ARMS

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  1. lttrev5
    Jul 2, 2023
    3
    Game is terrible. Dont buy it. Its worth like $5 tops. We played this for a few hours and im good with not playing it ever again. Its one of those games.
  2. Robospy1
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    Arms is a strange but fun multiplayer game that I played a lot when it came out. If you are looking for a fun game to play with a friend, this is a great choice.
  3. gietergeit
    May 15, 2023
    7
    it is a game that has weird controls and boring designs but i don't know why but i really like the gameplay
  4. Sonkisfast
    Apr 10, 2023
    7
    ARMS is a good game. In concept. But in execution, it was somewhat poor. Though I do enjoy this game, the gameplay is the worst thing about it, which is the most important thing. The OST and Graphics are very good, though. The real shining star, however, are the characters. Each character is filled to the brim with personality, just by design alone!
    I would recommend this game if you have    ARMS is a good game. In concept. But in execution, it was somewhat poor. Though I do enjoy this game, the gameplay is the worst thing about it, which is the most important thing. The OST and Graphics are very good, though. The real shining star, however, are the characters. Each character is filled to the brim with personality, just by design alone!
    I would recommend this game if you have money to burn, or if you just want a cool fighting game!    … Expand
  5. Vinivitorioyo
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Adorei muito esse jogo. Queria bem mais suporte da Nintendo. Achei que poderiam ter adicionado outros personagens. Ainda que por dlc paga. Nunca tive problema de conexão e problemas com partidas online. Pra mim foi uma experiência ótima. Poderia ter mais conteúdo off-line.
    Pra uma franquia iniciante foi surpreendente.
  6. Yallahs9
    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
  7. firuthyfuranko
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Very Nintendo, a fighting game but it's completely different to any fighting game, good game.
  8. trinovatic
    Nov 27, 2022
    7
    Divertido y muy entretenido, no confiaba tanto pero necesitaba juegos para la switch.
  9. Kalcool12
    Nov 21, 2022
    2
    | A Disappointment |

    There's nothing to the game. It's a brawler with a fun premise, but nothing expanding that premise. It has the same game modes as every other brawling game, with a tourney mode and online gaming, and small other mini-games so that it makes you think this game is worth $60 bucks when it's not. I think the style of fighting is unique, and it's very fun to play at    | A Disappointment |

    There's nothing to the game. It's a brawler with a fun premise, but nothing expanding that premise. It has the same game modes as every other brawling game, with a tourney mode and online gaming, and small other mini-games so that it makes you think this game is worth $60 bucks when it's not.

    I think the style of fighting is unique, and it's very fun to play at first. However, the game gets easily repetitive and there's not enough variety that warrants the game to be worth its value.

    There's not much more to say about the game, much like the game itself.

    Unique concept, but not enough to give it its own title. However, I will say that this is one of the best uses of the motion controls the Switch has to offer.    … Expand
  10. RoboKabutops
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    I wish my girlfriends arms could extend like they do in this game so she could...
  11. Nintendist
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. i love the combat system and love all the characters here
  12. LeifLInden
    Jun 20, 2022
    5
    An excellent fighting game with great motion mechanics and characters is let down by a lack of content. The production quality is great, with design, sounds and visuals all of typical Nintendo polish. If you are just looking for a multiplayer game, this might be good enough value, but it shouldn't be a full priced Nintendo game.
  13. Parco8
    Mar 4, 2022
    6
    I didn't actually like the way they managed the competitive. The game has good surely ideas but maybe not exploited so well. I would have preferred a bigger amount of arms and a story that could be deepen even better. However there are great bases for a good sequel.
  14. Charles072
    Mar 4, 2022
    8
    Absolutely this is a good game in 2017 but it seems outdated in time passed by
  15. zorohatesrobin
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    There are a lot of good things about this game, like Twintelle's ass... I mean the graphics. Yes, graphics. There are also a lot of modes and Twintelle's great ass... I mean a lot of different characters. If you play not on the buttons, but wave your hands, the game becomes an excellent gymnastics. And Twintelle has a great ass...
  16. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Colorful, quirky and very polished. The online component worked well for me and my friend. I like it a lot!
  17. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Fun fighting game but ultimately lacking content. This probably only came out when it did because of a lack of software in June of 2017. The free updates were nice, but I had already stopped playing by the time they were coming out.
  18. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    6
    Fun gameplay, but it sucks that Nintendo let this game die so fast. It gets stale pretty fast.
  19. xiekaidream
    Nov 17, 2021
    7
    刚买ns时候玩的 体感挥拳还是挺爽的 但是网战各种被虐 又不想用按键 就弃了 单人模式要是做的有趣点就好了 没有剧情
  20. TGious
    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.
  21. F3T1W
    Aug 21, 2021
    3
    One of the 3 switch game sellers, there is very little content on the case and all the hope is that the game, in theory, can only pay off in co-op
  22. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    6
    Not enough to do. Though, it's FULL of potential. Weird how Nintendo gave up on this so fast.
  23. Gikloner
    Dec 18, 2020
    2
    This game is the worst choice for spending your free time. The "innovative" control system is a piecr of **** that make me mad. And there is not any content and things that give you interest to stay at this game. This project is only an advertising of nintendo switch features.
  24. Willyboyou
    Dec 8, 2020
    6
    Arms could have been an incredible Nintendo game. it has a roster of charming characters, a creative gameplay mechanic which changes the fighting game genre to something original, and a fun world. However, as much as I want to adore ARMS, the gameplay is too simple and gets stale very fast and lacks any sense of story to accompany its fantastic characters.
  25. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    2
    not a fan on how it controls. I think it's a cool idea but it's just wasn't a game for me
  26. Jopawho
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    Jeu de combat très cool,la maniabilité est plutôt correct les personnages sont sympas, rien à dire de plus c'est un bon jeu
  27. Keeb999
    Jul 23, 2020
    6
    This one's fine, but easily forgettable. The entire game boils down to a western shootout but with the ability to block and motion controls. It won't last long before it gets boring, but it has charm, I'll give it that, and makes for something fun to break out and play with your friends and family at a get-together or something.
  28. Sb068
    Jul 20, 2020
    6
    New ip so new ideas I'd say it's a good party game but if you're looking for a good story mode this isn't it
  29. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Desde la llegada de MIN MIN al plantel de Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, al segundo dia me opte por comprar el juego de ARMS, y sinceramente me impresiono el juego. Es sumamente divertido, el online es sin duda lo mejor del juego, sus coleccionables, personajes y modos de juego son bastante buenos. Me arrepiento de no haberle dado su chance a principios desde que salio el juego. NO DECEPCIONA
  30. Miguel22
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Es un gran juego, innovador, competitivo y divertido, y una campaña con una dificultad bastante elevada, sobre todo si lo pones a nivel 7, aunque no le pongo más de un 8 por cosas en el modo online, que los modos sean al azar, se vuelve aburrido debido a que lo único que puedes hacer es desbloquear puños, cuando los tienes todo, o subes al rango máximo en competitivo o no tienes nada másEs un gran juego, innovador, competitivo y divertido, y una campaña con una dificultad bastante elevada, sobre todo si lo pones a nivel 7, aunque no le pongo más de un 8 por cosas en el modo online, que los modos sean al azar, se vuelve aburrido debido a que lo único que puedes hacer es desbloquear puños, cuando los tienes todo, o subes al rango máximo en competitivo o no tienes nada más que hacer.… Expand
  31. Oldskoolberk
    Jun 15, 2020
    7
    Arms is an excellent game. It really displays what the Switch can do. The characters are strong and unique. Control is excellent top to bottom. Graphics fits into the Nintendo mold (very colorful). But what really killed this game for me there was no storylines and missions. I am that person who needs some kind of motivation in the game to play. It does not do that here. Had theyArms is an excellent game. It really displays what the Switch can do. The characters are strong and unique. Control is excellent top to bottom. Graphics fits into the Nintendo mold (very colorful). But what really killed this game for me there was no storylines and missions. I am that person who needs some kind of motivation in the game to play. It does not do that here. Had they built in some sort of storyline into it you are talking one of the top ten games on the Switch without question.… Expand
  32. The_Squib
    Mar 30, 2020
    7
    Arms is a really great, unique game. It has beautiful graphics with an amazing score and great character designs, but the gameplay gets boring after a week! It has little replayability to it and its learning curve is huge for the market it was targeting, not bad, but not great.
  33. Denvers
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    ARMS is possibly the most underrated Nintendo Switch game to this day. With a good selection of characters and exciting gameplay, ARMS is just about for anyone. Playing by yourself is even fun! This game is great for parties and playing with friends. Of course, this game does not have nearly as much content as SSBU, but is definetely worth the money if you like fighting games or party games.
  34. MrVideogame69
    Mar 26, 2020
    9
    ARMS is one of the most unique fighters I've ever seen. My only gripe is that I wish that the gameplay was faster, but other than that the game is phenomenal
  35. jamrt
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    I find the gameplay fun, but this game's biggest problem is lack of content. This game could have had all of it's post release content in the base game, and it still wouldn't be enough
  36. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    4
    Arms is a unique fighting game with terrible controls and weird design choices. The presentation is great with great usage of music and style that make the game stand out, however as cool as the characters look most of them feel the same. The places you battle in are good but don’t offer much, so are the extra modes they are fun but really go down of how boring they are to play them again.Arms is a unique fighting game with terrible controls and weird design choices. The presentation is great with great usage of music and style that make the game stand out, however as cool as the characters look most of them feel the same. The places you battle in are good but don’t offer much, so are the extra modes they are fun but really go down of how boring they are to play them again. However the biggest problem is the controls and gameplay, they feel so unresponsive and bad they don’t feel satisfying they are so lame and slow all you do is camp and attack or doge. Yes it’s fun but it can get super boring sometimes, also the way to get customization is kinda cool but it starts to bore out as you go so is the online it’s good but you get board waiting of a match. Arms is a unique concept with great ideas but fails to execute some and succeed to do some features justice at some points. (Medicore 2/5) Play It If Your A Fan Of Weird Unique Games… Expand
  37. jiorl
    Jan 19, 2020
    6
    The Good: New IP's from Nintendo are always good, fresh take on the fighting genre, a wide range of interesting fighters and stages, a large array of arms to unlock, combat is easy to learn/hard to master - lots of depth in combat, online connection solid - have never been disconnected from a game.

