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Review of Arms on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Jun 2017
Cover image of Arms on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 16 Jun 2017
Genre: Fighting, Sports
Developer: Nintendo EPD
Publisher: Nintendo

Introduction

Welcome to the world of Arms, where long-range combat is literally about extending your reach. If video games were a buffet, this game would be a bizarre fusion of boxing, anime, and stretchy rubber arms. A bit like if the Hulk decided to enter the world of boxing but forgot that his punches were more for slapping than solid connections. Let's dive into the bizarre world of Arms and see if it packs a punch or should just stay on the sidelines.

Gameplay

In Arms, you'll find yourself controlling quirky fighters who look like they just escaped from an anime convention-complete with outrageous backstories and powers that might make you question your sanity. You can play with up to four fighters at once, which brings to life a 3D arena of chaos where punches are thrown faster than you can say 'What is happening?!'. Players can use extendable arms to throw punches, dodges, blocks, and even grab opponents to deliver a swift rib-crushing hug. And no, those are not inflatable pool toys; they are the arms of your fighters. Oh, and you can customize your arm loadouts like they're expensive cosmetic products, because who doesn't want to look cool while punching someone in the face?

Graphics

The graphics of Arms are vibrant-think of a candy store exploded and gave birth to eclectic fighters. Each character boasts an art style that does wonders for their personality, making you wonder how on earth they were created. It's like Nintendo combined a Rainbow Brite palette with overly caffeinated 11-year-olds' sketchbooks. The arenas are colorful and dynamic too, featuring everything from a Nintendo office building to a street sports fair-presumably where characters also go for their day jobs when they're not busy battling.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Arms is about as quirky as they come. A beautiful mess of characters, extended limbs, and bouncy fighting mechanics, it stands out as a unique title in the fighting genre. While it might take some time to master (and yes, you will face plants with those motion controls), the thrill of flinging your large rubberised fists at friends-either online or in the comfort of your living room-is worth it. While it didn't revolutionize the genre, it certainly brought some much-needed fun and more arm-stretching to the table. If you're looking to throw some punches while laughing at how ridiculous you can look, grab this game. It's surprisingly much more fun when you embrace the chaos and stop thinking too hard about it. Now, who's up for a rematch? I promise I won't punch the air this time!

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