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''This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].''
''This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see [[ARMS (disambiguation)]].''
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|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download
|media=Cartridge<br/>Digital download
|size=2.2 GB<ref>Nintendo Today. [http://nintendotoday.com/arms-download-size-revealed/ "ARMS Download Size Revealed"], retrieved on 2017-05-30.</ref>
|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>
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'''''ARMS''''' is a fighting game developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Entertainment_Planning_%26_Development#cite_note-23 Nintendo EPD] exclusive to the [[Wikipedia:Nintendo_Switch|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''''' 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 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 2017-05-02.</ref> Europe,<ref>Nintendo UK. [https://youtu.be/xZnrR6BKQsM?t=16m58s "Nintendo Direct - 12.04.2017"], retrieved on 2017-05-02.</ref> and Japan.<ref>Nintendo Co.,
''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 2017-05-02.</ref>
  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 ==
== 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 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.
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, a single Joy-Con held sideways, the Switch in handheld mode or simply pressing buttons on the Joycons (no grip required, the game won’t detect if the Joycons are in the grip) 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 ====
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
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|-
! Action !! Joy-Con<br/>Joy-Con Grip<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
! Action !! Joy-Con<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
|-
|-
! Select  
! Select  
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{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" align="center" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! Action !! Thumbs-up grip !! Joy-Con Grip<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
! Action !! Thumbs-up grip !! Buttons mode<br/>Handheld<br/>Pro Controller !! Sideways Joy-Con
|-
|-
! Rush  
! Rush  
| {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|L}} / {{Button|R}} || {{Button|Sr}}
| {{Button|Zl}} / {{Button|Zr}} || {{Button|L}} / {{Button|R}} || {{Button|Sl}} / {{Button|Sr}}
|-
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! Move  
! Move  
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== Game Modes ==
== Game Modes ==
There are several gameplay modes in ''ARMS''. All modes are listed here.
There are several game modes in ''ARMS''. All modes are listed here.
[[File:ARMSMainMenu.png|300px|thumb|right|A screenshot of the game's main menu, showing all playable modes.]]
[[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]] ===
*[[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. Grand Prix has seven difficulty levels. After beating level four, Ranked is unlocked, and the title theme changes to an alternate version sung by [[Ribbon Girl]].
*Versus
**[[Fight]]
**[[Team Fight]]
**[[V-Ball]]
**[[Hoops]]
**[[Skillshot]]
**[[Hedlok Scramble]]
**[[1-on-100]]
**[[ARMS Test]]
**:A training mode in which a player can test out a randomized combination of ARMS against a COM fighter.
**[[Rules]]
*[[Party Match]] / [[Party Crash]]
**[[VS Hedlok]]
**:Exclusive to Party Match and Party Crash.
*[[Ranked Match]]
*[[Friends]]
*[[Local]] / [[LAN Play]]
*[[Training]]
*:A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques.
*<s>[[Events]]</s>
*:Removed in [[Version 3.0.0]].  
*[[Help]]
*[[ARMS Dashboard|Dashboard]]
*[[Stats]]
*[[Replay|Replays]]
*[[Gallery]]
*[[Achievements|Badges]]
*[[Set ARMS]]
*[[ARM Getter|Get ARMS]]


=== [[Versus]] ===
==Version History==
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.
''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.


Versus includes the following game modes.
==Reception and sales==
==== [[Fight]] ====
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, the round ends with a Double KO, giving neither player a point. An Extra Round will be played at the end if the Double KO prompted more rounds than usually needed. If the time limit is reached when players are tied for the most HP, no one wins the round and an Extra Round could be needed.
 
==== [[Team Fight]] ====
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.
==== [[V-Ball]] ====
Players compete in a volleyball match using a large, explosive ball. Players are allowed to hit the ball over the net. If the ball hits the ground in a player's court, it will explode, and the other player will receive one point. If time runs out during a match, the ball will pop, and the bomb inside will drop onto whichever court it was over when the match ended.
==== [[Hoops]] ====
Players compete in a short game of Basketball, in which the goal is to grab the opposing player and throw them into the net. Each dunk within the three-point line will give a player two points, and a throw from outside it will give them three points.
==== [[Skillshot]] ====
A multiplayer target breaking mode, similar to the [[Get ARMS|ARMS Getter]]. Players receive points by breaking targets, earning more depending on how many targets are broken at once. Players can still attack or grab their opponents, which gives them points as well as temporarily stunning their opponents.
 