    The Bad: Motion controls are a hit or a miss, lack of variety in game modes - can get    The Good: New IP's from Nintendo are always good, fresh take on the fighting genre, a wide range of interesting fighters and stages, a large array of arms to unlock, combat is easy to learn/hard to master - lots of depth in combat, online connection solid - have never been disconnected from a game.

    The Bad: Motion controls are a hit or a miss, lack of variety in game modes - can get boring after a while

    Other Notes: The series ARMS has a lot of things going for it. A great cast of fighters, an interesting twist on the fighting genre, good depth with the combat. However, there isn't that much you can do with it. Single play mode has you fight against CPU's in the same style you would when online, and there aren't much online modes, and the ones which are there don't feel engaging enough. Hopefully they continue the series, and build on what they have done in the next game, because there is so much potential to be found.    … Expand
  38. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    9
    Un juego grandioso con una jugabilidad única y divertida, el Grand Prix tiene una curva de dificultad bastante bien hecha y el online es bastante bueno. El juego parece simple pero es bastante técnico, por lo que si no te interesa dominar al 100% un juego te van a patear el trasero y si tu umbral de frustración es pequeño, aléjate de ARMS, porque no te va a parecer divertido.

    Lo Bueno:    Un juego grandioso con una jugabilidad única y divertida, el Grand Prix tiene una curva de dificultad bastante bien hecha y el online es bastante bueno. El juego parece simple pero es bastante técnico, por lo que si no te interesa dominar al 100% un juego te van a patear el trasero y si tu umbral de frustración es pequeño, aléjate de ARMS, porque no te va a parecer divertido.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Una idea interesante con una buena ejecución.

    Lo Malo:

    - Hizo falta una mayor cantidad de modos de juego.    … Expand
  39. trainconductor7
    Dec 7, 2019
    6
    SUMMARY/CONCLUSION: In short, ARMS is a game with great franchise potential that suffers from trying too hard to be unique and forgets what makes a game fun in the process. In the end, what is a great idea has some good meaty gameplay, beautiful visuals and character design, but the execution is quite frankly, short-sighted. The single player content offers a quick and limited dopamineSUMMARY/CONCLUSION: In short, ARMS is a game with great franchise potential that suffers from trying too hard to be unique and forgets what makes a game fun in the process. In the end, what is a great idea has some good meaty gameplay, beautiful visuals and character design, but the execution is quite frankly, short-sighted. The single player content offers a quick and limited dopamine hit, and the replayability at higher difficulties does a better job of pushing the player away than embracing them in with some fun fair challenge..

    CONTROLS: The controls are relatively tight, but between the various control methods, it suffers from quite literally offering different strengths and weaknesses. In a meta that favours grabbing for example, people who use the joycons can perform grabs on their opponent and curve their hands in opposite directions, broadening the grab's range substantially. The cannot be done with a controller, and as such, to no surprise the vast majority of the top 100 players use Joycons. That is simply bad game design as accessibility should not affect gameplay performance.

    ART: This is a pure home run. The character designs, art style, world building, soundtrack, and plethora of unlockable concept art and badges are a feast for the eyes and imagination. There simply isn't much more to be said. These are characters who hold up and deserve to live on through Super Smash Bros with the others.

