Much in the same way that Splatoon was a new IP that acted as a poster child for the Wii U, it seems that Nintendo is bringing in another new IP to show off the motion controls for the Nintendo Switch.
The new game is called ARMS, and features a colourful cast of characters in a high intensity boxing match. Character arms are extendable and can be aimed using motion controls, and it seems to be a mix of the shooter and fighting mix. Though the game doesn't appear to be launching alongside the console, it's still due out sometime in spring 2017.
Here's some PR:
Featuring a unique multiplayer fighting sport that lets players trade blows using extendable arms, this game includes elements of both boxing and shooting games, plus a new cast of characters. After customizing a character with a variety of arms, the player holds one Joy-Con in each hand and throws left and right punches at the opponent. Characters can jump and dash, and players can bend their punches by twisting their hands as they swing. As players learn the game and improve their skills, they will discover a deeper level of advanced tactics. Players can compete against the computer, against a friend on a split screen using a second set of Joy-Con (sold separately), against worldwide rivals online, or with two Nintendo Switch systems over a local wireless connection. ARMS will be available this Spring.
What do you think? Does this look interesting to you? Will you be picking this up? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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Well it looks interesting even if it just a Punch out with robot arms to me
I'm looking forward to the smartphone spinoff, entitled "Fingers."
@CharlieSmile I'm hoping for a Toes spin-off!
More potential Smash characters. I like it. I'm hoping a rubbery-armed Little Mac makes a cameo.
What happens when you can't afford the licensing for Stretch Armstrong.
it seems boring for me
Never thought I'd say this...meh.
I think Capcom is gonna sue somebody over the name Spring Man.
Unlike the commenters above I'm really excited for this. It'll be a cool and innovative way to play with friends!
My guess is there's gonna be at least one Punch-Out!! character in it.
although the characters design look good, i do hope for more than the 6(?) we saw.
the actual game looks so simple, perhaps it should've been a pack in>? i can't see this selling very well
WHERE'S LITTLE MAC NINTENDO?
One of the more interesting games.
@CharlieSmile
lol
@Undead_terror
his body wasn't ready
Looks great to me. I'm so glad Nintendo is still trying this type of thing and now, without simple Mii graphics.
As a fan of wii punchout, wii boxing and the punchout segments in w101, I am excited for this game. A small but entertaining IP. Count me in. Not everything has to be AAA.
This looks like a lot of fun. I'll keep an eye out for it since I love the art design.
I think it'll be ignored due to its character design. Game itself looks fun, though.
#TeamLittleMac
It probably terrified the lazy.
I think this looks great. I wonder if this is what Project Giant Robot has evolved into?
@MagicEmperor
Psst... HEADS. XD
HAIRS. XD
DANCE ! XD
Looks interesting. Boxing games with Damage points displayed, just like my expectation. Well...maybe the character design doesn't even looks like my avatar but I will take a look again for more gameplays.
I'm intrigued. Not sold, but I'll keep my eye on it.
good concept, surprised they picked such generic looking characters for their coverstars.
@Aerona (#19)
I agree completely
Makes me sick
Looks pretty interesting, I dig it
Looks like a fun game, like Splatoon, hopefully these characters aren't forgettable and they make a good franchise out of this.
Maybe if we could have had Mr. Fantastic vs. Ms. Incredible.
Looks interesting, and the pacing looked nice and quick
That's something I gotta try out before I judge it but its premise is interesting and the character designs look cool.
@aaronsullivan That's true! You just made me realize that no Miis were shown anywhere in that presentation. Right??
Looks surprisingly fun. Reminds me of One Piece, where luffy fights Foxy. So that's a good thing
I'm not still convinced, but it could be fun. Boxing in Wii Sports was shallow but it had its charm, and the Wii version of Punch-Out!! was amazing (I still want a sequel). I hope this delivers some great matches...
Initially thought it looked bad. But then I started thinking about online play, that could really be bonkers. Especially with the haptic like feedback. Not a full price game at all, to be sure, but could be a cool little 30 dollar game or so.
Unfortunately it is looking like it will be full price according to current preorder listings.
It looks extremely silly, but it could be fun. Might make an interesting casual fighting game if they have enough content.
