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[Alrus]

They haven't gone with Wii style advertising in years

I feel like the trailer was very Wii-era in its presentation actually. Emphasis on motion controls and real people being "into the game".

But they still have time and I'm sure (well I hope) that we'll see more contextualisation in the coming months.

 

[Neiteio]

This needs a story mode that goes full-blown anime. Flying around going ORAORAORA while Planet Namek explodes.

 

[Alpha_eX]

Visually, this impressed me more than Zelda, frame rate felt as good as in Mario Kart too. I wish this was release title.

 

[Neiteio]

They could make a sequel called ARMS 2: ...And LEGS, where you strap Joycons to your feet to kick the opponent.

 

[Speely]

This game will be a contender for GOTY 2017. At the risk of being overly-combative and annoying, I will avatar bet that Arms is a GOTY contender for at least two major pubs. Come at me.

Edit: At this point, I am just firing into the darkness.

 

[jwillenn]

Wooo! Point & Motion has returned!


Any word on how many unique attacks a character will typically have?

 

[Galactic Specter]

Is it weird that the character designs remind me of Overwatch for some reason?

I'm thinking more Wonderful 101 especially considering that everyone in this game are wearing masks.

 

[R0ckman]

They really should advertise this as "from the makers of Mario Kart."

They never do this for some reason. On the other hand I'm glad GAF is embrassing a new Nintendo IP with open arms (no pun intended).

 

[Debirudog]

I think my least favorite character so far is actually spring man. He just doesn't stand out compared to the other characters.

 

[Celine]

So far I seem to be the only one picking up on the Windjammers vibe though. You guys make me sad .

Mmmh, you are actually right.

 

[TheDinoman]

I think my least favorite character so far is actually spring man. He just doesn't stand out compared to the other characters.

He seems to be the "balanced" or beginner character, kinda like Ryu in Street Fighter or Mario in Smash Bros.

 

[zroid]

The trailer's really good, but you appreciate it more after immersing yourself in gameplay footage

Think we'll get amiibo??

the amiibo better have bendy arms like the Zelda Guardian amiibo

 

[Geminosity]

I think my least favorite character so far is actually spring man. He just doesn't stand out compared to the other characters.

I just keep thinking his hair is toothpaste

 

[Penguin]

Emily Rogers suggested on Twitter and makes sense, hype/build-up should focus on revealing the characters and their stories.

If enough of them could maybe do like one a week or every other week. Maybe character and their stage.

 

[Not]

Oh damn I just realized their arms ARE the springs

They're all amputees

Heavy subject matter, Ninty

 

[Neiteio]

I think my least favorite character so far is actually spring man. He just doesn't stand out compared to the other characters.

I like Spring Man. His swirly blue hair reminds me of Superman-flavored ice cream. :-O

the amiibo better have bendy arms like the Zelda Guardian amiibo

That's a great idea!

 

[Dark Cloud]

They'll be fine. Splatoon was a great, GREAT new IP releasing on has-been hardware. Arms is releasing in a window that's very much more advantageous on fresh hardware.

Oh yeah I'm not worried. They have the advantage of brand new fresh hardware this time.

 

[kbohs]

I wasn't hugely interested in this after the trailer in the presentation but I think I've come around to being totally on board. Based on footage and impressions it appears that the motion controls work better than I would have thought and Splatoon really proved that Nintendo can knock it out of the park with new ip's. Glad to see we are getting this early in the Switch's life, hopefully more people pick it up because of this and the game/series gets supported by the big N.

 

[Effect]

They really should advertise this as "from the makers of Mario Kart."

Hope they do this. That would be a good way of getting eyes on the game when it comes to those that might not even pay attention at all.

 

[Galactic Specter]

I want to know Master Mummy's backstory.

He looks so cool.

 

[Regiruler]

I just noticed that an army hoodie that a schoolmate of mine has ARMY on the front in a yellow outline font...

And he's had this forever, before someone thinks he's a huge nerd or something. I think this may be a possible issue.

 

[Lightning_Roller]

This needs a story mode that goes full-blown anime. Flying around going ORAORAORA while Planet Namek explodes.

I'm thinking tournament style anime arc with secret big bads, twists, reveals and then ORAORAORAORA.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I love the music! I hope we get more impressions.

 

[Lightning_Roller]

I wonder if spring man gets pissed off of you make fun of his hair.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Is there any good direct feed gameplay available? The best footage I've found is the Treehouse demo.

 

[HyperHip]

Are you able to follow up/combo after opponents get knocked into the ropes? Looks like something that would be possible if close enough.