    GRAND PRIX: The game's online is fun, and the honest truth is that you'll get far more enjoyment from it than you will with Grand Prix. This is because as the difficulty scales up, the fact of the matter is that the AI is not designed to be a better player, it's just designed to react faster. Inhumanly fast. Reacting so quickly you'd swear the AI was predicting movement to a tee. Blocking your attacks without flaw, retaliating faster than any human would in natural gameplay, and only being hurtable during extremely small and intended windows that feel less like fighting strong CPUs and more like fighting AI designed to make you rage quit. It's the greatest flaw of the game. Compared to high level AI of other fighting games, the AI in this game don't adhere to the laws the player has to obey. They quite blatantly break it, and couple all of the perks of joycon controls (like the wide grip grab) with the extreme decisiveness of an AI so sure of itself that it doesn't even feel fun to win. It simply feels like you've somehow conned your way through it. This is painfully prevalent in levels 5, 6, and 7 Grand Prix.

    OTHER OFFLINE CONTENT: The game's other content is relatively dry unfortunately. I found myself having the most fun from the "GET ARMS" game mode above all things, and unfortunately for that, it's a literal pay-to-play mode. The volleyball and basketball styled game modes are gimmicky, and if not for the online and grand prix modes forcing it upon the player, would easily be forgotten as insignificant to the greater player experience.

    ESPORTS: This game had its shot as an E-sport, and was pushed by Nintendo for a time. As a spectator sport, the game suffers from being confusing and relatively boring to observe. Most of the time it's just a constant exchange of long range punches, blocks, and hopping around. Unlike 2D fighters that broadcast the information of both players simultaneously and in clear view, the irony of ARMS is that by fighting primarily at a long range, thanks to the long character limbs, it's hard to truly get the visual data of more than one character at a time. As such, you'll find viewer statistic drop off quite quickly for all except the die-hard fans. Which as of writing this, aren't many left.    … Expand
  40. Soup1217
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    The game lacked content at launch but the game gained a lot of great free dlc and is an absolite joy, I really do hope far a sequel.
  41. WakingDawn96
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    The game isn’t perfect by any means, and has its issues and flaws, but it is surprisingly fun if you give it a chance as just a fun party game.
  42. Cougargames
    Nov 1, 2019
    7
    A good fun family/friends game that takes great use of the switches new gimicks. A great choice of a game if you basically have played everything and is looking for something to burn your time and sweat like hell.
  43. Steelhead
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    There is much more to ARMS than meets the eye - what seems like a relatively simple, silly boxing game is actually hiding a surprising amount of depth underneath. The sheer number of different possible combinations of characters and ARMS can provide TONS more variety than its 15-character roster lets on. The diligent online community is constantly pushing the metagame, and there is a wholeThere is much more to ARMS than meets the eye - what seems like a relatively simple, silly boxing game is actually hiding a surprising amount of depth underneath. The sheer number of different possible combinations of characters and ARMS can provide TONS more variety than its 15-character roster lets on. The diligent online community is constantly pushing the metagame, and there is a whole world of replay value even after clearing all of the single player content the game has to offer. The online experience is generally better in quality than, say, Smash, though I would put its online capabilities on par with those of Splatoon 2.

    Being the first fighting game of its kind, however, there are a few things ARMS could stand to improve on. The only primary issue that comes to mind is the way the game is balanced, with certain ARMS being vastly better than others, and some ARMS even becoming downright obsolete with the existence of ARMS that essentially do the same job but better.

    All in all, ARMS may even qualify at this point as a hidden gem on the Switch, going strong still into 2019 and beyond.    … Expand
  44. SuperSlothTime
    Apr 12, 2019
    9
    A fun way to make a boxing game with a unique idea. You can hit your opponents with your fist that act like springs and can unlock new arms to add to your characters. The arms have different effects to them as well. The cast is an odd bunch with their own stages. As much as i like the list of characters i wish they had more. Its a fun game and great with friends.
  45. OrangeYosh
    Feb 16, 2019
    7
    I was very excited for this game back in April or May, I was getting ready to play this game. It looked so cool! But when it released, it was fun. I liked the depth in the game, and the game and it’s characters because of how much charm they have. There’s a lot that this game does well, a unique battle system, a good cast of characters, the music and the gameplay. But, I feel that thisI was very excited for this game back in April or May, I was getting ready to play this game. It looked so cool! But when it released, it was fun. I liked the depth in the game, and the game and it’s characters because of how much charm they have. There’s a lot that this game does well, a unique battle system, a good cast of characters, the music and the gameplay. But, I feel that this game is a small bit underwhelming, the game isn’t a game I would play for hours, I just would pop in the cartridge, and play the game for 5 minutes, and that’s it. I never really wanted to come back because the game didn’t really encourage me to come back and say “Hey, come back and play some more bud!” The game can get a bit boring at times and I feel likes there is way too many modes in this game. Nintendo is trying to keep this game alive but, I don’t think it’ll stay alive for a while. Overall fun for a party, but a bit boring and un-encouraging for me to come back to play this game. Great game.… Expand
  46. cool_dork
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    I thought that this was really original and fun. However, after a while it got repetitive and I stopped playing it. If they come up with some really UNIQUE arms I will give it a higher rating.
  47. epiccrossover
    Jan 23, 2019
    8
    ARMS is an ok game. First off, the graphics for this game are exceptional. It's the best graphical fighting game in 2017. Period. Unfortunately, the controls for the Pro Controller is 100% garbage, for that i use this controller mainly. Not a bad game, but could be better.
  48. UberGames
    Dec 24, 2018
    5
    A fun, adrenaline fueled fighter, or at least that was what it used to be. The game seems to have shot itself in the foot when it added badges as a mechanic. Every single badge spews out so much money. I wouldn't have a problem if you didn't have to spend money (virtual) to unlock the huge arsenal of arms. Where as before, earning arms was a reward, it's simply an option here, as you willA fun, adrenaline fueled fighter, or at least that was what it used to be. The game seems to have shot itself in the foot when it added badges as a mechanic. Every single badge spews out so much money. I wouldn't have a problem if you didn't have to spend money (virtual) to unlock the huge arsenal of arms. Where as before, earning arms was a reward, it's simply an option here, as you will never run out of money thanks to the badges. This ruined the progression system of the game, and was ultimately what killed it.… Expand
  49. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    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 andIt’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.… Expand
  50. greninjaX
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    I kind of wish this had a more substantial single player mode like splatoon does, but other than that, this is another great new Nintendo game that I hope gets many sequels for years to come.
  51. funnelcakemylad
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    I am going to be honest, when I first bought this game I had fun for the first couple of rounds... then a few days later I notice all the variety had left the game. It's a creative idea, but not the best. The lack of content is what drove me away from it. I am a lonely lad who doesn't have friends over all that much, so a single player mode would've been great. Instead, well, it's justI am going to be honest, when I first bought this game I had fun for the first couple of rounds... then a few days later I notice all the variety had left the game. It's a creative idea, but not the best. The lack of content is what drove me away from it. I am a lonely lad who doesn't have friends over all that much, so a single player mode would've been great. Instead, well, it's just Multiplayer, and Online. And a Grand Prix mode which is just a more boring version of Smash Bros.' classic mode. You can't even play online if you don't have Nintendo's paid membership. If it had more content, this could have been a great game. But... it doesn't. That's what ruined the game for me.… Expand
  52. Moby_Samus
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    This game is actually quite great. One of the best new ips in recent years, with a lot of focus on their unique fighters, their quirks and personal playstyles.
  53. Marcelinus
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    Very underrated, the characters are unique and the mechanics are fun to use.
  54. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    ARMS é um jogo que, apesar de parecer simples, pode se tornar profundo à medida que é jogado cada vez mais. Com características técnicas e artísticas muito bem executadas e um sistema de controles de movimento surpreendentemente responsivo, é um jogo essencial para qualquer proprietário de um Switch.
  55. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    5
    It’s not a terrible game but it just doesn’t seem to make sense as to why Nintendo feels the need to make this game. I get that with Mario that gives them a platformer, with Zelda they have a game in the RPG genre, with Mario Kart they have a racing game. With Splatoon a couple years ago, they were finally able to get into the competitive shooting market and this game feels like its aIt’s not a terrible game but it just doesn’t seem to make sense as to why Nintendo feels the need to make this game. I get that with Mario that gives them a platformer, with Zelda they have a game in the RPG genre, with Mario Kart they have a racing game. With Splatoon a couple years ago, they were finally able to get into the competitive shooting market and this game feels like its a fighting game mixed with Splatoon.