This is the game that lost the gamers fir Nintendo. Shovelware on day 1.
@Al_Godoy
Looks like Nintendo lost...
... the arms race.
Looks terrible
Looks WAY better than 1 2 Switch.
I need to see more of this game.
Nice concept, but not a game I'd pay full price for. Damn, it just looks and plays like a Nintendoland mode, did it really need a standalone release? How much depth its gameplay may have? I don't see much.
Nah...
It looks fine, but it's probably something I'll quickly get bored of.
@Anti-Matter Eegads! You're right!
I don't dislike this, I'm just not sold. I wanna play a demo.
My initial impression is that it looks kinda fun. Which is rare for a fighting game.
It looks fun, but fighting games aren't my cup of tea, so I'll pass.
Its the kind of game they would have to push with a demo and heavy marketing, but I can see it getting momentum just like Splatoon did.
Where's Punch Out! ?
Steps to making this game sell millions
Step 1: Insert Monkey D. Luffy into the game
Congratulations, you have now become a millionaire
Watching people playing it on Treehouse looks actually quite fun. This might be a must have on family holidays
Q) What do you think?
A) I think this game looks like a combination of Punch-Out, Wii Sports, and Pokkén Tournament.
Q) Does this look interesting to you?
A) Based off how I described it... yes! This is likely the 2nd most interest grabbing game amongst the Switch line-up for me. It looks wonderful; the colours are amazing and I love the character designs. Fighting looks simple, but fast paced and a certainly for chaotic laughs against others.
Q) Will you be picking this up?
A) Most definitely; a day one purchase for me.
I have not watched the Treehouse video of this game but I couldn't help but think it's a "button masher" when they showed the trailer.
Got this on pre-order thinking I might remove it. After treehouse presentation I think I'll keep it. I especially like that the HD rumble gives you the sensation of the coils unravelling in your hand as your punch extends. I think it's going to be one of those features no one will regard until they actually try/feel it. Gotta try it somehow, so if now demo... will probably purchase.
@invictus4000 Maybe a profile picture had a Mii on it here and there and I wonder if creation of it will be relegated to miitomo now... not sure.
Anyway, my main point is that the old aesthetic which turned off many "core" gamers while attracting casuals is gone. Given presentation problems with some games I love, and that I think there's much more potential in precision non-waggle motion controls, I'm very glad to see this. (Hey, motion controls will be in VR and AR no reason not to have them with a screen)
Looks like a lot of fun to me- I also love the crisp and beautiful visuals, frame rate seems top notch too which is very important for a game like this. Not sure where the hate is coming form, we really don't know enough about the title yet to determine how big or small it is, as everything with Nintendo I expect the reveal to be a trickle but the dam gates will be wide open close to release, calm down people..
I actually like this one, not the least because I enjoyed Wii boxing a lot, but also because the new game mechanics look solid. If I should buy a Switch one day, I'll probably get this.
im going to use my arms to type this game is terrible.
There's got to be at least a few Punch-Out references in this title.
I thought this was stupid last night. But wow, after the ztreehouse demo, I can't wait to get my Hands on Arms. It really looks like the first new take on fighters since I played SF 2. Maybe 3D space movement was a big change, but this leap looks really huge. It actually looks surprisingly deep too, last night it looked like a mini game tacked on to a real game.
Wish they had named the characters instead of just being named whatever characteristics they possess. Would make for at least a nonsensical story mode no less bad than any other fighting game.
As it is, balloon head and scissor legs or whatever would just be annoying to hear or read in a story mode. Those names are better than the real ones in the game btw.
Really Nintendo should have bundled this game with 1/2/Switch as a 2-in-1 gamecard pack in. Much as I like Wild Gunman, this looks like a more invigorating offer. Only downside is I plan on getting a single Pro controller for multiplayer due to the high pricetag on the Joycons. Since each player will require two Joycons, I'll have to buy a spare set in order to do local multiplayer. That's essentially $140 for a minigame. Yes I'm aware I can use the joycons for other stuff but I figured the stock Joycon plus a Pro should be sufficient for multiplayer (and the Pro being more ergonomic of the two).
Voice chat?
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