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ARMS - Nintendo Switch

Platform:Nintendo Switch  |  Edition:Standard Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, ...

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Prix

(24 reviews)
Dlc

(15 reviews)
Lot

(8 reviews)
Ip

(7 reviews)
Son

(18 reviews)
Arms

(27 reviews)
Fun

(26 reviews)
Character

(32 reviews)
Fight

(18 reviews)
Kid

(22 reviews)
Motion control

(22 reviews)
Time

(19 reviews)
Target

(5 reviews)
Opportunity

(5 reviews)
Ball

(7 reviews)
Lack

(8 reviews)
Opponent

(9 reviews)
Test punch

(5 reviews)
Screen

(3 reviews)

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Reviews around prix (5.00 of 5)

  • The only real single player mode is fighting the cast of characters one by one in Grand Prix mode
  • I won't dock it any points for lack of a story in the grand prix mode
  • Story - ARMS' story mode is the Grand Prix, which consists of 10 (11 if level 4 or higher
  • One of the best options is to play Grand Prix as a co-op
  • In the Grand Prix mode there are 7 different levels of difficulty
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Reviews around dlc (5.00 of 5)

  • The free DLC that will come in the future months will be a welcome addition to a great game.
  • If I were to give this game a numerical score I'd give it a 9/10.Oh, and Nintendo has already announced free DLC characters, and modes, will be released in the future!
  • Play online, play the Grand Prix, plus they have free dlc and more characters
  • Free upcoming DLC included to feature new characters and modes.
  • Wait for the free DLC as well as hopefully more game modes
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Reviews around lot (5.00 of 5)

  • Not saying it's bad, my kids have a lot of fun playing Arms, fun to watch, but I was hoping for a little more "conventional" type of fantasy boxing
  • It's a fun game with some good gameplay, but it doesn't really feel like there's a lot of depth or replay value to it
  • I'm one of those who enjoyed a lot the motion controls during the Wii times with games like Wii sports
  • A lot of the game is skill, but a large amount also relies on what kind of arms you bring to the battle
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Reviews around ip (5.00 of 5)

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Reviews around son (4.66 of 5)

  • My son is obsessed with this game right now.
  • My son has spent many hours loving the play of the game.
  • It arrived way before schedule, my son loves the game play ...
  • My son loves it, and I can use it as an incentive to do homework :)
  • My son has greatly enjoyed playing it in solo mode, with others in the family in 2 and 3 player modes, and in online ranked matches.
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Reviews around arms (4.55 of 5)

  • There's always a trade off such as harder hitting Arms having slower attack speed, but does higher damage and punch through a lighter Arm if punched at same time, or an Arm that has a lot of attributes/abilities attach to it doesn't do a lot of damage but better for defensive maneuvers such as stun an enemy when chargedYou cannot pick the arms you want rather you use coins to play this mini-game where you hit the targets until a treasure box comes down
  • Arms solves this problem by offering augmented reality entertainment at a relatively low price, no wires and no encumbering headset
  • Was hesitant with being a brand new but ARMS is fun, challenging and looks great!
  • ARMS, looks like a fun game to play and it actually is pretty fun
  • ARMS is ridiculously fun once you start getting a grip on how the motion controls work
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Reviews around fun (4.31 of 5)

  • I have so much fun even when I'm losing against the sometimes BRUTAL AI
  • Key delivered instantaneously!!Originally bought the game for split screen party fun.
  • I prefer turning off the motion controls but super fun to play by yourself or with/against a friend locally.
  • The game is super fun and so different from traditional fighting games
  • The game can be played with motion controls or with traditional controls and its pretty fun either way
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Reviews around character (4.26 of 5)

  • If I were to give this game a numerical score I'd give it a 9/10.Oh, and Nintendo has already announced free DLC characters, and modes, will be released in the future!
  • Some characters are slower and powerful , some can fly and some get a power boost when they're health is low, but you can't do any crazy combos
  • It has a lot of action and the characters are quite intriguing
  • You play as your choice of weird characters with super long, stretchy arms
  • ARMS is a game where you play with admittedly lovable characters who have slinky-like arms or hair and fight
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Reviews around fight (4.22 of 5)

  • This is an insanely fun, surprisingly deep fighting game.
  • ARMS is an incredibly addicting fighting game, the likes of which I have never seen before
  • There is a surprising amount of depth to the combat in this game, and the fighting feels fun.
  • The result is a very boring arena fighting game thats more of a test of patience between two players dance around one another without attacking until the clock runs out
  • ARMS is an incredibly addicting fighting game, the likes of which I have never seen before
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Reviews around kid (4.19 of 5)

  • I brought it over with my switch for a family reunion and all the kids were freaking out wanting to play it
  • Why is this game so hard on level 2 and 3?The ai cheats and mops the floor with youHow is that fun?A kids game, silly as this and ai kicks your butt on
  • Never played it, but my kids are addicted
  • I like the Grand Prix so much better with a partner since it's more chaotic and I like my kids
  • It's easy for both kids and adults to play against each other and enjoy.
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Reviews around motion control (3.99 of 5)

  • ( I don't believe motion controls will ever be "perfect")
  • The motion controls feel very responsive and I think with practice that we'll get better
  • Both control methods work well but the motion controls are just so fun
  • the game would be more fun if you could control your punches better after launching them ,but the bad motion controls make it hard to control
  • Motion controls are better than I expected but still not perfect, I ended up switching to a pro controller after a bit.
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Reviews around time (3.83 of 5)