==== [[1-on-100]] ====
A single player mode in which the player must defeat 100 enemies one after another.
==== [[ARMS Test]] ====
A training mode in which a player can test out a randomized combination of ARMS against a stationary COM fighter.
==== [[Training]] ====
A second training mode containing various drills to teach players fighting techniques.
<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 (some options are only available in some modes, or can't be changed in some modes):
:*Style (Solo, Team, Singles, Doubles)
:*Team  (1 2 VS 3 4, 1 3 VS 2 4, 1 4 VS 2 3)
:*Time (99, No limit, 60)
:*Winner (First to 2, First to 3, First to 1)
:*Items (On, Off)
:*HP (Normal, Infinite, 1-punch KO)
:*Rush gauge (Normal, Full, Full (players only), Off)
:*COM players (1 COM, 2 COM, 3 COM)
:*COM skill (Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7 (strong), Stationary (won't move), Evasive (evoids damage), Level 1 (weak))
 
=== [[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. By participating, players can earn tokens <!-- we don't know the official name yet --> which can be spent on the [[ARM Getter]] stage.
 
===[[Ranked Match]]===
This mode matches up players of the same rank for intense 1 on 1 battles. It is unlocked after beating a Grand Prix at difficulty level 4. 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.
 
===[[ARM Getter|Get ARMS]]===
''Main article: [[ARM Getter]]''
 
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 their {{Button|Token}} 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.
 
==Reception==
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{| class="wikitabley" align="right"  
! colspan= 2" | Reception  
! colspan= 2" | Reception  
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| Metacritic
| Metacritic
| 78/100<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/ Metacritic]. [http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/arms], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>  
| 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
! style="font-size: 20px; background-color: black; color: #ffffff;" colspan="2" | Review Scores
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| Destructoid
| Destructoid
| 7.0/10<ref>Carter, Chris. [https://www.destructoid.com/ Destructoid]. [https://www.destructoid.com/review-arms-438597.phtml], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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
| Eurogamer
| Recommended<ref>Martinson, Robin. [http://www.eurogamer.net/ Eurogamer]. [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-06-07-arms-review], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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''
| ''Famitsu''
| 33/40 (8,8,8,9)<ref>Gematsu. [http://gematsu.com/2017/06/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1488 "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1488"], 2017-06-06, retrieved on 2017-06-06.</ref>
| 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>
|-
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| Gamespot
| Gamespot
| 7/10<ref>Plagge, Kallie. [https://www.gamespot.com/ Gamespot]. [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/arms-review/1900-6416696/],  2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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+
| 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'"], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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
| 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)"], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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>
|-
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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"], 2017-06-07, retrieved 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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| Nintendo Life
| Nintendo Life
| 9/10<ref>McFerran, Damien. [http://www.nintendolife.com/ Nintendo Life]. [http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/arms "Review: ARMS"], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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''
| ''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"], 2017-06-07, retrieved 2017-06-07.</ref>
| 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>
|-
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| TrustedReviews
| TrustedReviews
| 4/5 stars<ref>[http://www.trustedreviews.com/ TrustedReviews]. http://www.trustedreviews.com/arms-review "ARMS review", {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2017-06-07}}.</ref>
| 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>
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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>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>.
As of July 31st, 2018 Arms has sold 2.01 million units worldwide <ref>Nintendo Co., Ltd. [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html]</ref>.
As of December 2019, Arms sold 2.38 Million units worldwide <ref>2020CESAゲーム白書 (2020 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2020 ISBN 978-4-902346-42-8</ref>
Arms has sold 2.56 million copies world wide as of December 31th, 2020, influenced by Min Min's inclusion in ''Super Smash Bros Ultimate'' as the seventh downloadable character via the second ''Fighter's Pass'' volume.<ref>2021CESAゲーム白書 (2021 CESA Games White Paper). Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association. 2021 ISBN 978-4-902346-43-5</ref>


== Cover gallery ==
== Cover gallery ==
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BoxAU-ARMS.png|Australian box art
BoxAU-ARMS.png|Australian box art
BoxJP-ARMS.png|Japanese box art
BoxJP-ARMS.png|Japanese box art
BoxKR-ARMS.png|Korean box art
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* [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website]
* [http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/arms/ Official Australian website]
* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aabqa/index.html Official Japanese 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]
* [https://twitter.com/ARMS_Cobutter Official Japanese Twitter account]


== References ==
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