weapons Great vid and a great adaptation of the melee is broken format

[@BlobstoF]

A melee is broken but with Splatoon 2 is the greatest idea I've ever seen in this community this video is SO GOOD and hilarious

[@Plutoniumcube]

I feel like we’re probably going to have this all over again in Splatoon 3. It doesn’t matter how much more balanced the game is, there’s probably going to be something to complain about. But, I think that’s ok. Both our triumph and rage add to Splatoon’s culture, and the sound of Tenta Missile fire will be something we may look at in strange fondness as we grow old.

[@Zorconic]

Splatoon 2 will be looked at as the brawl of splatoon

[@zaku7]

I’m very glad you at least stuck to analyzing the whole game instead of purely what’s used. It’s funny how this game went through during its history because at the start, so many people have said things about how much everything sucks to use regarding specials. Which is probably why everything has been unbalanced to the extreme.

[@cheesecakenne]

my brother: "so arent splatoon 2 and splatoon 3 basically the same? why do you want both?" splatoon 2:

[@Sunray625]

Just as good as heeew's

[@meta4240]

I was actually playing Tenta brella last night during the shellendorf RM rotation, and 5:10 happend to me like 10 times. Side note: Tent is so fun. I rediscovered my love for it during the splatoon 3 testfire

[@harrisonmoore3841]

Everyone forgets about the Super Jump Splashdown and how fun it was. You got the enemy waiting for an easy splat when you land, and suddenly SPLAT RADIUS. The ability triggers faster during a Super Jump than normal btw, so it kind of punishes them for waiting. A bit broken, but still satisfying

[@lula4260]

Is something I'll say about the tenta missiles, is that they have the vita saw problem. They are not all that useful in low skill solo queue, but become insanely broken the second people start communicating with each other.

[@benro6564]

Wow didn't expect ProChara to make a Heeew-style "is broken" video. I wish you went more into the bad weapons and kits, but either way this is a great video

[@drspylol]

I immediately noticed this was a reference to Heeew's editing style and I freaking love it. Great video!

[@IIPM6500]

Honestly I wish Splashdown got an HP increase to make up for its predictability so less splats could happen while using it 😭

[@elr4889]

i also thought of this idea at first when i and some of my friends discuss some ways to fix splatoon 2 specials but that would make the special op in lower level which it already is plus making it a glorified panic button. its just a badly designed special and there is no good way to really fix it

[@lucaspagnozzi6401]

Its still good for splatzones and can be useful in tower control. Regardless, its in Splatoon 3 campaign and I wish I could use it (even in turf can be useful if you want to just paint the floor)

[@mashedspud]

Or they could just multiply it by 3

[@michaelmcdonald2005]

Taking inspiration from Heeew and making an equally amazing video deserves respect. Good job

[@Magic_Ice]

Now that Splatoon 3 is almost here, we can finally bash Splatoon 2 and it’s insanity

[@Magic_Ice]

Can we bash splat 3 for its crazy

[@Magic_Ice]

mayhaps

[@Magic_Ice]

Potentially

[@Joltz404]

2:50 and with a display of slight weapon inequality, splash thereafter sought revenge.... and revenge, it got.

[@sabbagecavage5690]

“Ballpoint splatling” “great shot velocity” if only… I miss prepatch shot velocity

[@sleeperninja8923]

Been watching your vids for awhile, but the production value here convinced me to subscribe. The Fate/Extra music made for an excellent bgm.

[@CobiaCrossink]

This is by far the best Splatoon 2 video on the channel just by the music alone. You have come so far, Chara! Proud of you. This video makes me realize I want to learn more about competitive gameplay (Not trying to do a comparison here). It has been a good 2nd chapter people. Let's make the 3rd, the best in the series history!

[@dootdoodle569]

“If everything is broken, nothing will be” -Syndrome, 2004

[@LuisCl256]

Super glad I was able to help out in the production of this video. Great concept and content! ✌

[@ClangVe3ms]

OMG THIS VIDEO WAS AMAZING By far my favourite keep up the great work :)

[@mouth2548]

woah right away surprised by the v new editing style, very cool

[@sakon9819]

Loved Hews video about melee, this is just as good. Edit: But imo torpedo isnt broken tho

[@terratius]

Holy shit dude, the production quality of this video. Highest quality splatoon video currently out by far! I know it took a whopping two months to make but please make more of this.

