Splatoon
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Important Information

Setup

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Controllers

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Surround Sound

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About amiibo

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Online Features

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Parental Controls

Getting Started

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About the Game

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Saving and Deleting Data

Controls

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Basic Controls

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Controls for Online Battles

Inkopolis Plaza

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The Plaza Menu

WUP-P-AGMP-01

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Map

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Equipment Screens

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Shops

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Sub Weapons and Special Weapons

Online Features

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Online Battles

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Miiverse

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News/Event Data

Offline Modes

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Hero Mode (Single Player)

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1 vs 1 Local Battles (2 Player)

amiibo21

amiibo Features

Product Information

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Copyright Information23

Support Information

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Important Information
Please read this manual carefully before using thissoftware. If the software is to be used by young
children, the manual should be read andexplained to them by an adult.

Health and Safety
Before use, please read the contents of the
Health and Safety Information application on
the Wii U™ Menu. It contains important informationthat will help you enjoy this software.
◆ This game may contain product placement andadvertising.

Language Selection
The in-game language depends on the one thatis set on the console. This title supports fivedifferent languages: English, German, French,
Spanish and Italian.
If your Wii U console language is set to one ofthese, the same language will be displayed in
the game.

If your Wii U console is set to anotherlanguage, the in-game default language will be
English. You can change the console language
in
System Settings.

Age Rating Information
For age rating information for this and othersoftware, please consult the relevant website forthe age rating system in your region.
PEGI (Europe):
www.pegi.info
USK (Germany):www.usk.de
Classification Operations Branch (Australia):
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OFLC (New Zealand):www.classificationoffice.govt.nz
Russia:minsvyaz.ru/ru/doc/index.php?id_4=883

2Controllers
The following controller can be paired with theconsole and used with this software.
Wii U
GamePadTo play 1 vs 1 Local Battles 20 , you will need
one of the following controllers in addition to the
Wii U GamePad:
Wii Remote™
+ Classic
Controller Pro

Wii U Pro
Controller♦ Only one Wii U GamePad can be used with thissoftware at a time.
♦ A Wii Remote Plus can be used instead of a Wii
Remote.
♦ A Classic Controller can be used instead of a Classic
Controller Pro.

Pairing Controllers
Open the HOME Menu
and select "Controller
Settings" ⇒ "Pair".
Foll ow the on-screen
instructions to pair yourcontroller.

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Surround Sound
This software supports Linear PCM surroundsound.
To enable surround sound output, select the TV
option in the
System Settings application, then
set the TV Sound Output Type to Surround.

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About amiiboThis software supports. You can use
compatible amiibo™ accessories by touching themto the NFC touchpoint () on the Wii U GamePad.
Your amiibo aren't just for show. You can use NFC(near-field communication) to connect them tocompatible software and play with them in thegame. For more information, visit:
http://amiibo.nintendo.eu/♦ An amiibo can be read by multiple compatible
software titles.
♦ If the data on your amiibo becomes corrupted andcannot be restored, go to Wii U Menu ⇒SystemSettings ⇒ amiibo Settings and reset the data.

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Online Features
Connect to the internet to enjoy these features:
・Online Battles
・Miiverse™

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・Receiving News/Event data18

♦ For information about connecting your Wii U console
to the internet, refer to the Wii U Quick Start Guide.

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Parental Controls
Parents and guardians can restrict certain featuresof the Wii U console throughParental Controlson the Wii U Menu.
The following features can be restricted:
Name

Description

OnlineInteraction
in Games

Restricts communication features,such as online battles, posting to
Miiverse and viewing Miiverse posts
from within the software, andreceiving of News data.

Miiverse

Restricts posting on Miiverse and/or
viewing other players' Miiverse
posts. It is possibl e to restrict
posting onl y, or to restrict both
posting and viewing.

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About the GameAs a humanoid Inkling, spray
your enemies and yoursurroundings with as much ink
as possible - then switch tosquid form and swim at highspeed through the ink-covered
surfaces! You'll need to makethe most of these two forms as
you battle it out with otherplayers from all around theworld. An exciting life inInkopolis awaits!

Your first stop in
Inkopolis should be
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the Lobby!
Here you'l l join up withother players to takepart in 4 vs 4 team battles over the internet.
Dive into action with players from around theworld, who may be dependable allies one
day but fiendish foes the next!

The more you battle, the more
options you get!

By battling online, you'll raise
your level and accumulate ingame money. You can use thesefunds to acquire weapons andother gear (clothes, shoes andheadgear), which can then be
put to good use in future battl es.
The more equipment you have,the more play styles you'll beable to discover!

Battl e Online
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Level up! Earn funds!

Change Your
Equipment

Go Shopping
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Get new equipment!
Discover new playstyles!

There's more than just online
battles!

You can al so have agreat time offline withthe singl e-player Hero19
Modeor twoplayer Local Battles!
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Saving and Deleting Data

This game creates separate save data for each user
on the console. Game progress is saved
automatically. A "Game Saved!" message will be
displayed on-screen when the game saves progress.
♦ To delete save data, go to Wii U Menu ⇒System Settings ⇒ Data Management.
♦ Save data cannot be recovered once it has been
deleted, so please be careful.

