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Testseek.com have collected 61 expert reviews of the Arms and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Arms.
Award: Most Awarded June 2017
June 2017
 
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The editors liked

  • Fantastically deep and strategic fighting
  • Lots of customisation options
  • Well-balanced fighters
  • Sharp motion controls
  • Power ups change the flow of a match without ruining it
  • Robust online play
  • Sharp visuals that aim for 60FPS
  • Deceptively deep
  • Deliberate mechanics
  • Strong variety of fighters
  • ARMS
  • And modes
  • Motion controls
  • Sport alternatives
  • Cute commentary
  • Absolutely gorgeous art style
  • Theme song is infectious
  • Easy to get into
  • Both motion and stationary controls work well
  • Lots of depth among the fighters and Arms
  • Party mode is rad
  • Vibrant cast of characters
  • Colorful and striking designs
  • Fun gameplay modes
  • Great motion control usage
  • Solid online system
  • A refreshing take on the age-old fighting genre
  • Offers a ton of depth despite its casual appearance
  • Can be very difficult at times
  • Which is a nice change for Nintendo

The editors didn't like

  • Steep learning curve
  • Brief tutorial is too hands-off
  • Limited customization options for online play
  • Game formats and combinations become repetitive if you don't fall in love with the action
  • Switch Lite and Pro Controller hinderance
  • Arm gripes
  • Lack of content
  • Feels shallow at times
  • Get Arms is haphazard and random
  • Lackluster singleplayer experience
  • Simplicity of Grand Prix mode
  • Button controls are a bit naff
  • Helix isn't that enjoyable
  • Difficulty might be too high for people looking to pick up and play
  • Motion controls are good
  • But have a steep learning curve
  • Would benefit from a little more content

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  Published: 2021-08-24, Author: Emme , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  First off, the the Switch OLED is available-- giving you the choice between two Nintendo Switch units and the Nintendo Switch Lite if you're so inclined...

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  Published: 2021-03-15, Author: Alex , review by: imore.com

  • Motion controls, Sport alternatives, Cute commentary
  • Switch Lite and Pro Controller hinderance, Arm gripes

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  Published: 2021-02-12, Author: Mark , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  From Mario to Splatoon, here are our favourites...

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  Published: 2021-02-05, Author: Mark , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  The 39 best games on Nintendo Switch

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  Published: 2017-06-22, Author: Ken , review by: ztgd.com

  • Absolutely gorgeous art style, Theme song is infectious, Easy to get into
  • Lack of content, Feels shallow at times

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  Published: 2017-06-20, Author: Cecilia , review by: kotaku.com

  • Abstract:  Arms may look like a Mario Party mini-game, but it doesn't play like one. Charming and involved, Arms toes the line between a party game and an entry-level fighter with moderate depth. While Arms succeeds as an easy-to-pick-up brawler, its ambitions as a...

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  Published: 2017-06-20, Author: Paul , review by: gaming-age.com

  • Abstract:  If the games industry ever found itself with a shortage of wackiness, they can always turn to Nintendo to serve up something crazy enough that it just might work. Their latest concept is the experimental motion-control fighter, ARMS, where players control...

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  Published: 2017-06-17, Author: David , review by: gotgame.com

  • the system works well and it gives players a reason to keep battling.Arms may not have a strong story element, but the presentation still makes it a fun and engaging game to play with friends or even just hop online with. The graphics are solid and hold...

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  Published: 2017-06-11, Author: Eric , review by: slashgear.com

  • A refreshing take on the age-old fighting genre, Offers a ton of depth despite its casual appearance, Can be very difficult at times, which is a nice change for Nintendo
  • Difficulty might be too high for people looking to pick up and play, Motion controls are good, but have a steep learning curve, Would benefit from a little more content
  • At the end of it all, though, those are small gripes. I still think that most people who pick up ARMS will enjoy their time with it, and I hope people do buy it, if only because it means that Nintendo will be able to refine and improve this excellent form...

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  Published: 2017-06-07, Author: Mark , review by: arstechnica.com

  • Fantastically deep and strategic fighting, Lots of customisation options, Well-balanced fighters, Sharp motion controls, Power ups change the flow of a match without ruining it, Robust online play, Sharp visuals that aim for 60FPS
  • Steep learning curve, Brief tutorial is too hands-off

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