Game

Arms

2017 · Nintendo Switch 2 · Nintendo Switch · Fighting

74IGDB player score
83 ratings

Previously Take

A 74 average on few ratings — judge this one for yourself. Fighting game fundamentals, from Nintendo, done right. Sometimes that's plenty. A full single-player game with a multiplayer side that refuses to die.

About this game

Arms, a mix of boxing and shooting where you use extendable arms to battle your friends both locally and online! Take a Joy-Con in each hand and punch forward, twisting your fists to bend your attacks. "Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, and then use a mix of button presses and quick hand motions to really take the fight to your opponent. Throw punches and guide them midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Power-up your punches to deal extra damage or curve your fists around obstacles to hit skittish opponents. Fill up your special gauge to dish out devastating combinations and finish them off. Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event! "