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Basic Controls

Controlling Your Character

Move



Look left/right



Aim

Tilt the Wii U GamePad

Shoot ink

Use Sub
weapon

Squid form

¹

Jump

²

Reset camera¹ While you're diving in your own colour ink in squid
form, your ink reserves will regenerate quickly.
² Press  while swimming at speed in squid form tojump further.

Navigating Menus

Move cursor

/Confirm



Back



♦ You can also navigate menus using the touch
screen on the GamePad.

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Controls for Online Battles

Special Weapon
As you paint the groundwith ink, your Special
Gauge in the top-right ofthe screen will fill up.
Once it's full, you canpress  to use yourSpecial weapon.

Super Jump
Touch the icon of ateammate ( ) or yourteam's Spawn Point ( )on the Wii U GamePad toperform a Super Jump andquickly travel to thatlocation.

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The Plaza Menu

While you're in the Plaza, this menu will be displayedon the right-hand side of the Wii U GamePad. You cantouch it to use the following features.

Map
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View a map of the Plaza.
You can touch13
to switch your equipped weapons and gear.

Equipment
Display your character's current equipment.

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StagesView the currently playable online multiplayer stages.

Options
Change the following game settings:

CameraSensitivity

Change the sensitivity of
the camera's movement
when tilting the GamePador . Positive numbers
will make it moresensitive, while negative
numbers will make it lessso.
Reverse the functional ityof .

 Y Axis

 X Axis

MotionControls♦ This will have no effectif motion controls areturned on.
Reverse the functional ityof .
Allow moving the camera
by tilting the GamePad. It
is recommended to leavethis turned on for precise
and intuitive aiming.
♦ If motion controls areturned off, verticalcamera movement canbe controlled with .

Colour Lock

Lock the ink colours tospecific combinations, forthe benefit of pl ayers who
have difficulty
distinguishing certain
colours.

Player Settings

Adjust your character's
gender, skin tone and eye
colour.

Miiverse
Display

Change the in-gamedisplay of messages etc.
posted to Miiverse.

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Map

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The Plaza is the heart of Inkopolis. Control yourcharacter on the TV screen to access the various
facilities.
♦ You can also access some of the facilities using thetouch screen of the Wii U GamePad.
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Lobby: Online Battle
Battle over the internet.

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Post to Miiverse
Use the postbox to post messages to Miiverse.
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Octo Valley: Hero Mode
Play the single-player Hero Mode.

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Shops
Buy new weapons and gear.

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amiibo Box
Use amiibo to access special Challenges.
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6Battle Dojo: 1 vs 1 Local Battle
Compete one-on-one with another player on the20same console.

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Equipment Screens

Headgear

Clothing

Shoes

WeaponShow off your cool equipment throughonline battles and in the Plaza!

The Equipment Screen

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Weapon Stats

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Base Ability
The main ability that a piece of gear has fromthe start.

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Extra Abilities
Additional abilities gained by earning experiencefor your gear. Their effects are weaker than thebase ability.
♦ Gear gains experience when you wear it andtake part in online battles.

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Player Level & Experience

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Sub Weapon

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Special Weapon

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Shops

To buy equipment at the
shops, and to increase
the number of available
goods, you'll need tobuild up your level16
by playing online
battles. The line-up of headgear, clothing and shoes
changes every day, so make sure to check inregularly!

Here's a selection of the items on offer!

Splattershot

Squidvader Cap

A standard, wellbalanced weapon.

Pixel squid! So stylish!
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B-Ball Vest (Home)

Orange Arrows

Lets you feel like aslam-dunk king!

Hi-tech trainers in funkycolours.

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Ammo Knights
Sells all the weapons you'll need to experimentwith a huge variety of play styles.

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Cooler Heads
Sells hats, headphones, goggles...just about
anything you can put on your head!

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Jelly Fresh
Whether you're after classic threads orsomething a little more outlandish, this clothes
shop has you covered.

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Shrimp Kicks
They say this shop will always find that one
special pair of shoes that's right for you.

View Ability Effects
While you're out shopping, select "Abil ity
Guide" on the Equipment screen on the
Wii U GamePad to check the products'
abil ities before you buy them!

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Sub Weapons and Special Weapons

Sub Weapons

Splat Bomb
A bomb that explodes a short while after
you throw it. The explosion can bothdamage enemies and paint the surroundingarea.

Suction Bomb
A bomb that sticks to walls or the ground.
Great for attacking foes loitering on narrow
walkways or lurking next to walls.

Burst Bomb
A bomb that explodes as soon as it hits
anything. The explosion is small and notthat powerful, but these bombs can bethrown repeatedly without consuming too
much ink.

Seeker
A bomb that locks on to opponents in frontof you, and chases them down. It paints thefloor as it travels, so you might even be able
to close in as a squid at the same time!

Point Sensor
This weapon doesn't actually deal damage,but it will let all your teammates know about
any foes in its vicinity.

