That's one game I haven't played, but sure.
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Arms Review Thread
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That's one game I haven't played, but sure.
On launch there's what (speaking purely from memory here), 10 characters, 10 maps, 8 modes, a ton of ARMS to collect and customize, obviously online player/ranked modes and that is day one. Splatoon wasn't even close in comparison which was for the same price. Sure, it had a somewhat meaty 3-5 hour single player campaign and while it was enjoyable I wouldn't say it was the highlight of the package - especially since I found replaying much of it tedious when doing the Amiibo challenges.
For $60 I'd say it's not bad. Could be better, but I've paid the same for less. Both Overwatch and Splatoon felt like they were in desperate need for more content, and in the case of the former that content took way too long to rear it's head.
I'd welcome more single player content but something like Injustice 2 or Tekken 7's "story mode" is a one and done complete "whatever" to me that I'll never return to. I'd want more multiplayer modes that does creative stuff like Hoops and V-Ball.
For $60 I'd say it's not bad. Could be better, but I've paid the same for less. Both Overwatch and Splatoon felt like they were in desperate need for more content, and in the case of the former that content took way too long to rear it's head.
I'd welcome more single player content but something like Injustice 2 or Tekken 7's "story mode" is a one and done complete "whatever" to me that I'll never return to. I'd want more multiplayer modes that does creative stuff like Hoops and V-Ball.
People buy 60 games with 4-6 hours of content so honestly it's all relative. In your opinio it's not worth it to buy Arms now in mine it is.
I got Splatoon 1 later because of this but when i finally played the game i though damn i wish i was there at the start.
So that's why i want it day one to enjoy the community and events, i sadly for example missed all splatfests.
Anyway it'a all personal i for example though why would i buy resident evil 7 at 60? The playtime is around 6-8 hours and i am sure i will get more than 100 out of Arms in party mode alone.
SanguineShark
Member
You do you, and I hope you enjoy it. It does look like fun beyond the lack of content.
But as a potential new Switch owner, I'm iffy about getting this when MK8 exist and Splatoon is right around the corner.
I wish, the developers of Witcher 3 put more time and money into there fighting system, then i would have finished there game. You put some part of the money for ARMs into the testing of a new and fun game-mechanic. Content isn't everything in a game.
I was watching one of the ARMS adverts that Nintendo posted on their Twitter account. Is this an admission that the Switch kickstand is too flimsy because whenever they cut back to wider shots of everyone playing, they're all using the regular kickstands again.
That's a second Switch lol. They're playing multiplayer.
I was watching one of the ARMS adverts that Nintendo posted on their Twitter account. Is this an admission that the Switch kickstand is too flimsy because whenever they cut back to wider shots of everyone playing, they're all using the regular kickstands again.
Isn't that just like, a second Switch?
No one disputed the obvious likelihood of a game reviewing and selling better if it has a lower price point. But saying it doesn't "deserve" to be priced at $60 is just silly. Just simply say you don't want to buy it for $60. The former just makes people want to roll their eyes when they read it.
Alcotholic
Banned
I'm assuming they will cull some content from the final version of Splatoon to release a clean product while leaving room for more content to release in the future.
LOL. It looked like they were using something else to prop up the system in that close up. My bad.
Ninja Scooter
Member
A $300 kickstand accessory.
Wow I didn't even realize it was 60. Thought it was 40. Played the beta and thought to myself "this is....ok, but not for 40."
60 is a HELL no for me.
SporeCrawler
Member
reasonably good reviews. day one
Zen_Arcade
Banned
This isn't exclusive to eastablished IPs though. Good games get talked about regardless of how well known the franchise is. Also, lets not pretend like there was no marketing for Splatoon. It had a huge push before release.
And while yes, these games do pump out new content every month or so, they also usually launch with a reasonable amount of content to begin with.
