I was super hype for a splatoon roguelite, and in that regard this DLC is GOOD.... but i was also hype for some more lore, worldbuilding and character details. I know that deep cut character building was too much to ask for here, but a man can hope.

The story is interesting and i like how it ties back into the overall lore + Marina's past with the octarians and octo expansion, but with Order as the final boss and not an actual real life threat it feels a little disconnected. Maybe if order was planted or orchestrated by someone it would feel more organic.

Gameplay wise, it's pretty solid. It's FUN and in the end that's all that really matters. The weapons and kits are fun to pair with different builds, and unlocking the maps + discovering the chips fills my stupid collector brain with joy. I was disappointed with the enemy, challenge, and boss variety though. Compared to octo expansion, and even the splatoon 3 story mode, it feels a little stale after a while. I do appreciate getting to keep the weapons after a complete run though, pairs well with all of my emo ass fits and kensa rep fits.