ARMS

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 843 Ratings

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  1. knightmonkey
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Stunning graphics, incredible motion controls, absolutely brutal over level 4 difficulty when you're new to it!
    Online it's easy to get a match and some people are already sooo good it hurts. This only makes me want to practice practice practice, get better and unlock more arms to learn and fight with. Very addictive, I bet 2 player will be crazy fun. Great workout too! Highly recommended.
  2. dataDave
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Mr. Yabuki brought me here. Just go and watch the ARMS exhibition matches he has with the champ at E3 and it will instantly sell the game to you. We're talking next level fighting game play with this title.
  3. 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
  4. RoboKabutops
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    I wish my girlfriends arms could extend like they do in this game so she could...
  5. Don_SoLow
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Deep and competitive, but also easy enough to pick up and play with some company. The motion controls are some of the best I've played and actual gameplay is simple to pick up, but there's a lot to be mastered. I feel that it's a little lacking in content if you're looking for a more party experience, but with the promise of free DLC in the future, I think it more than makes up for it. AsDeep and competitive, but also easy enough to pick up and play with some company. The motion controls are some of the best I've played and actual gameplay is simple to pick up, but there's a lot to be mastered. I feel that it's a little lacking in content if you're looking for a more party experience, but with the promise of free DLC in the future, I think it more than makes up for it. As for someone like who's looking to really only play competitively, the amount of characters and ARMS gives it more strategy and depth than most fighters now. I'm really enjoying this game and recommend it heavily!… Expand
  6. Owb101
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Arms is something new and great fun! Great use of motion controls, excellent game play and challenging as well. It's easy to pick up and has depth to sink your teeth into.
  7. mevan
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Wow, ARMS surprised me how great it plays! I was not expecting a game this good based on the critic reviews. Once you find "your" character, it plays as smooth and responsive as any fighting game, but in a unique Nintendo way! Highly recommended, 10/10.
  8. Kaprawiec
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    This is the best game I played this year. Its also the most fun game I played on swith, Im surprised that both user and critics score is below 8 when it should be higher than Zelda and Mario Kart because it really is this good. And its strange, because I wasn't hypped for this game at the beggining I bought it from curiosity. Anybody should at least try it.
    But then again I invited my    This is the best game I played this year. Its also the most fun game I played on swith, Im surprised that both user and critics score is below 8 when it should be higher than Zelda and Mario Kart because it really is this good. And its strange, because I wasn't hypped for this game at the beggining I bought it from curiosity. Anybody should at least try it.
    But then again I invited my cousin who also wasnt hypped, even more - he hated the idea of the game from the first trailers and after 20 seconds of helding controllers said that the controls are unresponsive and the game is crap and he won't play it anymore (which is not true, controls are responsive he really just didnt even tied to play). Also started bragging that he will not swing his hands to play. I realize that many people has closed minds and yeah there are no universal things in this world that everybody will enjoy.
    Well back to my personal reception of this game - its absolutely perfect. Its the most unique experience and what I look forward to see in games in the near future.
    Nintendo deserves rewards for this game Im total fanboy of arms now hence my 10/10 rating. Gameplay is so much fun, multiplayer is perfect - no lags, instant connection, little waiting time betwen fights. In addition it makes You move which is also good thing (motion control is the way to play this gem).
    I await to further progress this style of gameplay and would love to see realistic fighting game like Fight Night (EA) with movement controls similiar to arms.    … Expand
  9. StefanGoedhart
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    ARMS is the first game where motion controls are actually 100% accurate. It's a unique experience to finally play a hardcore fighting game where your muscle memory is connected to movements instead of buttons. However, you still have the option to play this game in a traditional way. The graphics, art and presentation are amazing. 10/10 for me
  10. drgndrums
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Beautiful, stylized, and a new IP trying to do something new. It may not have the universal appeal of some of Nintendo's other titles, but for someone like me, this hits all the right notes. It controls surprisingly well with motion control, but works well with physical controls too. Nintendo surprises with a smart, slick lobby system and online works without a hitch. After thinking I didBeautiful, stylized, and a new IP trying to do something new. It may not have the universal appeal of some of Nintendo's other titles, but for someone like me, this hits all the right notes. It controls surprisingly well with motion control, but works well with physical controls too. Nintendo surprises with a smart, slick lobby system and online works without a hitch. After thinking I did quite well in the Testpunch before release, I was surprised at the challenge the AI gives me even at level 4 (out of 7). The AI will force you to hone your reaction time, because it is brutal in it's defense while exploiting any hole in yours. One reviewer here notes that you need to beat the AI at level 4 before accessing online play, and that is true, but only for Ranked mode. Party mode should be accessible right off the bat. The good news is, this should teach players to knock off the silly grab spamming I saw in the Testpunch, which will make for better Ranked games when you first jump in. And as for story, Nintendo let's their incredible design speak for itself, rather than fluffing up the single player modes with unnecessary exposition. The game could certainly use more fighters and weapons, but with promised regular content releases like we saw in Splatoon, this shouldn't be an issue.

    If you miss the 90's arcade days, this one's a no brainer. It's bright and flashy, easy to pick up and play but has plenty of hidden depth. This game reminded me of Power Stone meets something like Tech Romancer/Custom Robo/Virtual On, with the charming and silly design of fighter's from hidden gems like Waku Waku 7, instead of the ridiculous seriousness of more modern fighters.    … Expand
  11. StarGin
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Un gameplay suculento combinado con un concepto que refresca la formula de los juegos de pelea. Excelentes controles. Tanto los sensores de los joy-con, así como el pro controller o el Joy-con Grip.

