Foamstars Vs. Splatoon 3: Which Game Is Better?

Foamstars has been compared to Splatoon ever since it was first announced. Both games revolve around vibrant color dynamics, prioritize area control, and employ a third-person shooting style. Although there are also many differences between the two games, the comparisons still seem very loud and every player seems to have their preferences.

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This article will compare Foamstars and Splatoon 3, based on various categories such as their graphics, content, difficulty, and many others. Some of our choices may be slightly biased due to personal preferences, but we will try to include the general community opinion as much as possible.

7 Graphics - Splatoon 3

Since Splatoon 3 is only available on the Nintendo Switch and Foamstars on the PlayStation 4 and 5, you would expect Foamstars to have much better graphics, but sadly, that's not the case. The visual contrast between maps and the brightly colored foam is very poorly done in Foamstars and many people struggle to even look at the game for an extended time.

In comparison, Splatoon 3 keeps things simple and employs more cartoonish graphics which are much more pleasing to look at, even though they aren't anything too special.

6 Maps - Foamstars

Having good maps is an important part of any multiplayer game and Splatoon 3 falls way behind in this category. Most of the maps or stages in the game don't support tactical or creative play at all and are mostly hallways ending at a choke point. This, combined with the lack of wide spaces and barely any cover, makes Splatoon 3's maps very disappointing.

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Although Foamstars has fewer maps than Splatoon 3, they are much more well-balanced and include a variety of layouts. Some maps are more open while others are more complex and have many higher surfaces as well.

5 Game Modes - Splatoon 3

There are many game modes present in Splatoon 3, while Foamstars only has three. Although these three modes are still fun to play and provide a good mix of competitive yet fun gameplay, they stand no chance when compared to the diverse range of modes in Splatoon 3.

The Turf Wars in Splatoon 3 are as iconic as ever and the rest of the modes, such as the four Anarchy Battle Modes and the Splatfest Battles, are also very fun to play. What makes Splatoon 3 even better is the inclusion of a Hero Mode or a single-player mode, which is something Foamstars doesn't currently have.

4 Characters - Foamstars

Character design is an underrated yet important aspect that adds a lot of depth to games. Both of these games do a great job of portraying their characters both visually and in terms of giving them interesting personalities and backstories. While the Splatoon 3 characters are as fun as ever, Foamstars does a slightly better job in this category.

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One of the best parts of Foamstars is how each character is very different and has a unique personality. Penny Gwyn, for example, is a 'Penguin Soldier' who is fighting against Global Warming. All these characters also have different Bubble Beasties, giving them company, which makes the game even more fun.

3 Movement - Splatoon 3

Movement is a big part of any shooter game and both Splatoon 3 and Foamstars have fast and fun movement mechanics. While the normal movement in Foamstars isn't too special, the ability to surf on foam and move around the arena quickly adds a lot of depth and takes a lot of time to master. But as good as this mechanic is, it still falls short of the wide range of movement techniques in Splatoon 3.

There are a variety of movement options in Splatoon 3, such as the Squid Roll and Surges, Sub Strafing, Ledge Cancelling, and many more. These abilities make the movement of the game so much fun and also increase its skill ceiling. Although it might not technically be considered a movement shooter, its movement is at the level of some of the best shooter games.

2 Gameplay - Splatoon 3

Gameplay is the most important part of deciding which game is better and Splatoon 3 easily wins this competition as well. Although it does have its flaws, Splatoon is just more fun to play, regardless if you are just looking to have fun or trying to be super competitive. The abilities aren't too overcomplicated and even though it can get chaotic at times, it is still a very simple and basic concept that you have fun playing.

Foamstars can also be fun to play once you really get into it, but the large number of player abilities just makes things too complex, especially when combined with the fast movement of the game. It can sometimes feel as if there is no cohesion or strategic play involved, and you are just dodging one ability after the other and spraying foam wherever you can.

1 Conclusion - Splatoon 3

It might be very obvious by now, but Splatoon 3 is undoubtedly a better overall game than Foamstars. Although Foamstars has a lot of potential and does a lot of things well, there are still many flaws with the game that need to be worked on.

Splatoon 3 is just a better, more polished game that is much more fun to play and can keep you entertained for hours. There will definitely be some people out there who will enjoy the fast-paced, chaotic nature of Foamstars more than Splatoon 3, but when you consider all the factors of both games, then Foamstars falls way behind.

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