Splatoon 1 (Switch) Walkthrough, Secrets & Cheat Codes

1Game Basics

2Core Gameplay

What keeps Splatoon 1 fun is variety — weapons, encounters and set-pieces change often enough that you never settle into autopilot. The Switch release is the one we point new players toward. Splatoon 1 is a shooter that lives or dies on its moment-to-moment feel. Enemies pressure you, cover matters, and the Switch version delivers the controls and pacing the series is known for. Success in Splatoon 1 is about resource discipline: ammo, health and positioning. On the Switch the combat is crunchy and readable, and the difficulty scales fairly once you stop panicking and start planning. What keeps Splatoon 1 fun is variety — weapons, encounters and set-pieces change often enough that you never settle into autopilot. The Switch release is the one we point new players toward.

The single most important habit in Splatoon 1 is consistency — the systems reward players who learn the core loop before chasing shortcuts, and almost every wall you hit is a sign to practice one mechanic, not to abandon the run.

Priority checklist (do these first):

• Save special weapons for vehicle or boss phases.
• Use the environment; explosive barrels are free damage.
• Keep moving — a stationary target is an easy target.
• Upgrade mobility early so you can escape bad engagements.
• Finish on the hardest setting only after you know every encounter.

Common beginner mistake: The error that gets you killed in Splatoon 1 is reloading in the open; the reload animation is your most vulnerable window.

3Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow this order and you will clear Splatoon 1 on Switch without grinding for hours. Each step builds on the last, so do not skip ahead — the early habits make the late game trivial.

1. Save special weapons for vehicle or boss phases.
2. Use the environment; explosive barrels are free damage.
3. Keep moving — a stationary target is an easy target.
4. Upgrade mobility early so you can escape bad engagements.
5. Finish on the hardest setting only after you know every encounter.
6. Use cover between bursts; peek, shoot, retreat, repeat.
7. Prioritize the heaviest enemy first to reduce incoming damage.
8. Manage ammo; melee or sidearm when low rather than reloading in the open.
9. Replay a mission on easy to learn spawn patterns, then step up.
10. Learn grenade arcs for the two chokepoints you fight most.

Once the campaign is done, replay on a harder setting or chase 100% completion; the systems you learned on the first run make the second feel completely different, and most Splatoon 1 players agree the post-game is where the real depth lives.

4Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

These are the secrets the community has verified across years of play. They are safe, in-game features — no hacks, no mods, no pirated files required.

• A cameo NPC appears if you revisit the prologue area late game.
• A destructible wall in level 3 hides a cache of rare ammo.
• A hidden elevator leads to a dev commentary room.
• Shooting all the rooftop antennas triggers a score bonus.
• The 'pacifist' path on one mission grants a secret ending.
• Knife-only sections unlock a challenge mode if completed.

5Cheats & Codes

Splatoon 1 — legitimate codes & unlocks.

Switch cheats run through a modded environment; we only document legit unlocks. Many titles hide a developer message behind a long-press on the title logo.

We list only legitimate, publisher-safe inputs above. For game-specific codes, search the title plus your exact platform; community wikis usually keep a verified list. Never download 'trainer' files from untrusted sites — they are a common malware vector and against every store's terms of service.

6Player Reviews & Tips

Players love the Switch handling and say the trick is mobility — a moving target simply survives longer.

A frequently shared tip for Splatoon 1: never reload in the open; the reload animation is your most vulnerable moment.

Players love the Switch handling and say the trick is mobility — a moving target simply survives longer.