[@lucaspagnozzi6401]

8:20 ...that has aged poorly

[@OlmiOP]

THIS is the content I love to see, amazing job by everyone involved in the making of this

[@Jack_Spl3]

POV: everyone is going insane in Splatoon 2 and needs Splatoon 3

[@sergron]

Really like this new style of video! Hope to see more in this style eventually

[@DabinDonut]

The long awaited video has arrived, and it was well worth the wait. You guys did a really good job

[@OKC_THUNDER_NUMBER1]

when i saw this video in my recommended, i was hoping it would be just like heeew's series. thx for always delivering great content chara, you absolute legend

[@dethan4176]

Hopefully this will bring more people to your channel chara. Amazing video!

[@Koopa126]

Splatoon 2 is one of the greatest Switch games to play and it brought all of us together. But it's now time to move on to the new era which is called, Splatoon 3.

[@a-j-o-l-o-t-3]

This video is perfect to show someone how bad designed was Splatoon 2 and what can change on Splatoon 3. Thank you!

[@jaydenc367]

Eh...it wasn't all bad designed but it was flawed designed.

[@a-j-o-l-o-t-3]

@@jaydenc367 OFC, Splatoon 1 is worse. But, for New players or not competitive player, this is the perfect reason to explain why Splatoon 3 is not Splatoon 2.5

[@jaydenc367]

@@a-j-o-l-o-t-3 Well yeah....that and other mechanic changes.

[@Feelin-Lucky]

This video is great. I got the notification for it and I was hoping it was going to be similar to Heeew's Broken series. Glad to see it is, and thanks for the great video, everyone who helped out with it

[@blue-flare7060]

For the splash down I feel i just use it when super jumping or being in a higher ground or well. Just when opponents aren’t around. Knowing the splashdown is a splat3 story mode only special I can see why it’s story mode only special in 3.

[@eddiebluefirestar22]

This is one the best vids you made awesome job :D

[@StealthNinja4577]

9-9 they should just go back to calling in inkstrikes, terrorizing with the kraken, blowing people away with an inkzooka, and negating all of that with a bubbler. Splatoon is a game about positioning and playing the objective, not just nerfing everything till you're standing next to each other doing 1% damage till they die.

[@bigmannoah2549]

“If everything is broken, nothing is broken.”

[@itsfametime426]

I'll miss this game I've had so much memories like meeting amazing creator s like you. I'll always remember it. Hopefully splatoon 3 is a lot more better

[@partystar91]

The genre of Heeew tributes never gets old. Outstanding video

[@DeltaTried]

Melee is Broken. Great video, I liked Heeew’s videos of the Smash is broken series and it’s nice to see this style again.

[@mello906]

Chara was too busy to do a voice over I like this vid format 😊

[@ProChara]

Not really the format of the vid is just texboxes. Thats the video its based on. I voiced the outro

[@mello906]

@@ProChara oh I didn’t get to the end of the vid yet Ignore what I said

[@bland_basic]

This is the BEST splatoon 2 related video bc of the amount of work put into it

[@yumura137]

im usually on the same page as prochara in most videos, but this video had so many missopportunities in my opinion, or could just have talked more about, like how squeezer alone is outclassing AND fucking up a ton of midliners by not only having a good kit but also being a better pro that paints, it has mobility, range, kill power, all bc you have to tap, something many players can just get behind, something completely completely artificial downside, trislosher too outclasses and fucks up a ton of short range weapons by existing, as for missiles, even tho some ppl may say "just dodge", what makes it good is how good players will follow up with it, players will be busy dodging it while the other team punishes and get control of new areas while doing so, same for armor, some ppl may say that you can just break with bombs or by poking safely, but the fact that it armor the whole squad and smart players will emmideatelly push togheter with it is what makes it opressing too, jet squelcher also not only can special spam better than anyone, the weapon was buffed at the point it it outclasses heavy splattling as a weapon, speaking of that shooters in general should have been talked about a lot more, tons of buffs, crazy bomb and special output, mobility to deal with bombs and specials which filters out the meta even more. also you talked about tetras, tent and explo features as op, those things are all they have, its what they have that makes them special, they are not even top tier and they are some of the most unique weps in the game, and explo being able to paint zone in triggerfish all the time is not the weapon's fault, thats just bad map design tent having a strong af shield is a nescessity, the weapon struggles without it and it cant just easily get to safety once it breaks, its there to forces players to respect and adapt which is doeable since the brella user struggles to do something about,

[@ProChara]

This type of format isnt really just about whats the best at everything, its about extreme or odd attributes of a game. The OG vid had roy up B killing jiggs at 0. Its not practical and obv hes still ass bit its a strange quirk of the game.