    The big thing is, Splatoon is a very good game that nailed what it was going for where this just seems odd. Nintendo already has an incredibly successful fighting game, Super Smash Brothers. I just don’t know who this game was made for.

    Not to mean but the Wii and Motion Controls were a fun gimmick but people are done with that. No one wants or cares about Motion Controls anymore. Especially in the fighting game genre where execution is the most important aspect of those games. This is the worst of both worlds.

    I know it seems like I am rambling on about this game but I just want to make it clear that I just don’t understand why this game exists. Now don’t get me wrong with this game, it’s still fun but its a very shallow fun. If I played this game fore 5 hours, I don’t think I would ever want to play this game again.

    Nintendo is capable of making games that are always going to be competing for Game of the Year honors but for every great game they make. There is a major miss and this is one of those misses.    … Expand
  56. Criti-Wise
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    When I got Arms for my switch, I was really happy when I was playing for the first time, but it honestly gets kind of repetitive because of the fact that mainly all I can do is punch others. Sure, there's some other things, but they still require punching. For me, there's not very much reason to get back to playing this game.
  57. RabidSavage
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    A fun and unique game game that has potential to revolutionize the fighting game genre. I've spent hours playing the game in just a few days that I've had it. There's so much depth to it, that I can't wait to really get into the meta game.
  58. ConsoleArgonaut
    Jul 10, 2018
    7
    I bought arms the day it came out and have had lots of hours of fun with it since then.
    Arms is a fighting game where you have stretchable arms as a gimmick. You can control your character Wii Sports-like with Motion Controlls (punching gestures and tilting of the joycons).
    Note: You can play the game just as well without motion controls and don't have an disadvantage. And that's pretty    I bought arms the day it came out and have had lots of hours of fun with it since then.
    Arms is a fighting game where you have stretchable arms as a gimmick. You can control your character Wii Sports-like with Motion Controlls (punching gestures and tilting of the joycons).
    Note: You can play the game just as well without motion controls and don't have an disadvantage.
    And that's pretty much all you need to know.

    The cast of arms is as colorful as it gets, with everything from a film star to a mechanic girl that build herself a robot to fight in.
    When starting the game you either:
    - Play a tournament mode, which plays out like in any other fighting game
    - Do a quick match with a friend
    - Play one of two mini games
    - Go online and fight against strangers.

    My only problem with the game is the lack of content as seen in the selection of modes available.

    Verdict: If you like simple fun fighting games this game is for you

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 4/5 - Feels great
    Level Design: 3/5 - Nothing mind blowing, but still very good
    Soundtrack: 4/5 - Very catchy. It will stay with you for a while
    Story: 2/5 - Lacking, only small character introductions
    Graphics: 4/5 - Looks great
    Length / Amount of content: 2/5 - Not much content, as seen above
    Replay Value: 5/5 - Great replay value with different difficulty modes, online play and just fun at parties
    Enjoyment: 4/5 - I loved it

    Overall rating: 28/40 => 7/10    … Expand
  59. FelipeCPS
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Otimo, jogo, mecanica inovadora, aproveitando o maximo do rumbleHD do Switch, e mesmo se voce nao quiser jogar com o rumble hd, pode jogar, NORMAL com os 2 joycons, graficos bonitos e trilha sonora envolvete, espero que tenha mais atualizações ou uma continuação
  60. UnionJack0714
    May 7, 2018
    8
    ARMS is the most recent Nintendo game with the most potential since Splatoon. A unique combat experience accompanied by a colourful group of fighters offer a fun solo and co op game that will satisfy you for hours. A semi weak campaign focuses on players entering a tournament of 10 fights. The player has 7 difficulty levels to select from, so challenge isn't an issue. However repeatingARMS is the most recent Nintendo game with the most potential since Splatoon. A unique combat experience accompanied by a colourful group of fighters offer a fun solo and co op game that will satisfy you for hours. A semi weak campaign focuses on players entering a tournament of 10 fights. The player has 7 difficulty levels to select from, so challenge isn't an issue. However repeating this as different characters is the only other option in terms of a main story. There are a decent amount of unique modes for a fighting game, including fighting versions of Basketball, Vollyball, Shootingat targets as well as the more predictable but still fun 3 and 4 player free for all fights. There are plenty of collectables, from art, badges and ARMS as well. Which brings me to the ARMS themselves, never has a fighting mechanic been so underrated. The numerous arms to collect allow for possible thousands of unique fights, from weak but fast party poppers to large slow powerful wrecking balls. There is also a pretty decent online mode called party mode. This will direct the player to a lobby full of other players, and will quickly match them into random fights and modes. This works super well with the Swicth's quick play ideal. In conclusion, this is just the beginning of what will surely become Nintendo's new fighting series. There is so much potential for this franchise's future and I can't wait to see what comes next. 8/10… Expand
  61. mrcnx
    May 5, 2018
    8
    As a new genre that nintendo tries it does things pretty damn well fighting is deep and a lot of fun. The thing that's holding me back from rating it hihger is in single player there's not much to do. Otherwise it would be a strong 9
  62. Doctor-J
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    DO NOT USE MOTION CONTROLS! Ok, with that out of the way i can say Arms is so much fun, so easy to learn and hard to master, you will lose hours trying to make the right arms combination, the perfect combo dash, punch, dash. Thank you to the people who made this wonder, i wish they were better at selling it, because they are so bad at it, this game is way better than you think it is untilDO NOT USE MOTION CONTROLS! Ok, with that out of the way i can say Arms is so much fun, so easy to learn and hard to master, you will lose hours trying to make the right arms combination, the perfect combo dash, punch, dash. Thank you to the people who made this wonder, i wish they were better at selling it, because they are so bad at it, this game is way better than you think it is until you learn to play it. Give it 2 hours in training mode and you will fall for it! And again, do not use motion controls! They just suck!… Expand
  63. Kick454
    Apr 19, 2018
    5
    Fun for 5 minutes, then gets obnoxious. This is the first game I ever wanted a refund on to be completely honest.

