Arms

Press StartShannon Grixti

8/10

It’s a rarity these days that you come across a game which feels like nothing you’ve ever played before, but ARMS is exactly that. It’s fresh, vibrant and genuinely a lot of fun to play. It’s a fighting game with depth, which even non-fighting enthusiasts can get into. I have some concerns about how long it will take for the game to become stale in its current state, but I’m equally excited to see where Nintendo takes the franchise. The Nintendo Switch version of this game was played for the purpose of this review.

KeenGamerJacob Yancey

8/10

The only real fighting game that that Nintendo ever made that caught my eye was Smash Brothers. But now they are trying to make a new, unique fighting experience with ARMS, a fighting game that is really unlike anything I've ever played. It's different, quirky, and a ton of fun. While it isn't perfect, it is still a great fighting game to bring out for some casual Nintendo fun.

IGNBrendan Graeber

8/10

Arms’ clever take on boxing provides a simple premise with a startling amount of depth for those who would seek to master the stretching appendages. Its rapidly evolving lobby system had me sticking around for “just one more match.” There may not be a lot worth unlocking right now, but planned free updates may just give Arms some additional legs.

The OuterHavenBy Tyler Kelbaugh

Nintendo’s newest IP, ARMS, has everything a potential franchise needs to become successful. It’s built around a fun concept, has vibrant characters, and features accessible yet deep gameplay mechanics. Still, this fighter has a few critical weaknesses that prevent the first go-around from being a knockout. At its core, ARMS is a lot of fun - Read our full Gaming News on The Outerhaven .

WCCFtechDave Aubrey

8/10

A new fighting game being announced by Nintendo is a big deal. The company have played with many genres over the years, but aside from the convention-breaking Super Smash Bros., fighting games usually get the short end of the stick. That is, of course, until ARMS showed up on the scene. Announced along with the first wave of Switch titles, ARMS has since been a bit of an unknown quantity. On the one hand, footage of developers playing the game saw hints at high-level strategies and tactics. On the other hand, footage of people playing the game at events at times devolved into a Wii Sports Boxi...

GameSpaceRobert Lashley

8/10

ARMS staying power will depend on its ability to form a community around this punchy little title. Currently, Nintendo has plans to release additional stages and fighters for free. This DLC will help the title keep its legs underneath it while the Switch install base grows and the ARMS community grows with it. The early success of the Switch and the level of detail that Nintendo has crafted into ARMS assures that this is a great franchise with huge potential for growth that is fun for newcome...

DestructoidChris Carter

7/10

There’s a lot of personality on the surface in Arms (mainly I love that title theme song), and I hope Nintendo continues to build on it as planned. It works as a fighter, I just wish there was more to do in this debut entry — both pragmatically in terms of modes and on an emotional level, as I haven’t really connected with its universe yet despite its raw sense of style.

Impulse GamerScott Romeyn

ARMS - you’d be forgiven for thinking that Nintendo took the boxing game from Wii Sports, added original characters and sold it as a new game, but that’s only

Capsule ComputersNathan Farrugia

5.5/10

A great shot at new IP for Nintendo with excellent presentation and online, though many will get tired of the surprisingly deep yet repetitive gameplay quickly and there isn't much content here to justify the price tag.

VideogamerTom Bardwell

5/10

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Dot EsportsAdam Newell

Unscored

ARMS is a clever game that brings something new to the simple boxing formula. Those seeking to master the game will find it harder than they initially thought, but will enjoy every frustrating fight they get into. With more free DLC on the way, including new characters, stages, and weapons, ARMS is shaping up to be a great new addition to the fighting game community. Final Score: 4/5 Disclosure: Our Nintendo Switch review copy of ARMS was provided courtesy of Nintendo.

Checkpoint GamingRachel Humphreys

Unscored

My excitement for ARMS (the Nintendo Switch’s new fighter and answer to the Wii’s Punch-Out!) has been pretty high since I was fortunate enough to attend the Nintendo Switch reveal earlier this year here in Melbourne. Getting to spend approximately 10 minutes with the game that evening, I was not only impressed, but also left with a desire to play more. Well now that desire has been fully satisfied and I can happily say that ARMS has hit me with its best shot!