    El nivel de personalización de los luchadores es muy variado y los modos de juego abundan. La experiencia online simplemente es deliciosa. Fluida y constante. Estupendos servidores y    Un gameplay suculento combinado con un concepto que refresca la formula de los juegos de pelea. Excelentes controles. Tanto los sensores de los joy-con, así como el pro controller o el Joy-con Grip.

    El nivel de personalización de los luchadores es muy variado y los modos de juego abundan.

    La experiencia online simplemente es deliciosa. Fluida y constante. Estupendos servidores y servicio por parte de Nintendo.

    Recomendable para todo el que posea una Nintendo Switch. Un juego imperdible.    … Expand
  12. GojiraSan
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    Fun new IP from Nintendo, this has the potential to be the Mario Kart of fighters. Kinda like Splatoon is the Mario Kart of shooters. The idiots complaining about a lack of content (both critics and users) seem to forget that the same process of delivering content over time was used with Splatoon. More features/characters are coming ( FOR FREE!!!!). Another winner from the big N.
  13. AlexRamosQueiro
    Jun 29, 2017
    10
    é um otimo jogo! para uma nova IP tem um grande potencial, no aguardo de novos lutadores e de mais algum possivel modo , mal vejo a hora de chegar, fora que eé quase zero lag, ainda mais que eu moro no brasil
  14. Molerat619
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    Arms is a game made for people who like pure fun. Alone or ESPECIALLY WITH FRIENDS. Great gameplay. Amazing gameplay. ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY. Amazing music and quality sound
  15. AngelLinebeck
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Very fun and challenging, has many game options, very strategic, the online is very fast, varied and well-personalized characters, you will also expect free DLC
  16. crotch
    Jun 21, 2017
    10
    This is my jam. Online competition makes it exciting. The control system allows for advanced strategy, which I’ll yet have to master fully. The motion controls invite the player to stand up and be active, which gets me into a good mood. The colorful presentation puts a smile on my face.
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. Dusk14
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    It is a very good game and the things that these game have are so good, for example 1 vs 100. The things that these game gave us and for all the game developers of fighting games is amazing. 10/10
  21. tactoe
    Jun 17, 2017
    10
    Great animated graphics, great fun, comfortable gameplay, the characters are very good, I love it.The online goes great without problems................
  22. BeckFan
    Jun 16, 2017
    10
    Arms is crazy good fun, and full of depth. I feel like most critics just didn't "get it", or werent very good. Motion controls are the best ive ever used in a game, they are spot on responsive. You can play with a pro controller, but honestly youre cheating yourself a lot on the fun factor if not using the motion controls. Right now theres not a lot of characters, but the ones there areArms is crazy good fun, and full of depth. I feel like most critics just didn't "get it", or werent very good. Motion controls are the best ive ever used in a game, they are spot on responsive. You can play with a pro controller, but honestly youre cheating yourself a lot on the fun factor if not using the motion controls. Right now theres not a lot of characters, but the ones there are varied and play extremely unique to each other, and more will come in the future as free dlc, starting next month.
    Honestly, this is the most fun ive ever had with a fighting game, and will be the first one i actually take to online in ranked matches.
    Give this game the chance it deserves. I find it to best the best new ip from Nintendo in years. It is worth buying a Switch just to play this game.    … Expand
  23. DestroyParadise
    Jun 18, 2017
    10
    I think you guys should give the game a chance. It´s new, fresh and offers new innovations. Nintendo has done a good job. Nintendo is BACK and this game shows us a small taste for the next years. It has been a fight game for a long time, which is really hard on more power.

    It´s crazy, funny and you can´t stop playing it.
  24. Lao3821
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divertido y un gameplay excelente,desde que lo e jugado no para de querer mas y mas, ademas tendra dlc gratis asi que la falta de contenido sera temporla… Expand
  25. talalrahim
    Jul 12, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game. It looks great, the motion controls are awesome and it's a lot of fun to play. I never though I would enjoy boxing so much. Now I don't know if I will have time for Splatoon or Zelda anymore. It's soooo great!
  26. Cesarhawk
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Una vez más Nintendo nos enseña como crear algo diferente, divertido y adictivo en un género que prácticamente había tocado techo. Un juego de "boxeo" diferente con el que pasarás muchas horas de diversión e incluso te hará sudar con su control de movimiento.
  27. Voodooseeker
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    This game is soooo FUN! Do you love fighting games?, check - Do you like awesome gaming with persons around you?, check - do you like great graphics?, check - would you love to bring your game along?, check - ARMS is a new juvell from Nintendo......it's like MarioKart 8 Deluxe, just in the fighting genre......we all love it in the household............. + HEY motioncontrols, LOVE and HAILThis game is soooo FUN! Do you love fighting games?, check - Do you like awesome gaming with persons around you?, check - do you like great graphics?, check - would you love to bring your game along?, check - ARMS is a new juvell from Nintendo......it's like MarioKart 8 Deluxe, just in the fighting genre......we all love it in the household............. + HEY motioncontrols, LOVE and HAIL for the awesome small joy-cons!!!!!!… Expand
  28. m3nos
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    an incredible game, definitely a must have for the nintendo switch, there are so many modes, and they're all very fun to play, plus, the characters are just so lovable
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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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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