Nintendo Life has launched a reader poll inviting fans to score Splatoon Raiders, the series' first spin-off, out of 10 following its launch on Switch 2 last week. The move follows the site's own official review, which awarded the game 9/10 and praised it as "possibly the most variable and exciting game the series has ever offered", with reviewer Alex Olney highlighting its visuals, performance, co-op play and low price. The poll gives fans a chance to weigh in with their own verdict after having had a few days to play.

Early results from 117 votes show a strongly positive reception, with 46% rating it 9/10 and 24% giving it a full 10/10, meaning around 91% of voters scored it 8 or above. Only a small minority rated it poorly, with 2% giving the lowest score of 1/10 and negligible numbers in the lower-middle range. Readers can submit or update their rating at any time as they continue playing, and comments beneath the article echo the positive scores, with fans praising features such as gadget customisation.