80
Just like Splatoon, Arms' dynamic gameplay is geared towards online multiplayer. Behind its funny and colorful looks, the game is highly technical and offers various game modes to master.
75
At the first glance, ARMS is unimpressive: its basic roster is only 10 fighters big, and there are no convoluted combinations of buttons to activate special attacks. But that’s just how Nintendo does things – its games are always easy to pick up. So you can flail away at your leisure against AI-controlled opponents, but once you start playing with other people, you quickly realize that you need to work on your technique. [Issue #222, p.68]
80
ARMS succeeds both as a surprisingly complex and detailed fighting game, and one of the best examples of motion controlled gaming we've seen. Another unexpected hit for the Nintendo Switch's burgeoning library of must-have games.
7
Arms is a unique entry into Nintendo's IP library, and I can't really foresee them doing anything with it ever again. While in concept and execution, Arms' main gimmick works very well, it never really retained the popularity of other Nintendo originals like Splatoon. However, after seeing the Switch 2's flavorless cripple basketball game trailer, I decided to revisit this game a little bit. While it's pretty fun, the novelty does wear off a tiny bit since the gameplay loop is rather repetitive for the sake of not overwhelming the player with motion control gimmicks and complex button combos. However, the lack of original modes or arenas in this game contributes to its staleness after a while. It's kind of a shame that Nintendo didn't really do much with it after the fact, even with Min-Min's inclusion in Smash Ultimate. This game was filled with life and vibrancy, with a stellar presentation and just the right amount of quirky that makes it charming to revisit, just maybe not for prolonged periods of time.
8
tenia tiempo aburrido con mi nintendo y cuando descubri arms me empezo a gustar juegar de nuevo en la nintendo
0
This is more like a demo than an actual game, and everything that's been dumped into it doesn't help at all. Bare-bones development, horrific game-breaking weapons, poor balance decisions, WAY too many cheesy gimmicks, boring roster, piss-poor controls, lack of strategy, CPU's that play like the most experienced people on the godforsaken planet that the devs tried to make impossible but it can just happen anyway, at most 1 or 2 characters you grow attached to somehow feel like the weakest in the entire game, tiny arenas that offer little to no mobility even with things like bounce pads, all wrapped up into one disappointing package. It can be okay for a while, but everything quickly gets on your nerves after that. There's no way I can recommend this to anyone, and if I met someone who worked on this game in real life, I wouldn't hesitate to punch them dead in the face.
ARMS
Released On:
Jun 16, 2017
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Mixed or Average
7.2
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Jun 7, 2017
100
It’s difficult to describe just how good ARMS is. The best analogy I can come up with is that it is to fighting games what Splatoon is to third-person shooters. ARMS is a bright, colorful, and welcoming game. Newcomers can easily hop in and enjoy most of the matches and modes available. Meanwhile, the more dedicated will find themselves developing complex strategies based on characters and ARMS loadouts and captivated by the opportunities to challenge others online.
Jun 23, 2017
85
ARMS feels like the first true competitive game for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo made the game work with both the Motion Controls scheme and the regular controllers. The gameplay is fast and fun, with comebacks and great moves just around the corner. The single player experience is pretty dull, and can be frustrating at times, but the online scene is absolutely great. The game will get more patches and free DLC along the way so it might get fixed in the future, but even in this current state, I believe that ARMS is a game that's not hard to recommend.
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7.2
64% Positive
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Nov 30, 2023
10
Adoro questo gioco è il mio preferito, ci gioco praticamente sempre e mi diverto sempre
Feb 2, 2023
10
Este juego lo recomiendo sobretodo si tienes un hermano menor o un hijo ya que es muy divertido jugar de a dos
Jun 16, 2017
80
Arms is a good starter fighting game, both for players and for Nintendo. Hopefully future updates will give the inevitable franchise a bit more bounce.
Jun 7, 2017
80
ARMS may not appeal to one crowd in particular, but its vibrant visuals, punchy soundtrack and satisfying combat will undoubtedly be a hit with the masses.
Jun 21, 2017
75
The concept of this modern Punch-Out is interesting, the fun you’ll experience in multiplayer is great, but lack of content delivers a gut punch to this brawler.
Jun 7, 2017
70
Nintendo aims to expand the game with free updates after release, but for now Arms lays a solid foundation for the future. The vibrant cast of characters, accessible mechanics and couch friendly co-op offer a distinctive fighting game that feels right at home on the Nintendo Switch. The battles eventually become routine but offer an alternative to other complex and competitive fighting games.
Jun 7, 2017
50
Stretching your limbs across the battlefield to stop an impending throw is good fun, but there's absolute anarchy when you throw in an extra body. The mediocre mini-games, and antiquated single-player further block the punch of Arms.
Nov 7, 2022
10
I wish my girlfriends arms could extend like they do in this game so she could...
Dec 13, 2024
7
Arms is a unique entry into Nintendo's IP library, and I can't really foresee them doing anything with it ever again. While in concept and execution, Arms' main gimmick works very well, it never really retained the popularity of other Nintendo originals like Splatoon. However, after seeing the Switch 2's flavorless cripple basketball game trailer, I decided to revisit this game a little bit. While it's pretty fun, the novelty does wear off a tiny bit since the gameplay loop is rather repetitive for the sake of not overwhelming the player with motion control gimmicks and complex button combos. However, the lack of original modes or arenas in this game contributes to its staleness after a while. It's kind of a shame that Nintendo didn't really do much with it after the fact, even with Min-Min's inclusion in Smash Ultimate. This game was filled with life and vibrancy, with a stellar presentation and just the right amount of quirky that makes it charming to revisit, just maybe not for prolonged periods of time.
Aug 26, 2024
7
Good game, but gets a little boring after a While. Great soundtrack and gameplay tho. Probably best to play this game with friends.
Oct 17, 2021
4
A fun concept with very little gameplay. Arms can be fun for a short period of time, but the lack of modes and characters gets stale quickly. Multiplayer is fun with motion controls, and is the highlight of the game. You will be lucky to squeeze 10 hours out of this game, and for the price point, I can not recommend it.
Jul 10, 2017
4
This is a good first draft but it needs serious improving. First of all: the tag team fights need to change so the two fighters aren't tethered. Helix is an absolute pain to control.
SummaryThe first fighting game of its kind. 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 midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or t... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