    Mix: = Characters: They're alright. The backstories are cool and all, but... = Multiplayer: The only fun part about the game honestly. = Music: The music isn't that bad to be honest. It's a shame the songs aren't even memorable aside from the main theme (like another game    Fun for 5 minutes, then gets obnoxious. This is the first game I ever wanted a refund on to be completely honest.

    Mix:
    = Characters: They're alright. The backstories are cool and all, but...
    = Multiplayer: The only fun part about the game honestly.
    = Music: The music isn't that bad to be honest. It's a shame the songs aren't even memorable aside from the main theme (like another game I know...)
    = Grand Prix: The only good thing about singleplayer to be completely honest.

    Bad:
    - Controls: They suck. BADLY. Also, yes, I know I can change them now, but that isn't enough to pull me back into the game.
    - Singleplayer: It's atrocious, especially for a Nintendo game.
    - Fun and Replay Values: The game is at rock bottom in terms of fun and replayability in my opinion.

    Overall, ARMS is barely able to warrant a 5/10 from me. Try again next time, Nintendo.    … Expand
  64. ViniOfficial
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    Arms foi um jogo incrivel, fez o bom uso dos Joy-Cons, sempre quando voce vencê o jogo te faz sorrir e comemorar, mas quando perde, o jogo quer te fazer jogar mais ate a vitoria, com jogabilidade bem fluída e modos variados fazendo o jogo não ser um simples jogo de luta, o seu unico problema é que depois que Splatoon 2 chegou, as pessoa acabaram esquecendo dele, mas isso não significa queArms foi um jogo incrivel, fez o bom uso dos Joy-Cons, sempre quando voce vencê o jogo te faz sorrir e comemorar, mas quando perde, o jogo quer te fazer jogar mais ate a vitoria, com jogabilidade bem fluída e modos variados fazendo o jogo não ser um simples jogo de luta, o seu unico problema é que depois que Splatoon 2 chegou, as pessoa acabaram esquecendo dele, mas isso não significa que o jogo é ruim, muito pelo contrario!… Expand
  65. Cittadel
    Mar 31, 2018
    5
    First of all, I love Nintendo for launching new franchises! Sometimes a new franchise turns out perfectly fine and becomes a new cult classic, like Splatoon, but in some cases it might have been better if the developers of the game took a few more years to develop it, which is the case with ARMS. ARMS has a lot of potential and shines through its own unique, colorful Nintendo-style -- butFirst of all, I love Nintendo for launching new franchises! Sometimes a new franchise turns out perfectly fine and becomes a new cult classic, like Splatoon, but in some cases it might have been better if the developers of the game took a few more years to develop it, which is the case with ARMS. ARMS has a lot of potential and shines through its own unique, colorful Nintendo-style -- but the gameplay fails in quite a lot of ways. The game promotes its motion controls capability quite a lot, which I understand, because who doesn't love motion controls? But for me the Joy-Cons were incredibly inaccurate and defending myself almost always turned into attacking the enemy. After a few matches I decided to put my Joy-Cons in the Joy-Con grip, which worked a little better for me, but took away the fun factor of the game.

    Besides the problems with the controls, the game just feels unfinished. It's really lacking and there isn't really a lot to do. I found myself getting bored pretty quickly. Some gamemodes even don't add anything to the game at all, like Basketball, which is nothing more than grabbing your enemy and watching an automated movement hrow him/her in the basket.

    I enjoyed ARMS mostly for its style and I appreciate the fact that Nintendo has the courage to develop new franchises, but ARMS doesn't do it for me. It feels like it needs a few years more of development. If there will ever be a sequel to this game, Nintendo must look further into gameplay possibilities.    … Expand
  66. IndieCrit
    Mar 30, 2018
    9
    Arms; while it is not perfect, ARMS is a fun party/fighting game. The music was extremely catchy, surprisingly colorful graphics, good controls; but not flawless. Some ARMS are completely broken and the community is toxic. However, the game is still good. Maybe not worth $60.00, though. Maybe 50? Still, it's like Splatoon of the fighting game genre. Also, a surprising amount of variety andArms; while it is not perfect, ARMS is a fun party/fighting game. The music was extremely catchy, surprisingly colorful graphics, good controls; but not flawless. Some ARMS are completely broken and the community is toxic. However, the game is still good. Maybe not worth $60.00, though. Maybe 50? Still, it's like Splatoon of the fighting game genre. Also, a surprising amount of variety and collectibles!
    Do I recommend this game? Yes, I do.    … Expand
  67. MrSlim
    Mar 22, 2018
    6
    It's simply mediocre at best, a game needs to have 3 important points to be really good-

    A story: Arms doesn't need a story, like most Nintendo experiences. Good gameplay: Arms is quite fun for the first 1-5 hours, but it gets very stale overtime Re-play ability: this game has little-to no re-play ability, it's the same thing over and over again Now for the smaller but still    It's simply mediocre at best, a game needs to have 3 important points to be really good-

    A story: Arms doesn't need a story, like most Nintendo experiences.

    Good gameplay: Arms is quite fun for the first 1-5 hours, but it gets very stale overtime

    Re-play ability: this game has little-to no re-play ability, it's the same thing over and over again

    Now for the smaller but still important points-

    Good graphics: yes, this does have amazing graphics, but (as of March 2018) Nintendo has done that non-stop since the launch of the switch...

    Lag: I experienced no lag (at worst, a slight Frame rate drop)

    Character/Stage design: The characters and stages are amazing, and I love them, min-min and helix are great example of this, they are so different... this is really what pushed me to making this a 6, over a 4 or 5.

