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''This article is about the | ''This article is about the PlayStation 4 game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
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{{InfoboxGame | {{InfoboxGame | ||
|name=''ARMS'' | |name=''ARMS'' | ||
|icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg | |icon=Icon-ARMS.jpg | ||
|image= | |image=toilet.jpg | ||
|caption=US box art for ''ARMS'' | |caption=US box art for ''ARMS'' | ||
|dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |dev=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Entertainment_Planning_%26_Development Sony EPD] | ||
|publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | |publisher=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony Sony] | ||
|platform=[[ | |platform=[[PlayStation 4]] | ||
|us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | |us release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | ||
|jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | |jp release={{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} | ||
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|acb=Parental guidance | |acb=Parental guidance | ||
|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download | |media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download | ||
|size=2.9 GB<ref> | |size=2.9 GB<ref>Sony Today. [http://Sonytoday.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/ | '''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Entertainment_Planning_&_Development#cite_note-23 Sony EPD] exclusive to the [[PlayStation 4]]. 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 | ''ARMS'' was first revealed with a trailer in a PlayStation 4 presentation on {{#dateformat:2017-01-12}}. ''ARMS'' was released on {{#dateformat:2017-06-16}} in North America,<ref>Sony of America. [https://youtu.be/VIElAe6LflY?t=7m6s "ARMS – Sony Direct 4.12.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> Europe,<ref>Sony UK. [https://youtu.be/xZnrR6BKQsM?t=16m58s "Sony Direct - 12.04.2017"], retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> and Japan.<ref>Sony Co., | ||
Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS | Ltd. [https://youtu.be/6SzpyE-Sa6U?t=7m30s "ARMS Sony 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>Sony of Korea [http://www.Sony.co.kr/news/view.php?idx=96 Sony.co.kr]</ref> | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
[[File:Arms title.png|450px|thumb|right|The ''ARMS'' title screen.]] | [[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 | Each player controls one fighter from an over-the-shoulder third-person point of view. The game optionally takes advantage of the PlayStation 4 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 === | === Controls === | ||
==== Navigating Menus ==== | ==== Navigating Menus ==== | ||
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| GameXplain | | GameXplain | ||
| Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW ( | | Liked-A-Lot<ref>Segers, Andre. [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ GameXplain]. [https://youtu.be/OlWSP4tzQ-w?t=11m37s "ARMS - REVIEW (PlayStation 4)"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| IGN | | 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> | | 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> | ||
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| 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www. | | 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www.Sonylife.com/ Sony Life]. [http://www.Sonylife.com/reviews/Sony-switch/arms "Review: ARMS"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| ''Time'' | | ''Time'' | ||
| 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms- | | 4/5<ref>Peckham, Matt. [http://time.com/ Time]. [http://time.com/4805331/arms-Sony-switch-review/ "'Arms' Is Weird, Wonderful, and Maybe the Perfect Switch Game"], {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref> | ||
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| TrustedReviews | | TrustedReviews | ||
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''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. | ''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> | In its first month alone, ARMS sold 1.18 million units globally<ref>Sony Co., Ltd. [https://www.Sony.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170726e.pdf Sony Consolidated Financial Earnings Report], {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-07-26}}</ref>. According to Sony's annual Financial Results Briefing 2017, ARMS sold 1.61 million as of December 31st, 2017<ref>Sony Co. Ltd. [https://www.Sony.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref>. | ||
== Cover gallery == | == Cover gallery == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://arms. | * [http://arms.Sony.com/ Official American website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.Sony.co.uk/Games/Sony-Switch/ARMS-1173200.html Official European website] | ||
* [http://gamesites. | * [http://gamesites.Sony.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website] | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.Sony.co.jp/switch/aabqa/index.html Official Japanese website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.Sony.com.hk/switch/arms/ Official Hong Kong website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.Sony.tw/switch/arms/ Official Taiwanese website] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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