 

[IntelliHeath]

I wish that we could unlock Little Mac w/ springy arms by using Little Mac Amiibo.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Are you able to follow up/combo after opponents get knocked into the ropes? Looks like something that would be possible if close enough.

One thing I feel like we haven't seen much of is close quarters combat. Aside from grabs, which knock opponents away again, I haven't seen too much of people trying to close the distance between them and their opponents

 

[udivision]

I want to know Master Mummy's backstory.

He looks so cool.

he died

 

[_Clash_]

This is going to be a hit.

Nintendo doing good

 

[Zesh]

I'm interested in this as the gameplay looks solid, but I'm not sure if there will be enough content to justify the $60 price tag. I am somewhat tempted to give it a shot with the current Best Buy Visa Checkout promo, though.

 

[Loco4Coco]

Lil Mac gonna be the final boss.

 

[noshten]

2 years after Splatoon another new IP from Nintendo. With positive impressions about the depth from those who have played it, I'm intrigued

 

[hughesta]

This game is gonna blow up.

 

[bomb]

hype thrusters at max for this. ARMS is a sick name as well.

 

[JStein0222]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a release date of April 28th, while this is slated for just Spring. Do ya'll think it's safe to assume that this is a May/June title? Wish we were getting it earlier, but I feel like it would have a date if it were.

 

[wild wild rice]

he died

Better spoiler tag that one.

 

[bomb]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a release date of April 28th, while this is slated for just Spring. Do ya'll think it's safe to assume that this is a May/June title? Wish we were getting it earlier, but I feel like it would have a date if it were.

not sure. Nintendo stated that they didn't want any droughts so I'm expecting a steady stream. I'd say mid May.

 

[Nostremitus]

So, the title says optional motion controls but the OP doesn't mention it.

So... Which is it?

 

[Hockey123]

So, the title says optional motion controls but the OP doesn't mention it.

So... Which is it?

Optional.


With pro controller at least, but I'm sure they would allow that style with the joycons.

 

[JStein0222]

not sure. Nintendo stated that they didn't want any droughts so I'm expecting a steady stream. I'd say mid May.

I get why they're doing that, but selfishly I wish these things were rolling out sooner. I'm most hyped for ARMS and Splatoon 2 and those are both slated for months later.

Probably the best choice in the long run, just wish we had a multiplayer companion for Zelda at launch

 

[Mr. Smiley]

So, the title says optional motion controls but the OP doesn't mention it.

So... Which is it?

It was confirmed livestream by Treehouse.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has a release date of April 28th, while this is slated for just Spring. Do ya'll think it's safe to assume that this is a May/June title? Wish we were getting it earlier, but I feel like it would have a date if it were.

It's not coming past May. You can bet money on it.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Nintendo can add some HYPE accelerant to the HYPE fire by giving us some lore for context. Like are these fighters robots? Amputees? We had some context for Splatoon at E3 2014 and it helped pull us into its world faster.

There's almost no getting around a macabre setup. They are literally amputees. This game is dark.

 

[HyperHip]

One thing I feel like we haven't seen much of is close quarters combat. Aside from grabs, which knock opponents away again, I haven't seen too much of people trying to close the distance between them and their opponents

So looks like you actually can combo off the walls, so yeah CQC is gonna be interesting.

 

[Harpoon]

I get why they're doing that, but selfishly I wish these things were rolling out sooner. I'm most hyped for ARMS and Splatoon 2 and those are both slated for months later.

Probably the best choice in the long run, just wish we had a multiplayer companion for Zelda at launch

It's not Nintendo-developed, but there's always Super Bomberman R!

This stage really makes it look like the characters aren't exactly robots or amputees.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

It's not too surprising that the game can have colorful graphics yet a somewhat "dark" story, considering that's been the MO of Zelda games and even Splatoon

 

[Totakeke]

If you do a jump grab you pull yourself to the opponent rather than pull him to you.

 

[Solid SOAP]

So, has it actually been confirmed that you can use buttons to play this? Only asking because it says motion control is optional in the title, but I haven't read any press releases confirming that.

The more I look at this game, the more I think that I don't mind the motion controls, but it'd be nice to truly know first.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

So, has it actually been confirmed that you can use buttons to play this? Only asking because it says motion control is optional in the title, but I haven't read any press releases confirming that.

The more I look at this game, the more I think that I don't mind the motion controls, but it'd be nice to truly know first.

Yes, it was brought up explicitly during the Treehouse stream. It's mentioned at the 8 minute mark in this video.