    Overall, it's an ok video game, it's fun to play with friends when they come over, and sometimes to take on the go... but, aside from the great graphics, frame rate, and character/Stage design it got stale quick... I could recommend this to young kids (7-9 esc) if they had a Switch of course... Not a horrible game by any means, but no where near a great one.    … Expand
  68. jad_giovanni
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    It is a fighting game a little different from the traditional ones but it works very well. It is quite balanced, it is full of free DLC, multiple characters and possibilities of strategy customization thanks to all the arms that are available. They often make events for the community. Artificial intelligence is pretty good.
  69. Acurazo47
    Mar 14, 2018
    8
    Una apuesta muy diferente para el genero de lucha, muy entretenido, si juegas con amigos se da para cosas épicas, es fácil de aprender pero difícil de dominar, todo en el juego es increíble, el single player se presta para unas 15 horas superando todos los modos, pero para ser un juego de pelea le falta contenido, aun así es un juego único en su clase y es muy disfrutable.
  70. loic01
    Mar 7, 2018
    7
    Une jolie innovation de Nintendo qui font de ARMS des vrais K-O aux joueurs, des K-O de joie de le découvrir et de se défouler en mode surréalsite mais plus drôle que les autres jeux de combat de Nintendo. Pour ceci ce serait un 10/10 mais j'hôte deux points pour le jeu qui est trop court et un autre car le mode histoire pas assez développé pour moi. Continuez à améliorer ce jeu NintendoUne jolie innovation de Nintendo qui font de ARMS des vrais K-O aux joueurs, des K-O de joie de le découvrir et de se défouler en mode surréalsite mais plus drôle que les autres jeux de combat de Nintendo. Pour ceci ce serait un 10/10 mais j'hôte deux points pour le jeu qui est trop court et un autre car le mode histoire pas assez développé pour moi. Continuez à améliorer ce jeu Nintendo et çe sera un 10 certainement! 7/10… Expand
  71. yggSSparappRR
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    A fun, weird little game that surprised me. The characters are fun to use and varied, each with their own style. The online is active and it's a joy to play locally with friends too, so I can recommend if the colourfull atmosphere it has resonates with you. I really hope it becomes another nintendo mainstay series of games, like how it happened to splatoon and xenoblade recently.
  72. BigTom93
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    Arms is a phenomenal game. The people who hate on it do little to deter thousands of users from racking up hundreds of hours. I myself have over 120 hours currently and no sign of stopping. The new characters and addition of badges and party crash since launch have proven that Nintendo believes in this title, and it shows. This game just keeps getting better and better. Complaints aboutArms is a phenomenal game. The people who hate on it do little to deter thousands of users from racking up hundreds of hours. I myself have over 120 hours currently and no sign of stopping. The new characters and addition of badges and party crash since launch have proven that Nintendo believes in this title, and it shows. This game just keeps getting better and better. Complaints about motion controls are moot, outside of the tutorial, you never have to use them. Most of the haters of this game, just don't understand the depth of it, the challenge of ranked mode, the fun of party match with your friends. If you own a Switch, you should give Arms a try. Especially if you can find it on sale, which is starting to be a possibility.

    Not everyone has to like every game. Personally, I think Pokken isn't all that, but lots of people love it, and I can see the appeal. It's just not for me. Arms, similarly, will not be some people's cup of tea. But it is a very, very good game. Everyone whom I've recommended it to in real life, has loved it.    … Expand
  73. Ryn_Ken
    Jan 21, 2018
    7
    Games are often compared to bodies of water to show how vast and deep they are. In this regard, Arms is a surprisingly deep... puddle. The fighting is great and the versatility of mixing character perks and different weapons is awesome along with the online servers being lag free 95% of the time, at least for me. everything around it is a different story. The plot is as basic as possible,Games are often compared to bodies of water to show how vast and deep they are. In this regard, Arms is a surprisingly deep... puddle. The fighting is great and the versatility of mixing character perks and different weapons is awesome along with the online servers being lag free 95% of the time, at least for me. everything around it is a different story. The plot is as basic as possible, the backstories are minimal, the dialogue is very limited, the music is repetitive and it was released with only a few characters. Charging full price for this was a mistake. In it's current state with fifteen characters, it would have easily been worth $40, but being $60 back when there were only nine to choose from was a terrible idea.

    The irony here is that I really like its combat and haven't been able to put the game down recently. Maybe the sequel, 'Two Arms' will provide a more fulfilling experience.    … Expand
  74. toonlinkman
    Dec 26, 2017
    7
    Good *fun* game with lots of tactical play. The online play is great and seems much more stable than mario kart 8. The only downside is lack of single player offline game play.

    It is much easier to play with pro controller than using motion controls. I doubt I'll put in 100+ hours within the first month like Zelda, but maybe in a years time I will still be playing the odd game when    Good *fun* game with lots of tactical play. The online play is great and seems much more stable than mario kart 8. The only downside is lack of single player offline game play.

    It is much easier to play with pro controller than using motion controls.

    I doubt I'll put in 100+ hours within the first month like Zelda, but maybe in a years time I will still be playing the odd game when Zelda DLC is dead and buried.    … Expand
  75. reviewinggamer
    Dec 22, 2017
    8
    Arms is a game where you beat up others. The graphics are great but the controls for the thumb grips feel a bit off. Online multiplayer is a blast to play, and i give it an 8/10
  76. ObiTheGreat132
    Dec 21, 2017
    9
    ARMS is my favorite switch and fighting game by far. The amazing soundtrack, the graphics, and the animation are spots on. The team at Nintendo made this the best it can be.

    The tutorial teaches you everything you need to know. They do not hide anything that you need to no to play the game. The only bad thing about the game is that when I want to block, it sometimes punches or makes    ARMS is my favorite switch and fighting game by far. The amazing soundtrack, the graphics, and the animation are spots on. The team at Nintendo made this the best it can be.

    The tutorial teaches you everything you need to know. They do not hide anything that you need to no to play the game.

    The only bad thing about the game is that when I want to block, it sometimes punches or makes you move backward, which could make you lose a round or match.

    All the characters are balanced making a far game every time (the only exception is Min Min and Ribbon Girl).

    The starting arms of each character are perfect. They give different strategies for each player.

    The 1 v 100 is very unique. I like how they come out is rounds with different arms. This is one of the funniest game modes in any game I have played. It's also fun trying to beat your friends times, I'm having a party tonight where all my friends will come inside to try to beat each others times for the 1 v 100.

    The basketball game mode is mediocre. you just grab the opponent. there is a 90% chance your grab will go in the basket. There is very minimal strategy in the game mode and is very easy to win against bots.

    The volleyball game mode is not the best but is good. It is very skill based, but beginners can still win at it.