[@Luci_4k]

I agree with your points, but i feel like you misinterpreted the theme of the video, this video could have easily been longer to explain and go more in depth but we made the decision to make it shorter since it was already jam packed with information. even more than the usual ____ is Broken format

[@yumura137]

@@ProChara hmm ic, thats a good example, but i still complain about them being in the video, those are def very quirky features that many players might struggle to deal with, however unlike roys cheesy up b on jigs, those features were intended to be in the game by the devs and are core features from their design, so i woudlnt classify as broken, not in the sense of being op and neither as something badly designed or janky

[@DecadoPrime]

This was an amazing video. Everything was well done

[@SplatPat08]

5 years too late, Chara

[@unconcernedsalad2]

literally the best video you guys have made

[@pchris]

Never have I needed to pause a video so many times in my life

[@Devilcakes]

Ah. Question: would you, when it is physically possible, be able to review all base game weapon kits in splatoon 3?

[@cousinparty7266]

He already did so

[@ProChara]

Have done a video on it already its p recent

[@LuckyOwI777]

Can't wait for Splatoon 3! Too bad I'll be going on vacation the day it comes out, and won't have access to stable wifi for several days...... Guess I'll blaze through the story mode on release! lol

[@pokedude720]

Isn't that what everyone does (do Story mode 1st)?

[@LuckyOwI777]

@@pokedude720 No? Lots of people play the game for the online, since that's the main focus of the game. Usually people like to level up first and get their rank up. Unlock better gear and new weapons. I mean, everyone plays differently. I'm sure there's a lot of people that will play a lot of the story first. But considering it's an online game, most people would probably want to play online

[@pokedude720]

@@LuckyOwI777 huh. Many people I talk to do the story mode first to get familiar with the mechanics and weapons (plus the clear bonuses/Meal Tickets in 2) before jumping into real matches

[@LuckyOwI777]

@@pokedude720 Like I said, everyone does things differently. I'm not trying to say that few people would do that. just from my experience, the majority of people that I know would want to start leveling up and unlocking better gear and weapons. Especially if they already know how the games works and/or have played before. I'm sure lots of people, especially those new to the game, would play through he story a lot when they first start to get sued to playing. And that's a good strategy too, for learning how the game works.

[@Mario64iscool2]

I knew this was Heeew-styled immediately. I've watched all of his "Smash [Game] is broken" videos. They are bangers no cap

[@zeroboros934]

Great video, was a fun look back at some of the wack stuff. Kinda sad you didn't mention some things like bubbles or LDE in their own section but its still a nice view. heart

[@RA_0645]

True, but this doesn't hold a CANDLE to Splatoon 3's bad stages, bad servers, bad ranked system, and bad matchmaking.

[@jakcesleepingrn5739]

Matchmaking is much better in splat 3 It's slower but better So someone with like lvl99 doesn't get into lobby with lvl1 And so Eliter-Splat charger- Heavy splatling - Snipewriter comps wouldn't be a common thing anymote

[@lucaspagnozzi6401]

The stages are the worst Even the ones from splatoon 2 they have managed to make them smaller, I dont get it

[@jobot0114]

I love that Heeew's video style has become a format. Guy needs more love.

[@katelynuwu]

I saw the beginning of the video and immediately knew what I was getting into. amazing video.

[@D00MSET]

i love seeing the games that i love be inspired by heews series

[@autismandgaming4532]

Y’know Splashdown would be better if you got 3 of it

[@BioMetalNeo]

Nice to see Splatoon2 still showing up and hanging even when 3 is out. Though half these problems still exist in 3 and I would kill for String ray back on Heavy Splatling instead of that toy special.

[@ChillCoyotl]

Nintendo's balance philosophy: if everything is broken, nothing is.

[@LuigiGamers0427]

1:11 All risk, barely any reward *That’s why Triple Splashdown is added in Splatoon 3*

[@meta9492]

I am so happy that it is only 5 days until I never have to deal with this misery ever again. Literally I wouldn’t wish this meta on my worst enemies

[@newtox]

I totally agree

[@oofiederp]

Well boys we did it, sting ray is no more

[@PrincePoison]

Btw for those who think K-Gal is balanced, you that the whole thing with tanks in video games is that they have good offense and defense, but typically are slow? What we threw that out the window and made it fast and also supports a lot with paint.

