Stone Ocean
Member
I gotta say though, I'm impressed with the netcode. I had zero disconnects and the only lag I noticed was some wonky V Ball physics in one match.
-
Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!
ARMS Global Testpunch Thread: Let's see if this has LEGS
- Thread starter donkey show
- Start date
tenderbrew
Member
Had a blasty blast. Really fun game. I did half motion + half pro controller.
I liked pro controller better mostly due to maneuvering around the arena.
I liked pro controller better mostly due to maneuvering around the arena.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Holy shit that was so much fun.
99 coins before disconection. I just lost 3 matches, and 2 of the were 3vs3.
Mechanica is my favourite character, floating through the air is devastating as a strategy manouver.
Had fun with all the other characters except Ribbon Girl, feels super undepowered compared to the rest.
VBall is amazing but too short. My last match I destroyed 0-5 with mechanica.
99 coins before disconection. I just lost 3 matches, and 2 of the were 3vs3.
Mechanica is my favourite character, floating through the air is devastating as a strategy manouver.
Had fun with all the other characters except Ribbon Girl, feels super undepowered compared to the rest.
VBall is amazing but too short. My last match I destroyed 0-5 with mechanica.
xXCrazyCostaXX
Member
Right when it ended I pre ordered. 3 way matches are fantastic
I'm kind of surprised how much I struggled with motion controls. Half the time I wanted to move forward my character punched instead and tilting to move left and right didn't feel very natural. I did better in handheld mode but even then I'm not really sure how the controls are set up there either.
LastOne2100
Member
Moving controls were terrible with the joycons - rest was fine. I wish the re-thought it a bit so you could still move with the joystick and use motion controls for everything else. Control layout on the Pro controller wasn't much better at all. So many unused buttons and everything is mapped to the most awkward place possible.
That being said, my biggest complaint is that the matchmaking system constantly breaks up pairs and forces one person to just watch. Really stupid design.
Not going to keep my pre-order. Doesn't seem like it'll be enough to warranty $80.
That being said, my biggest complaint is that the matchmaking system constantly breaks up pairs and forces one person to just watch. Really stupid design.
Not going to keep my pre-order. Doesn't seem like it'll be enough to warranty $80.
Aruarian Reflection
Chauffeur de la gdlk
I opened my Switch for the first time to try this game. I don't know if my Joycons are faulty or not, but I couldn't figure out how to move. After I switched to handheld mode, I was able to win the majority of my games. Fun short-term game but I can't see this having lasting appeal
Tyrant Rave
Banned
This game is really fun. Reminds me a bit of a more simple Gundam EXVS or Virtual-On. Traditional controls are way better than the motion ones though.
2v2 would be way more interesting without the tether IMO
2v2 would be way more interesting without the tether IMO
PorygonVandal
Member
Hello guys!
Did anyone knew how to change color manually?
Thanks!
Did anyone knew how to change color manually?
Thanks!
tenderbrew
Member
Also began thinking I was a Minmin main and ended as a Mechanica main. She felt really nice. I liked Ribbon Girl a ton too.
Pretty sure a guy in my 3 for all match came back to life and killed me and the other guy while we were fighting after he died. I still don't know how to change target, but I saw him go down and then I was focused on the other guy. Then after sparring for a bit, we're both supered from behind my back and killed.
Overall, glad I preordered, but I'm really hoping for more advanced tutorials...for instance, I played the whole hour and have no idea how to change my target.
Overall, glad I preordered, but I'm really hoping for more advanced tutorials...for instance, I played the whole hour and have no idea how to change my target.
...This explains so much. Will try it with this next time I hope into one of these sessions and see how I feel about it. Still not 100% certain, but actually being able to move in the motion controls would be a big help...
Well that was a lot of fun. Was sold on the game before. This just justified my pre order even more.
My least favourite fighter was Helix, and that was only because I don't like his weapons. Thought his movement options were fun, just his weapons letting him down.
I was surprised to like Master Mummy. Thought his slow but powerful style was something I wouldn't like in a game like this but he was fun to play.
My favourites have to be Min Min and Ribbon Girl. They were both so much fun to play as. Especially Ribbon Girl with the slapamander arms.
My least favourite fighter was Helix, and that was only because I don't like his weapons. Thought his movement options were fun, just his weapons letting him down.
I was surprised to like Master Mummy. Thought his slow but powerful style was something I wouldn't like in a game like this but he was fun to play.
My favourites have to be Min Min and Ribbon Girl. They were both so much fun to play as. Especially Ribbon Girl with the slapamander arms.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
got only 65 before the end. i am terrible in 2 vs. 2. got some good wins in 1v1v1 by just trying to avoid the fighting as much as possible and then attacking weakened fighters.
volleyball sucks.
not a fan of fighting games so will probably not buy this, but maybe down the line if nintendo ever realises the value of discounts.
volleyball sucks.
not a fan of fighting games so will probably not buy this, but maybe down the line if nintendo ever realises the value of discounts.
Damn that was fun! Looking forward to playing more demos later.
It's really great when you have an opponent that knowa what it's doing. I fought a Minmin earlier that I can't hit because it dodges and kicks so well. If it wasn't for my desperation flaming punch hitting her it would have been a perfect game for her. I'll try practicing dashing and jumping more.