    Overall a great game, ARMS is a revolution in the fighting genre. I hope they add DLC or a squeal to the amazing game    … Expand
  77. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    ARMS is the first eSports-game to be released on the Nintendo Switch, and certainly lives up to hype surrounding its release, as it's a never-before-seen take on boxing with tons of replayability thanks to the patches its been getting. These patches have included new characters, new stages, new gamemodes, "party crash" events, and even the first recorded use of achievements in theARMS is the first eSports-game to be released on the Nintendo Switch, and certainly lives up to hype surrounding its release, as it's a never-before-seen take on boxing with tons of replayability thanks to the patches its been getting. These patches have included new characters, new stages, new gamemodes, "party crash" events, and even the first recorded use of achievements in the console's history. The only complaint I have is that ARMS was built from the ground up to take advantage of motion controls, and this puts regular controller users at a minor disadvantage, but this is barely noticeable. ARMS will most certainly take up the most time from the sheer amount of content Nintendo has crammed into it, and you've got to love games like that.… Expand
  78. joehi1
    Dec 12, 2017
    8
    Arms is a wonderful new Nintendo IP that although, not perfect is a welcome addition to the Nintendo library and the Switch. This 3D boxing fighter game brings a lot of entertainment to the table and can easily be played by two people, with the one joycon configuration. Online play also allows for two people to play together and partner up for two-player tag team games. There's a diverseArms is a wonderful new Nintendo IP that although, not perfect is a welcome addition to the Nintendo library and the Switch. This 3D boxing fighter game brings a lot of entertainment to the table and can easily be played by two people, with the one joycon configuration. Online play also allows for two people to play together and partner up for two-player tag team games. There's a diverse amount of game modes such as Volleyball and Hoops (basketball) and they're quite fun little sports minigames. Then there's target smash which is entertaining because hitting the opposing players, will cause them to lose points. Headlock Scramble is a fun little mode as well that lets you play as the big bad villain Headlock. The problem with the online mode is the three player and the four player free for all matches. They're honestly a mess with the poor tracking system, and usually, the player that's the best at hiding wins. The majority of the online game is fun with a few technical problems, although the single player game is lacking. The GrandPrix mode is essentially a survival mode and it really doesn't add much to the game. It's an easy way to farm coins to get new Arms but that's all it's good for. One of the best things about arms is that each character can unlock the arms of all of the other characters so you can load out your favorite character with your favorite set of arms, and with over 30 different ones to choose from the possibilities are endless. Arms suffers from some problems with the online play being a disaster in free for all matches, and the single-player portion of the game is mediocre at best, but it really does a great job at bringing two players online couch co-op back and for that reason, we ought to really thank Nintendo. While Arms isn't the fighter for everyone it's really worth trying at least once. Once again Nintendo has created a well-made franchise that I hope to see a sequel to.

    Cons:
    Multiple player free for all matches are not fun at all
    Single player is quite boring
    Some balancing problems    … Expand
  79. FrostedCitrus
    Dec 11, 2017
    8
    The game unintentionally encourages getting up close and personal, when the point of the arms is to fight at a distance. So many people do this, AND IT WORKS. I don't see how they could have fixed this. The game is fun, but also frustrating when people get close.
  80. LuccaSSC
    Dec 6, 2017
    8
    ARMS is a game that, despite looking simple, can become surprisingly profound as it is played. With polished technical and artistic characteristics and an amazingly responsive motion controls mode, it deserves to be played by everyone.
  81. DrLuciusFOX
    Nov 27, 2017
    9
    I was never huge into fighting games but I'm having a surprisingly good time with Arms, and the constant updates and new characters keep the game feeling new and alive. I'd recommend to everyone, with only the warning that it's a game that's better played with friends than alone.
  82. OneYoutubeFan
    Nov 26, 2017
    9
    ARMS is one of the best fighting games I've ever played, if not the best. All the characters are well thought out and seem very unique. Every style of control, aside from the sideways joycon, are very fun, and it's actually a surprisingly good local multiplayer game. However, there is a noticable lack of single player content, only having the grand prix, training mode, and computer matchesARMS is one of the best fighting games I've ever played, if not the best. All the characters are well thought out and seem very unique. Every style of control, aside from the sideways joycon, are very fun, and it's actually a surprisingly good local multiplayer game. However, there is a noticable lack of single player content, only having the grand prix, training mode, and computer matches that aren't as fun as real matches. Speaking of the gameplay, it works well. You can punch, block, grab, dash, jump, and, occasionally, rush attack. There's also various different modes of play, such as, volley ball, basketball, fights, Hedlok scramble, 1 on 100, and skillshot. In volleyball, you punch a volleyball and get points. It's surprisingly fun for how simple it is. Basketball is a game where you throw each other to get points. Once again, very good. Fights are the main match type, and the best of the bunch. Hedlok scramble lets you be very overpowered, and definitely very fun. Finally, 1 on 100 is a fight against one hundred computers, and very hard and good. Overall, I think this game, as I've said, is one of the best fighting games of all time, and deserves a spot at EVO. A truly amazing game.… Expand
  83. FeineZ
    Nov 22, 2017
    3
    For me, the game was fun for maybe one or two hours, but but the gameplay gets pretty stale and repetitive, and it's not really something you can put hundreds of hours into, well for me at least. Didn't enjoy this game
  84. jeffduy11
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game is so fun when playing with friends. I wish we could have more options like level up ranks, or special missions. Nintendo, you could do a lot of improvements for this game because their mechanics are really great! ... and the free dlc's :)
    I love this game and I'm giving all my love to ARMS because only nintendo can give us such good games like this, and I hope they could give    This game is so fun when playing with friends. I wish we could have more options like level up ranks, or special missions. Nintendo, you could do a lot of improvements for this game because their mechanics are really great! ... and the free dlc's :)
    I love this game and I'm giving all my love to ARMS because only nintendo can give us such good games like this, and I hope they could give us much more content soon!
    That's why I support this game!    … Expand
  85. Un_Creative
    Nov 13, 2017
    8
    Despite it's weaker game mode selection, ARMS delivers a fun and addicting multiplayer experience with surprising depth that is more suitable to an RPG type game, but works much to my surprise in Nintendo's latest IP.

