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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, or a single Joy-Con held sideways 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 20 players with 10 systems in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes, and local wireless mode. | 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, or a single Joy-Con held sideways 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 20 players with 10 systems in an online lobby. The game includes online party and ranked battle modes, and local wireless mode. | ||
== Game Modes == | |||
== Modes == | There are several gameplay modes in ARMS. All modes are listed here. | ||
[[File:Menumodes.png|300px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the game's main menu, showing all playable modes.]] | [[File:Menumodes.png|300px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the game's main menu, showing all playable modes.]] | ||
=== Grand Prix === | |||
In this single-player or co-op mode, players compete against ten consecutive AI opponents with random options. The final match is fought against an [[Unknown Boss Character|unknown boss character]] with at least two phases. | |||
=== Versus === | |||
A local multiplayer mode for up to four players which allows players to choose between five types of multiplayer matches, one single player challenge, and two training modes. In each multiplayer mode, players receive points for winning a round. A match can result in a draw if multiple players tie for points. | |||
:*'''Fight'''<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup>: A match between two to four players or COMs. The last player standing is the winner of each round, and receives one point. If two fighters KO each other at the same time, a round ends with a double KO, giving both players points. A match can result in a draw if multiple players tie for points | :*'''Fight'''<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup>: A match between two to four players or COMs. The last player standing is the winner of each round, and receives one point. If two fighters KO each other at the same time, a round ends with a double KO, giving both players points. A match can result in a draw if multiple players tie for points | ||
:*'''Team Fight'''<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup>: A two on two match in which teammates are tethered to one another, causing both members to be affected by throws and explosions. Team Fight also includes friendly fire, so players are required to throw punches carefully to avoid hitting teammates. The same rules for points in Fight apply to Team Fight. | :*'''Team Fight'''<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup>: A two on two match in which teammates are tethered to one another, causing both members to be affected by throws and explosions. Team Fight also includes friendly fire, so players are required to throw punches carefully to avoid hitting teammates. The same rules for points in Fight apply to Team Fight. | ||
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:*'''Training''': A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques. | :*'''Training''': A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques. | ||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>-<small>Items can appear randomly in this mode.</small> | <nowiki>*</nowiki>-<small>Items can appear randomly in this mode.</small> | ||
====Rules==== | |||
Players can set rules and options for any match including each of the following: | Players can set rules and options for any match including each of the following: | ||
:*Play style | :*Play style | ||
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:*COM players | :*COM players | ||
:*COM skill | :*COM skill | ||
=== Party Match === | |||
The main online mode in ARMS. Players are placed in a lobby with up to 20 players on 10 systems where they are randomly matched with other party members in a random multiplayer Versus mode. While waiting for a match to begin, players can change their character, and warm up against multiple enemies holding targets. | |||
===Ranked Match=== | |||
This mode matches up players of the same rank for intense 1 on 1 battles. Winning a match will result in a players rank increasing, and a loss will cause it to sink. While in queue for a Ranked Match, players can spend time in any other mode, and will be taken straight into the match once it is found, | |||
===[[ARMS (equipment)#Acquiring ARMS|Get ARMS]]=== | |||
This training stage lets players unlock new [[ARMS (equipment)|ARMS]]. The player is given a certain amount of time to break as many targets as possible. Players can spend a their earnings to set how long the timer will run. When a certain number of points is earned, Item Drones will appear carrying a box containing a random set of ARMS. If the player punches this box, they will unlock the arms inside. If an ARM is unlocked more than once, it will receive a 10 point damage buff, notated by a "+" at the end of its name. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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