- The Tactical Tank is one of three special backpacks—alongside the Speed and Power Tanks—and is outfitted with wilier power-ups. The author states it is 'the one I couldn’t find myself putting down.'
- The Tactical kit revolves around 'various drones and semi-stationary gizmos that can deal increasingly maniacal amounts of chip damage,' starting with a standard sentry gun.
- The further unlocks include the Tether Wail (a bungee cord that lashes enemies), the Hi-Fiver (ricocheting laser beams), and the Bombloons (helium-filled explosives that latch together with poisonous gunk).
- Unlike previous Salmon Runs, Raiders is about 'mitigating swarms of Salmonids and finding potential kill boxes on hostile terrain.'
- The most gratifying moments involve making 'ornate, biblically accurate balloon animals' and surrounding yourself with murder blimps and drones to become a walking death-trap. This provides the 'same kind of divine satisfaction as hitting that ten minute mark in Vampire Survivors.'
- These unassuming kits 'drastically change the game, almost into an entirely different micro-genre at times.' Raiders encourages experimentation with all three tanks.
A new review of Splatoon Raiders highlights the Tactical Tank, which significantly alters gameplay, introducing a Vampire Survivors-style survival experience. Players can utilize various drones and explosive gadgets to combat swarms of Salmonids, creating a unique blend of strategy and chaos in this pocket-sized extraction shooter.1789101112
The Tactical kit features a range of devices, including a standard sentry gun that attacks enemies and advanced tools like the Tether Wail, which lashes out at foes, and the Hi-Fiver, deploying ricocheting laser beams. Bombloons, helium-filled explosives, are particularly effective, creating a chaotic battlefield.23456
Unlike previous Salmon Runs, where players focused on targeting enemies with random weapons, Raiders emphasizes managing swarms of Salmonids and finding strategic kill zones. “The most gratifying moments therein is making an ornate, biblically accurate balloon animals and letting them float towards unsuspecting enemies,” one reviewer noted, highlighting the satisfaction of creating traps.
The Tactical Tank's capabilities allow players to surround themselves with damaging auras and drones, effectively turning them into a “walking death-trap.” This shift in gameplay mechanics has led to a fresh experience, with the Tactical Tank being a standout choice among the available kits.
Overall, Splatoon Raiders offers a unique twist on the franchise, merging elements of survival and strategy in a compact format, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.
“The Tactical Tank is one of three special backpacks, alongside Speed and Power Tanks, and features wilier power-ups that the reviewer called 'the one I couldn't find myself putting down.' Its kit revolves around drones and semi-stationary gizmos that deal increasingly maniacal chip damage, including a sentry gun and unlocks like the Tether Wail and Bombloons.”
Kotaku