    Recommended To:
    - Casual Fighting Genre Players
  86. AwesomeCakester
    Nov 10, 2017
    7
    ARMS is a really fun and energetic game the also looks at the fighting game genera in a new way. Though I feel a series like Super Smash Bros. has done that in a way, ARMS does it in a less traditional way. Character are super interesting to look at and play, with stages presenting as much personality as the fighters them selves. The game encourages you to play with the Joy-ConsARMS is a really fun and energetic game the also looks at the fighting game genera in a new way. Though I feel a series like Super Smash Bros. has done that in a way, ARMS does it in a less traditional way. Character are super interesting to look at and play, with stages presenting as much personality as the fighters them selves. The game encourages you to play with the Joy-Cons separately, and it works pretty well. Punching and grabbing feels very satisfying but moving and guarding feels a bit clunky. You can use the Joy-Con Grip or the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller if you choose to which work as well, but I feel you do loose that satisfying feel of throwing punches for pushing the triggers to punch. Over all this game has a lot of potential and has been receiving updates, new stages and new characters. Nothing to take too seriously but it's an over all fun fighting game that you can get a kick out of with some friends.… Expand
  87. EliKW
    Nov 6, 2017
    7
    Arms was an okay game with average game play and just enough tricks to keep you playing. The game has a relatively limited character list with few ways to spice things up. There are multiple game modes, but those grow stale after like 3-4 matches. It really isn't a must-have for the Switch, but if you have the cash to spare, you can buy it, but it will keep you captivated for just a short while.
  88. Dreonas
    Nov 4, 2017
    5
    Pros:
    - 2v2 is fun.
    - The diversity of the modes and minigames is ok - Up to this point, the DLC is free Cons: - Besides Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this one of the few multiplayer games that the Switch offers. This game will be easily forgotten in the future as soon as other multiplayer titles come. - Characters are unbalanced. It feels like Ninjara is the only useful fighter in the    Pros:
    - 2v2 is fun.
    - The diversity of the modes and minigames is ok
    - Up to this point, the DLC is free

    Cons:
    - Besides Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this one of the few multiplayer games that the Switch offers. This game will be easily forgotten in the future as soon as other multiplayer titles come.
    - Characters are unbalanced. It feels like Ninjara is the only useful fighter in the game.
    - This game wasn't meant to be playable for 4, it's confusing and complicated. Imagine playing PunchOut! for 4.
    - There's no story, it's just a bunch of people fighting in a championship. That's all.
    - After realizing that Twintelle is the only fighter with real arms, you discover that this game is an amputee showdown. Creepy.

    I recommend to buy it pre-owned.    … Expand
  89. jarvis0284
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    distinto al esquema de combates tradicional , limpio apartado grafico , juego a 60 fps , gran multiplayer local y online, facil de jugar dificil de dominar , gran apuesta de nintendo algo refrescante y original , controles muy responsivos
  90. FanFreak777
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    A fighting game where you really feel that you are fighting. Based on hitting, dodging and protecting ourselves, the game shows us how much fun it is to fight in this game. No need to learn absurd combinations to fight. You have very different characters with lots of gloves to match your choice. Mixing strategy with fighting. A real fighting game that Nintendo does not stop to improve.
  91. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    9
    Personalmente, este es para mi el mejor juego de lucha de la historia. Los joycons funcionan a la perfección, es extremadamente divertido y difícil, te d ala libertad de jugar con mando también, siguen sacando nuevos personajes, bastantes modos de juego, no es muy caro. En fin, obligatorio si tienes una switch
  92. SanderTM
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    Arms, the game in which you control extensible arms, one of the best concepts of the year, with charismatic characters, smooth gameplay and of course, great controls, easy one of the best Switch games!
  93. NintendoGamer1
    Oct 8, 2017
    8
    With the help of deep game-play and fantastic presentation ARMS is an amazing game that everybody should play. It's content might have been lacking at first but with new characters and stages keeps bringing me back.
  94. fabiorogeryo86
    Oct 3, 2017
    8
    An exciting game with beautiful scenery, good music and excellent controls. The best thing about Arms is that it is a pretty polished, beautiful game. What I liked most about it are the controls, which respond very well. The game does not have many game modes, which can make the player give it up quickly.
  95. Peppercat
    Sep 21, 2017
    9
    Maybe my favorite Switch game so far and my favorite fighting game too. Is dynamic, funny, not-too-easy to play, characters are the best part of it and they keep coming! Motion controls are intuitive and run smoothly. But I think it does need more goals to achieve, just like Splatoon does (weapons, clothes, fests) to keep people interested. Otherwise is a great addition to Switch catalog.
  96. Noishe
    Sep 18, 2017
    0
    Worst game I've ever played in the last year. I wouldn't pay 10 dollars for it and this game's existence is proof that stores should allow returns. Annoying music, poor controls. Notice the sob stories in the 8 9 10 score ratings where people say give it a chance, i don't understand why people don't like it. Read between the lines and avoid this "game".
  97. ScreenScraggy22
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    This game is so underrated. The gameplay is so fun and very replayable. The graphics are awesome and the design just goes so well with the game. The content of the game is lacking, but they have already started DLC. Its such an underappreciated game and a definite recommend. Whether you like fighting games or not this is a very enjoyable game.
  98. ironzombi
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    This is a unique and deep fighting game, that while lacking some single player content what it does, it does incredibly well.

    If you are a fan of fighting games then I would suggest having a look at Arms, this is a surprisingly technical fighting game, that heavily focuses on the neutral but to be truly successful you will need to master the oki and shield dashing, you are not going to    This is a unique and deep fighting game, that while lacking some single player content what it does, it does incredibly well.

    If you are a fan of fighting games then I would suggest having a look at Arms, this is a surprisingly technical fighting game, that heavily focuses on the neutral but to be truly successful you will need to master the oki and shield dashing, you are not going to mash to victory here, learning to counter punch, jump and dash correctly is very important then you have the additional strategy that the different Arm types bring to the fight makes Arms one of the more interesting and addictive fighting game I have ever played.

    I would give this game a 10 for what it does but a 9 due to the lack of single player content that seems to drive away players who are maybe not as into fighting games, the meat of this game is in the competitive online fighting.    … Expand
  99. Sakamoto_San
    Sep 11, 2017
    5
    En general es muy malo, tiene poco contenido, su campaña es un modo arcade, y los mini juegos no tienen sentido los metieron solo para rellenar no aportan nada al juego, es un buen experimento pero si saliera un Arms 2 seria un NO definitivo.
  100. Stlouzilla
    Sep 6, 2017
    8
    The groundbreaking creativity of Arms cannot be overstated. Nintendo has managed to innovate a genre nearly as old as the industry itself in a way that completely separates Arms from most fighting games. Ditching the complex button strings and combos of most fighting games, Arms instead utilizes an equipment system (in the way of your boxing gloves), a strategic control to the curve ofThe groundbreaking creativity of Arms cannot be overstated. Nintendo has managed to innovate a genre nearly as old as the industry itself in a way that completely separates Arms from most fighting games. Ditching the complex button strings and combos of most fighting games, Arms instead utilizes an equipment system (in the way of your boxing gloves), a strategic control to the curve of your punches, and an emphasis on motion and movement to present something entirely unique and fresh. The bold characters and bright, colorful visuals are reminiscent of something like Overwatch and an impressive array of game modes rounds out the package. It's perfect as a casual party game on the go or an intensive competitive online fighter. So far Nintendo has been releasing steady updates for it, and with continued support, Arms could have some real legs for Switch owners.… Expand
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 97 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 97
  3. Negative: 0 out of 97
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 2, 2018
    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.
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  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 13, 2017
    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]
  3. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    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.
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