'''''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 {{#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.,
''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>
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.
:Added [[Misango]] and his [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[Temple Grounds]], a [[Poison]] Atrribute, [[Party Crash]] mode, and many new [[Badge Stash|Badges]]
:Added [[Dr. Coyle]] and her [[ARMS_(equipment)|ARMS]], [[(NAME_REDACTED)|[NAME REDACTED]]], new [[Badge Stash|Badges]] and more fixes.
==Reception==
==Reception and sales==
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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>.
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 ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:49, 24 August 2023
This article is about the Nintendo Switch game. For other uses, see ARMS (disambiguation).
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]
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.
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].
As of July 31st, 2018 Arms has sold 2.01 million units worldwide [19].
As of December 2019, Arms sold 2.38 Million units worldwide [20]
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.[21]
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