It's really great when you have an opponent that knowa what it's doing. I fought a Minmin earlier that I can't hit because it dodges and kicks so well. If it wasn't for my desperation flaming punch hitting her it would have been a perfect game for her. I'll try practicing dashing and jumping more.
Gaiaknight
Member
that was fun as hell once i got the hang of motion controls they worked flawlessly ended up with over 100 points by the end.
I think it only did it if there were dupes in a match
sir_bumble_bee
Member
The Dragon cannon works great for oki
That was pretty fun. Not sure about having really long sessions with it but as a 30 mins a day sorta thing it should be good. Not sold on the volleyball, but the regular fighting is really tight. The motion controls are good, it also helped once I learned how to switch between fighters in multi-battle modes lol.
serenewarfare
Banned
I loved it. Never felt like I quite fully grasped it, but I definitely could feel both me and my opponents getting better as the hour went on.
Top two characters right now are Min-Min and Ninjara
Hot tip: If you are playing with a Pro Controller, use the triggers to punch instead of the face buttons. Much more natural and easier to keep one finger on the face buttons dedicated to jump and dash.
Top two characters right now are Min-Min and Ninjara
Hot tip: If you are playing with a Pro Controller, use the triggers to punch instead of the face buttons. Much more natural and easier to keep one finger on the face buttons dedicated to jump and dash.
Vital Tundra
Member
Holy hell this game is amazing. My heart was racing at some points, my hands were shacking, too. It was really exciting. Also FUCK FFA. 2v2 also kinda sucks.
But 1v1? FREAKING AMAZING. Also the motion controls were great, and my arms aren't tired in the slightest.
But 1v1? FREAKING AMAZING. Also the motion controls were great, and my arms aren't tired in the slightest.
It says so in the controls, press a "d-pad" button.
YearoftheWooster
Member
I had one game where it was 0-2 in volleyball, and my teammate disconnects. Then, no balls spawn, and all 3 of us are punching the air until the timer runs out and I lose.
Otherwise, great game! Kinda hate how movement is tied to directing punches with motion controls. It's not as great as Splatoon's motion. I'll stick to Pro for now.
Otherwise, great game! Kinda hate how movement is tied to directing punches with motion controls. It's not as great as Splatoon's motion. I'll stick to Pro for now.
nah, guys on GameXplain were changing colors at the character select screen. There is a way to do it.
it's fun until you get someone your team that chooses the laser dragon thing that never hits the ball lol
Ended up being really fun to play.
I had high hopes for volleyball but ended up hating it, because I could never aim at the ball, my character would always look the wrong way. Maybe I played it wrong.
And I HATE 3 player free for all. aka "Hope you're not the one getting double-teamed", which I always was unless I purposely backed out and let them 1v1 (for an easy win, tactics). And my last three matches in a row prior to the testpunch ending were 3FFA :/
But 1v1 is super addicting and 2v2 was surprisingly fun too.
One thing I had trouble with were grabs; I constantly threw both punches at the same time and kept ending up throwing two punches together instead of a grab. Must be some extra technique to it.
I had high hopes for volleyball but ended up hating it, because I could never aim at the ball, my character would always look the wrong way. Maybe I played it wrong.
And I HATE 3 player free for all. aka "Hope you're not the one getting double-teamed", which I always was unless I purposely backed out and let them 1v1 (for an easy win, tactics). And my last three matches in a row prior to the testpunch ending were 3FFA :/
But 1v1 is super addicting and 2v2 was surprisingly fun too.
One thing I had trouble with were grabs; I constantly threw both punches at the same time and kept ending up throwing two punches together instead of a grab. Must be some extra technique to it.
OrbitalBeard
Member
If you're holding the joy-cons correctly (the analog sticks should be facing each other), you move by tilting both controllers in the desired directions.
You don't hold the controllers like you would in most games.
AnUnbiasedGamer
Member
The menu where the players are getting matched up is really cool. Its really nice seeing the status of other matches in real time while you rest up before the next match which i appreciated since I was using the motion controls for the full hour.
Nice Nice, I imagine it still looks great with resolution hit. Can't wait to try when I have the chance.
I ended with like 15 credits. Didn't win a single match. It seemed like the block was inconsistentmaybe my joycons? A couple of matches I could not move at all except for punching. I was stuck uselessly at the corner of a net for an entire v ball match. When the controls worked they seemed intuitive and responsive, but sometimes I could not perform the actions I wanted to. Punching always worked, at least.
Ghost Rider
Member
Played for about 20 minutes. Did not dig it. This is a definite pass for me.
Vital Tundra
Member
Thank god. Brunette Ribbon Girl is best.
Doctor Rover
Member
As far as I know that's the only way to change but if you had check the tips menu it says there's a secret way to change them.
It's just not enabled in the testpunch AFAIK
Jodast
Member
Game is fairly fun. Only played with traditional controls but I had no problems keeping up with anyone. Got to 90 something points before the disconnect, highest in the lobby that I could see. Volleyball is okay, free for all is good, teams is a lot of fun but one on one is probably my favourite. Had quite a few strategic fights compared to everyone just going crazy in the free for all matches. On the probably will buy list, just waiting to see how repeat sessions hold up first.