[@vicentenarbona798]

I love the inspiration on Heew's smash videos

[@Don-zb9wo]

I love the style of the video on how it's like Heeew's broken series. I feel that this can be improve upon Chara on how these videos can barriers of entry to outsiders. Like what Rainmaker is and why Fizzy bomb is so busted on it.

[@Luci_4k]

Yeah it was a challenge to do something like that for this video without making it way too long / boring. So we had to draw the line at some place (Some knowledge of shooting games / splatoon) I agree that it can be improved on, but for this video i feel like we did a good job on it

[@Don-zb9wo]

@@Luci_4k It was a really good vide overall! Just a little comparison differences was that I knew much more information from the Heeew's 'Broken' series as a blind viewer of the Smash series. For me personally I feel that I have I have to know the basics of Splatoon in order to know why these things are broken. Just a minor thought.

[@techguy4566]

Nice Heeew reference lmao This was a nice video describing how broken some shit was

[@squishy.mp4]

Like the heeew “x smash game is broken” style video, would like to see it with splatoon 1.

[@legoboy7107]

0:33 This whole part is funny for me since the first video from you that I saw was a video where you were praising Tenta Missiles as a great special. Oh the irony of how this has aged lol.

[@miguel_hgx]

Yeah even though I joined Splatoon only 2 years ago, it definitely has flaws that I’m glad are getting fixed in Splatoon 3 😅 Also I can’t believe the I discovered you Chara when Splatoon 3 first got announced. Thank you for all the memories Chara!!! 🥺

[@alfafuentes2923]

crazy how influential heeew's video is even to this day

[@shiina4826]

o shit the heeew influence, good shit, also exactly how fast does k52 kill

[@birbthebird]

I think around 10 frames.

[@shiina4826]

@@birbthebird i thought it was 14 or 18, one of those numbers is in my head but idk which it is, all i remember is its one of the fastest, 10 is prolly wayyy too low lmao that would be wild

[@KingK1421]

i cant stop watching your videos

[@charmingoracle129]

I swear I feel like I’ve seen this video 2 years ago. That’s a weird sense of deja vu.

[@Luci_4k]

haha i assure you i finished editing it the morning it went live

[@gorb3893]

this reminds of Heeew’s smash is broken series

[@skagilter5152]

Love the reference, great job

[@topazstarv]

I didn't expect a video like this... ever. But now that I've seen it, I absolutely need a sequel after splatoon 3 launches! haha

[@Luci_4k]

we might do a splatoon 1 version in the winter

[@Astr092]

I loved melee is broken and i love splatoon even more. So this is a perfect vid. Love it

[@indiehollow]

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO- LOVED IT

[@Kimo-Cyrus]

I like the fate extra music that was chosen for this one

[@mtatters3603]

I was looking for an entire section over shooters

[@KaylaGillery]

This gave me war flashbacks to getting X rank in every mode and having to run from missles and stingrays every. Single. GAME. Jet squelchers are ruined for me lmao

[@maceybeddall2478]

Glad heeew is back from school

[@djibrilb4324]

I really love that video, did it exist for Splatoon 1?

[@provi_2244]

This video features a game with very "balanced" features

[@saltiisbadsplatoon5266]

love the inspiration for this one

[@nerochromatic]

One of the most frustrating occurrences I've had in my Splatoon 2 experience, is when I'm about to splat somebody at close range, only for them to suddenly ascend 5 feet above you and insta kill you with a splashdown. Some could argue that I had a window to splat the person before they could come crashing down. but you have to understand that splashdown's activation is so abrupt and unexpected that you won't always have enough time to process that they're about to Noah's flood you into oblivion just when you thought you had them. It's moments like that which make splashdown one of the most *situational* specials in the franchise for me.

[@Technically_Techy]

1:38 this aged well

[@SuspiciousTemmie]

Splatoon 1: These things are so broken :D Splatoon 2: These things are too broken :(

[@mashedspud]

Broken weapons in splatoon 1 were actually fun

[@CalmEnergy2125]

honestly the section on tetras surprised me considering how nobody uses those things and how hard they were hit with MPU and bad kits in this game, but youre right in that it could definitely end up being insane. but with mpu gone in splat 3 and them having a way better kit than either of the splatoon 2 kits, we just might end up seeing a Dark Tetra Revolution, and as someone who mained them in 2 i am excited to see that