2024
WISE Score
A stylish, brainy tower-climb that turns Splatoon into a strategy game without the stress of online bullies.
Side Order is the perfect 'cool down' for kids who love the Splatoon world but get overstimulated by the high-stakes sweatiness of online multiplayer.
It’s a smart, self-contained challenge that rewards experimentation and patience. Instead of twitch reflexes being the only path to victory, it asks players to think about their 'build.' It’s the kind of game that actually respects a kid's intelligence while keeping the screen time relatively safe and constructive.
Perfect for 8-year-olds and up. Younger kids can play it, but the strategy required to beat the higher floors might be a bit much without a parent's help.
It maintains the classic Nintendo charm but swaps the neon chaos for a more focused, 'zen' clinical aesthetic. It’s about restoration and cooperation with a drone buddy rather than just blasting opponents.
The 'color chip' system is a masterclass in creative builds. It encourages kids to experiment with weird combinations—like making a tiny bucket hit like a truck or turning a dodge roll into an explosion.
Since this is a dedicated single-player mode, the usual 'Splatoon' risks (salty teammates or questionable usernames in the lobby) are non-existent. No hidden costs, no chat, just pure gameplay.
It’s a 'roguelite,' which is basically code for 'learning from failure.' It demands strategic thinking, resource management, and the persistence to try again after a tough loss.
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