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''This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].''
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{{InfoboxGame
|name=''ARMS''
|icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg
|image=BoxNA-ARMS.png
|caption=US box art for ''ARMS''
|dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_%26_Development Nintendo EPD]
|publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo Nintendo]
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]
|us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
|jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
|eu release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}}
|ko release={{#dateformat:2018-04-12}}
|genre=Fighting
|esrb=Everyone 10+
|pegi=Twelve years and up
|cero=All ages
|acb=Parental guidance
|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download
|size=2.9 GB<ref>Nintendo Today. [http://nintendotoday.com/arms-download-size-revealed/ "ARMS Download Size Revealed"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-30}}.</ref>
}}
'''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_&_Development#cite_note-23 Nintendo EPD] exclusive to the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game features professional boxer-like [[Fighters|fighters]] who can attack each other from across an arena using weapons known as [[ARMS (equipment)|ARMS]], which are attached to the ends of the fighters' extendable limbs, also known as [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]].
 
''ARMS'' was first revealed with a trailer in a Nintendo Switch presentation on {{#dateformat:2017-01-12}}. ''ARMS'' was released on {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} in North America,<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7m6s "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> Europe,<ref>Nintendo UK. [https://youtu.be/xZnrR6BKQsM?t=16m58s "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> and Japan.<ref>Nintendo Co.,
Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS Nintendo Direct 2017.4.13"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> On February 21, 2018 it was announced for a South Korean release on April 12, the same year.<ref>Nintendo of Korea [http://www.nintendo.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=96 nintendo.co.kr]</ref>
 
== Gameplay ==
[[File:Arms title.png|450px|thumb|right|The ''ARMS'' title screen.]]
Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers' built-in motion controls, allowing players to throw punches, block, and move around the arena by flicking or tilting the controllers. Using traditional button controls with a Pro Controller, Joy-Con Grip, a single Joy-Con held sideways, or the Switch in handheld mode is also an option. The game is playable locally by up to 4 players on one system, up to 8 players and systems per lobby in local wireless, and up to 10 systems with 2 players each in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes, and local wireless mode.
=== Controls ===
==== Navigating Menus ====
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Action !! Joy-Con<br/>Joy-Con Grip<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
|-
! Select
| {{Button|Lstick}} / {{Button|Dbuttons}}({{Button|Dpad}}) || {{Button|Stick}}
|-
! Confirm
| {{Button|A}} || {{Button|Rightbutton}}
|-
! Cancel
| {{Button|B}} || {{Button|Downbutton}}
|}
 
==== In-game ====
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Action !! Thumbs-up grip !! Joy-Con Grip<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
|-
! Rush
| {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|L}} / {{Button|R}} || {{Button|Sr}}
|-
! Move
| Tilt both Joy-Con<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup> || {{Button|Lstick}} || {{Button|Stick}}
|-
! Guard
|Turn both Joy-Con inward || {{Button|Lstickclick}} || {{Button|Stickclick}}
|-
! Change target
| {{Button|Dbuttons}}/{{Button|Facebuttons}} || {{Button|Dbuttons}}({{Button|Dpad}}) / {{Button|Rstick}}  || {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}}
|-
! Jump
| {{Button|R}} || {{Button|X}} || {{Button|Upbutton}}
|-
! Dash
| {{Button|L}} || {{Button|Y}} || {{Button|Leftbutton}}
|-
! Punch(R)
| Punch forward with Right Joy-Con || {{Button|A}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|Rightbutton}}
|-
! Punch(L)
| Punch forward with Left Joy-Con || {{Button|B}} / {{Button|Zl}} || {{Button|Downbutton}}
|-
! [[Grab]]
| Punch forward with both Joy-Con || {{Button|A}}+{{Button|B}} / {{Button|Zl}}+{{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|Rightbutton}} + {{Button|Downbutton}}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki><small>''-The plural form of Joy-Con is the same as its singular form.''</small>
 
== Game Modes ==
There are several game modes in ''ARMS''. All modes are listed here.
[[File:ARMSMainMenu-2.0.0.png|300px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the game's main menu as of version 2.0.0, showing all playable modes.]]
*[[Grand Prix]]
*Versus
**[[Fight]]
**[[Team Fight]]
**[[V-Ball]]
**[[Hoops]]
**[[Skillshot]]
**[[1-on-100]]
**[[ARMS Test]]
**:A training mode in which a player can test out a randomized combination of ARMS against a COM fighter.
**[[Training]]
**:A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques.
**[[Rules]]
*[[Party Match]]
*[[Ranked Match]]
*[[Friends]]
*[[Local]] / [[LAN Play]]
*[[Events]]
*[[Help]]
*[[Stats]]
*[[ARM Getter|Get ARMS]]
*[[Party Crash]]
 