Ink Mine
Place this trap on the ground, and it'll
explode when an enemy comes too close.
It's concealed by your own colour of ink,
but if it gets painted a different colour it'll
explode then and there. You can only place
one at a time.

Sprinkler
This device attaches itself to the ground or
to a wall, and then sprays ink around. You
can only place one at a time. Placing a newone will make the previous one disappear.

Squid Beakon
This device emits a special signal that canbe detected by Inklings. Once placed, it'll
appear on everyone's map, and any of yourteammates can Super Jump to that position
by touching it. It's single-use, so it'll breakonce somebody jumps to it. You can place
up to three at once.

Splash WallThis weapon creates a wall of ink in front ofyou, blocking enemies from attacking or
approaching. Enemy attacks will make it
break down more quickly. You can only
place one at a time.

Disruptor
This bottle contains venomous fluids
extracted from a certain creature. Touching
this liquid will greatly inhibit an Inkling's
abilities for a certain length of time,
preventing them from fighting effectively.

Special Weapons

Inkzooka
Temporarily gives you the ability to fire
powerful shots that cover a wide vertical
area.

Killer Wail
Attacks with powerful sound waves thattravel in a straight line and go straight
through obstacles.

InkstrikeFires a missile that creates a devastating
tornado. You can choose where the missile
lands by touching a location on the Wii U
GamePad map.

Bubbler
Creates a barrier that will protect you fromenemy attacks for a set length of time. You
can share the effect with nearby teammates,
too.

Bomb Rush
Lets you use your Sub weapon without
consuming any ink for a short while.
♦ The icon will change depending on theavailable Sub weapon.

KrakenTurns you into a giant squid that paints theground with your own ink as it travels, evencharging through enemy ink without any
trouble. You can also attack foes with apowerful spin attack by jumping!

Echolocator
Lets you detect the positions of the enemy
team members. For a short while, they'll be
displayed on all of your teammates' maps.

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Online Battles

Regular Battle
Battle against players
around the world in teamsof 4 vs 4.

Join a friend in battle!
Select "Join Friends" to join a Regular Match that oneof your friends is participating in.

Ranked Battle
Face players around the world in 4 vs 4 battles, using
specialised rules that differ from Regular Matches.

Player Level & Experience
As you battle online, you'l l earn moneyand experience. Collect a set amount ofexperience to increase your level, whichmakes more equipment appear in the
shops!

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Miiverse

You can post messages to
Miiverse from the postbox
in the Plaza. Your
character will then appear
in other players' Plazas,
saying your message andshowing off the equipment you were wearing when
you posted it.
♦ You will need to be connected to the internet andhave set up Miiverse already.

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News/Event Data

As long as you'reconnected to the internet,
you can receive the latest
News and Event info in
the Plaza.

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Hero Mode (Single Player)Enter a secret underground world and face off against
an octopus army! The goal is to grab the Zapfish at
the end of each stage without losing all of your life
gauge.
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1Life Gauge
You lose one segment if you get splatted, andregain one segment when you pass through acheckpoint. If the entire gauge is depleted, you'll
be kicked back out to Octo Valley.

2Power Eggs
Shows how many Power Eggs (collected.

3) you've

Sunken Scroll
Somewhere in each stage is a mysterious scrollthat sheds light on the secrets of the world. Thisicon will appear if you've nabbed it.

Power Up Your Hero Suit!
While you're in Octo Val ley, touch "PowerUp" on the Wii U GamePad to upgrade
your equipment. Each upgrade costs a
certain number of Power Eggs.

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1 vs 1 Local Battles (2 Player)

Choose your weapons and stage, then compete oneon-one. The winner is the player who gets the mostpoints by popping balloons.

Wii U GamePad Player Controls
Play using the Wii U
GamePad screen andcontrols.

TV Player Controls
Look at the TV screen,and control yourcharacter with a Classic
Controller Pro or Wii U
Pro Controller.

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amiibo Features

Scan a compatible amiiboat the amiibo Box in the
Plaza, and you'll be abl eto play special "amiibo
Challenges".

♦ This software does not write data to your amiibo.

amiibo Challenges
Tackle various Challenges in stages you've completed
in Hero Mode to earn funds and other rewards.

Compatible amiibo・Inkling Girl・Inkling Boy
・Inkling Squid

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Copyright Information
IMPORTANT: This game is protected bycopyright! The unauthorised copying of thisgame and/or distribution of such copies maylead to criminal and/or civil liability. This game,
instruction manual and other written materials
accompanying this game are protected byintellectual property laws.
The use of an unauthorised device or softwarethat enables technical modification of the Wii U
console or software may render this gameunplayable.
A system update may be required to play.
For use with the European/Australian version of
the Wii U console only.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
This software product includes
Autodesk® Beast™ software,© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Autodesk and Beast are registered trademarks ortrademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries
and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries.

© 2015 Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
Wii U is a trademark of Nintendo.

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Support Information

Support Information
For product information, please visit theNintendo website at:www.nintendo.com
For technical support and troubleshooting,please refer to the Operations Manual for yourWii U console or visit:

support.nintendo.com