  • The controls may take some getting used to but you'll have a great time playing this game and with free content updates on the way, more fun will be had.
  • Fight waves of enemies to get the best score and time-Party Match
  • So it may not be inviting for so just want to dive in with other people who have played a lot beforeThis is not a game where you can randomly flail your arms or mash buttons expecting to win out of luck as once the punch is initiated it takes time for the fist to recoil back to you
  • My kids are having a hard time coordinating moving the character and targeting
  • This game is fun, its a pretty good time with friends if you give them some time to pick up on how it plays
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Reviews around target (2.18 of 5)

  • You smash targets until arms in present boxes appear and you hit the boxes to collect new arms
  • Excellent A+++
  • Objective is to punch the most targets and get highest score before the timer ends
  • No ability to map buttons, awkward exchanges caused by having the movement and aim buttons be the same, as well as having the worst fighting game camera I've ever experienced really deflated the hopes that I'd enjoy this game more than I did.
  • Party matches consists of putting the player into a fantastic lobby system with a number of others as the game decides how to split up the players, with varying modes including 1v1, 1v1v1, 2v2, volleyball, break the targets, basketball, and more

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Reviews around opportunity (2.18 of 5)

  • A story mode I believe is essential to engaging gamers to their character of choice and the omission of one is a huge missed opportunity that gives the game a generic feel
  • It's sort of like the break the barrels mode in Smash Bros (Wii U or 3DS) where you spend more coins for more time giving you better chances of unlocking new arms
  • I often find myself avoiding punches until I get a good opportunity to attack
  • I feel that the lack of story is a real missed opportunity and my only real complaint about the game
  • The short review is that it's a great game with a one missed opportunity with a lack of a real story mode

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Reviews around ball (1.80 of 5)

  • Excellent A+++
  • No ability to map buttons, awkward exchanges caused by having the movement and aim buttons be the same, as well as having the worst fighting game camera I've ever experienced really deflated the hopes that I'd enjoy this game more than I did.
  • In vs mode, there are games like volleyball (where you punch an exploding ball onto the opposing team's side), a Hoops mode (where you punch your opponent and grab them to slam dunk for points) and a Headlock scramble mode (where you fight over a big helmet and use it to defeat your opponents)
  • You keep duking it out till one person is left standing or one team is totally knocked outV-ball.
  • Typical game of volleyball, but you use your arms to punch the ball back and forth until it lands on the ground scoring a point
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Reviews around lack (1.69 of 5)

  • the lack of modes mean i got bored with it pretty quickly
  • Excellent A+++
  • Where it falters is the lack of backstory given to characters in-game, super moves that lack distinction, and no customization with controls
  • Players with internet/other people/both - 5/5Players without - 3/5I gave this review the average of the two, 4/5, even though I desperately wanted to give it 5/5, the lack of a real story mode is a big drawback for people who want a completely solo experience.
  • No ability to map buttons, awkward exchanges caused by having the movement and aim buttons be the same, as well as having the worst fighting game camera I've ever experienced really deflated the hopes that I'd enjoy this game more than I did.
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Reviews around opponent (1.61 of 5)

  • Those all of course involve abusing your opponents and punching/throwing them around
  • In vs mode, there are games like volleyball (where you punch an exploding ball onto the opposing team's side), a Hoops mode (where you punch your opponent and grab them to slam dunk for points) and a Headlock scramble mode (where you fight over a big helmet and use it to defeat your opponents)
  • In vs mode, there are games like volleyball (where you punch an exploding ball onto the opposing team's side), a Hoops mode (where you punch your opponent and grab them to slam dunk for points) and a Headlock scramble mode (where you fight over a big helmet and use it to defeat your opponents)
  • If your opponent is like Anakin Skywalker (Starwars) in episode 3 at his last inch of health, he will most likely lose
  • Definitely a good way to work out while knocking your opponents down with multiple KO punches and combos.
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Reviews around test punch (1.54 of 5)

  • I played the global test punch now I am playing the actual game
  • It's sort of like the break the barrels mode in Smash Bros (Wii U or 3DS) where you spend more coins for more time giving you better chances of unlocking new arms
  • But if you already played the Test Punch, it should have given you a good indicator if you like the game or not
  • You can either rent or wait for the next Test Punch if you're on the fence for it
  • Also included is 'vs Hedlok' the final boss in the game (grand prix)If you played the Global Test Punch, it's practically the same thing but with a full roster and few more game types mixed in

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Reviews around screen (1.00 of 5)

  • The characters are great, and their individual abilities, and designs are good, even fro such a small roster (10).People who are playing two player will have a fun time for awhile with the split joycon scheme, and split screen, but I think it will tire pretty quickly once you find out who is better than who
  • I think that this game is more built for playing with others however you will have troubles playing split screen on the switch alone so play on the big screen
  • Key delivered instantaneously!!Originally bought the game for split screen party fun.

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More about ARMS - Nintendo Switch

  • Platform:Nintendo Switch  |  Edition:Standard Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, and then use a mix of button presses and quick hand motions to really take the fight to your opponent
  • Throw punches and guide them mid-flight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above
  • Power-up your punches to deal extra damage or curve your fists around obstacles to hit skittish opponents
  • Fill up your special gauge to dish out devastating combinations and finish them off
  • Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event! Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play
  • Not available in all countries
  • Internet access required for online features
  • Terms apply
  • nintendo.com/switch-online​