==Version History==
''Main article: [[Updates]]''
;[[Version 1.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}})
:First public release.
;[[Version 1.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-06-25}})
:Added [[LAN Play]] and [[Arena]] mode.
;[[Version 2.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-07-12}})
:Added [[Max Brass]] and his [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Sky Arena]], [[Hedlok Scramble]] mode, [[Stats]] and [[Events]], and many fixes.
;[[Version 2.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-08-09}})
:Revamped [[Training]] mode and adjusted balance.
;[[Version 3.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-09-13}})
:Added [[Lola Pop]] and her [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Via Dolce]], and many fixes.
;[[Version 3.1.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-09-28}})
:Added [[Sparring Ring]] and adjusted balance.
;[[Version 3.2.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-10-17}})
:Added [[Badge Stash|Badges]], a [[Springtron|new challenger]] in [[Grand Prix]] mode, along with balances and fixes.
;[[Version 4.0.0]] (released {{#dateformat:2017-11-15}})
:Added [[Misango]] and his [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Temple Grounds]], a [[Poison]] Atrribute, [[Party Crash]] mode, and many new [[Badge Stash|Badges]]
;[[Version 5.0.0]] (released  {{#dateformat:2017-12-22}})
:Added [[Dr. Coyle]] and her [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[(NAME_REDACTED)|[NAME REDACTED]]], new [[Badge Stash|Badges]] and more fixes.
 
==Reception==
{| class="wikitabley" align="right"
! colspan= 2" | Reception
|-
! style="font-size: 20px; background-color: black; color: #ffffff;" colspan="2" | Aggregate Score
|-
! width="50%" | Aggregator
! Score
|-
| Metacritic
| 78/100<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/ Metacritic]. [http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/arms], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
! style="font-size: 20px; background-color: black; color: #ffffff;" colspan="2" | Review Scores
|-
! Reviewer
! Score
|-
| Destructoid
| 7.0/10<ref>Carter, Chris. [https://www.destructoid.com/ Destructoid]. [https://www.destructoid.com/review-arms-438597.phtml], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Eurogamer
| Recommended<ref>Martinson, Robin. [http://www.eurogamer.net/ Eurogamer]. [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/{{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}-arms-review], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| ''Famitsu''
| 33/40 (8,8,8,9)<ref>Gematsu. [http://gematsu.com/2017/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1488 "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1488"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-06}}, retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-06-06}}.</ref>
|-
| Gamespot
| 7/10<ref>Plagge, Kallie. [https://www.gamespot.com/ Gamespot]. [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arms-review/1900-6416696/],  {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Gamesradar+
| 4.5/5<ref>Schilling, Chris. [http://www.gamesradar.com/ Gamesradar+]. [http://www.gamesradar.com/arms-review/ "ARMS Review: 'An Invigorating Blend of Graceful Movement and Slapstick Violence'"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| GameXplain
| Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| IGN
| 8.0/10<ref>Graeber, Brendan. [http://www.ign.com/ IGN]. [http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/07/arms-review "ARMS Review"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| Nintendo Life
| 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life]. [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/arms "Review: ARMS"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| ''Time''
| 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms-nintendo-switch-review/ "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
|-
| TrustedReviews
| 4/5 stars<ref>[http://www.trustedreviews.com/ TrustedReviews]. http://www.trustedreviews.com/arms-review "ARMS review", {{#dateformat:{{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:{{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}}}.</ref>
|}
''ARMS'' received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve.
 
In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally<ref>Nintendo Co., Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170726e.pdf Nintendo Consolidated Financial Earnings Report], {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}</ref>. According to Nintendo's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017<ref>Nintendo Co. Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref>.
 
== Cover gallery ==
<gallery>
BoxNA-ARMS.png|North American box art
BoxEU-ARMS.png|Pan European box art
BoxDE-ARMS.png|German box art
BoxRU-ARMS.png|Russian box art
BoxAU-ARMS.png|Australian box art
BoxJP-ARMS.png|Japanese box art
</gallery>
 
==External links==
* [http://arms.nintendo.com/ Official American website]
* [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/ARMS-1173200.html Official European website]
* [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabqa/index.html Official Japanese website]
* [http://www.nintendo.com.hk/switch/arms/ Official Hong Kong website]
* [http://www.nintendo.tw/switch/arms/ Official Taiwanese website]
 
== References ==
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Revision as of 11:00, 11 July 2018

This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see ARMS (disambiguation).

ARMS

US box art for ARMS
Developer(s) Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date

2017-06-16
2017-06-16
2017-06-16
2018-04-12

Genre Fighting
Rating(s)

Everyone 10+
Twelve years and up
All ages
Parental guidance

Media Cartridge
Digital download
Download size 2.9 GB[1]

ARMS is a fighting game developed by Nintendo EPD exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. The game features professional boxer-like fighters who can attack each other from across an arena using weapons known as ARMS, which are attached to the ends of the fighters' extendable limbs, also known as ARMS.

ARMS was first revealed with a trailer in a Nintendo Switch presentation on 2017-01-12. ARMS was released on 2017-06-16 in North America,[2] Europe,[3] and Japan.[4] On February 21, 2018 it was announced for a South Korean release on April 12, the same year.[5]

Gameplay

The ARMS title screen.

Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers' built-in motion controls, allowing players to throw punches, block, and move around the arena by flicking or tilting the controllers. Using traditional button controls with a Pro Controller, Joy-Con Grip, a single Joy-Con held sideways, or the Switch in handheld mode is also an option. The game is playable locally by up to 4 players on one system, up to 8 players and systems per lobby in local wireless, and up to 10 systems with 2 players each in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes, and local wireless mode.

Controls

Navigating Menus

Action Joy-Con
Joy-Con Grip
Handheld
Pro Controller		 Sideways Joy-Con
Select / ()
Confirm
Cancel

In-game

Action Thumbs-up grip Joy-Con Grip
Handheld
Pro Controller		 Sideways Joy-Con
Rush / /
Move Tilt both Joy-Con*
Guard Turn both Joy-Con inward
Change target / () / /
Jump
Dash
Punch(R) Punch forward with Right Joy-Con /
Punch(L) Punch forward with Left Joy-Con /
Grab Punch forward with both Joy-Con + / + +

*-The plural form of Joy-Con is the same as its singular form.

Game Modes

There are several game modes in ARMS. All modes are listed here.

A screenshot of the game's main menu as of version 2.0.0, showing all playable modes.

Version History

Main article: Updates

Version 1.0.0 (released 2017-06-16)
First public release.
Version 1.1.0 (released 2017-06-25)
Added LAN Play and Arena mode.
Version 2.0.0 (released 2017-07-12)
Added Max Brass and his ARMS, Sky Arena, Hedlok Scramble mode, Stats and Events, and many fixes.
Version 2.1.0 (released 2017-08-09)
Revamped Training mode and adjusted balance.
Version 3.0.0 (released 2017-09-13)
Added Lola Pop and her ARMS, Via Dolce, and many fixes.
Version 3.1.0 (released 2017-09-28)
Added Sparring Ring and adjusted balance.
Version 3.2.0 (released 2017-10-17)
Added Badges, a new challenger in Grand Prix mode, along with balances and fixes.
Version 4.0.0 (released 2017-11-15)
Added Misango and his ARMS, Temple Grounds, a Poison Atrribute, Party Crash mode, and many new Badges
Version 5.0.0 (released 2017-12-22)
Added Dr. Coyle and her ARMS, [NAME REDACTED], new Badges and more fixes.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate Score
Aggregator Score
Metacritic 78/100[6]
Review Scores
Reviewer Score
Destructoid 7.0/10[7]
Eurogamer Recommended[8]
Famitsu 33/40 (8,8,8,9)[9]
Gamespot 7/10[10]
Gamesradar+ 4.5/5[11]
GameXplain Liked-A-Lot[12]
IGN 8.0/10[13]
Nintendo Life 9/10[14]
Time 4/5[15]
TrustedReviews 4/5 stars[16]

ARMS received generally positive reviews. Critics praised its simple, straightforward gameplay and its creative twist on the fighting genre, but some criticism was directed at its lack of content on release and its learning curve.

In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally[17]. According to Nintendo's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017[18].

Cover gallery

  • North American box art

    North American box art

  • Pan European box art

    Pan European box art

  • German box art

    German box art

  • Russian box art

    Russian box art

  • Australian box art

    Australian box art

  • Japanese box art

    Japanese box art

External links

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo Today. "ARMS Download Size Revealed", retrieved on 2017-05-30.
  2. ↑ Nintendo of America. "ARMS – Nintendo Direct 4.12.2017", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  3. ↑ Nintendo UK. "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  4. ↑ Nintendo Co., Ltd. "ARMS Nintendo Direct 2017.4.13", retrieved on 2017-05-02.
  5. ↑ Nintendo of Korea nintendo.co.kr
  6. ↑ Metacritic. [1], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  7. ↑ Carter, Chris. Destructoid. [2], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  8. ↑ Martinson, Robin. Eurogamer. 2017-06-07-arms-review, 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  9. ↑ Gematsu. "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1488", 2017-06-06, retrieved on 2017-06-06.
  10. ↑ Plagge, Kallie. Gamespot. [3], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  11. ↑ Schilling, Chris. Gamesradar+. "ARMS Review: 'An Invigorating Blend of Graceful Movement and Slapstick Violence'", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  12. ↑ Segers, Andre. GameXplain. "ARMS - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  13. ↑ Graeber, Brendan. IGN. "ARMS Review", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  14. ↑ McFerran, Damien. Nintendo Life. "Review: ARMS", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  15. ↑ Peckham, Matt. Time. "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  16. ↑ TrustedReviews. http://www.trustedreviews.com/arms-review "ARMS review", 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.
  17. ↑ Nintendo Co., Ltd. Nintendo Consolidated Financial Earnings Report, 2017-07-26, retrieved 2017-07-26
  18. ↑ Nintendo Co. Ltd. Top Selling Title Sales Units
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