To go back to the Titanfall/Splatoon comparison, I definitely had more content provided to me in the first six months of Titanfall than I did Splatoon. The first 6 months of Splatoon DLC and the first six months of Titanfall 2 DLC provided the same amount of maps, and Titanfall launched with almost double the maps Splatoon did, so at the end of those six months I had four or five more maps to play in Titanfall than I did in Splatoon. They also added new Titans, modes, and skins. The only aspect I can think of that Splatoon outclasses Titanfall in content in guns, but outside of that I've gotten more with Titanfall. And that doesn't even get into the fact that some of the updates to Splatoon were things that pretty much every online game has at launch like ranked battle and private matches.
You're essentially arguging that it's good for Nintendo to hold back content and make it feel like you're getting more when youre actually, at best, getting the same amount you'd get with a game that has a robust selection at launch and is steadily supported for months after it's release.
I don't know why or how anyone would see launching a game with five maps and adding more later as a better system for the player than launching a game with nine maps and adding more later just like the game that only launched with five did.
Lol I don't blame you. Don't usually go for multiplayer stuff, but I have a gift card, so why not.
Renna Hazel
Member
Lower reviews than I was expecting. I'm a bit worried this game wont have the kind of longevity that I hope for and the reviews didn't erase any concerns there. I suppose I'll find out for myself soon enough.
Wake up, sheeple!
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Lack of content I suspected. But I'm not too concerned given the confirmed free DLC and Nintendo showing they can come through and alleviate this considering how they handled Splatoo 1. Shame about the no SP though. Still, Testpunch was enough fun for me to keep my pre-order on lock.
This seems extremely poorly worded. The characters are bursting with personality. Saying stuff isn't done with them via lore/fleshing out I can see, but their designs alone inject so much personality and style into the game.
This seems extremely poorly worded. The characters are bursting with personality. Saying stuff isn't done with them via lore/fleshing out I can see, but their designs alone inject so much personality and style into the game.
Then again, if it goes the Splatoon route and has an incredibly long life, then I doubt Nintendo care one bit.
Poltergust
Member
Interesting. The GameXplain review said that Ranked mode doesn't contain any items.
Wasn't it said earlier that items would still be in play for Ranked?
Wasn't it said earlier that items would still be in play for Ranked?
That was fake.
titiklabingapat
Member
Never cared for single player content for games like these, where the bulk of the complaints seem to lie. It's like buying Nintendo games for the cinematic feels and content. It just...doesn't make sense. You might as well buy Starcraft for a train simulation experience.
Anyway I did the testpunch and I have actual experience with the game and game play now. It was so much dang fun. Can't wait to get the full game next Friday!
Anyway I did the testpunch and I have actual experience with the game and game play now. It was so much dang fun. Can't wait to get the full game next Friday!
Poltergust
Member
Oh.
Well, that's neat. I personally wouldn't have had a problem with items (I know, shocking coming from a Smash 4 competitive player), but good on Nintendo for realizing that it would be better for Ranked to rely purely on skill.
Does anybody watch PeanutButterGamer? He seems to enjoy it. He's also just like me and can't get the theme song out of his head. XD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-isXkbmTKE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-isXkbmTKE
Strangely, I don't recall Mario Kart 8 (or Deluxe) getting hammered very hard score-wise in reviews for lack of single-player content or storyline, considering all you really had for single player was...grand prix.
Now we have a game designed by the same devs and the major single player content is...grand prix. But I'd say the overall package of options and side-modes in ARMS actually outdoes Kart.
The bigger issue is that despite being a pretty distinct product with a fun core, ARMS is coming out at a time where its other fighting game contemporaries have had their basics built for so long that their devs are now putting more into other presentational trimmings. I suppose they could have gone that route too, but given Nintendo's general philosophy as well as the climate at the time ARMS was first being pitched and created, I can understand why they wouldn't put in that time and expense.
Now we have a game designed by the same devs and the major single player content is...grand prix. But I'd say the overall package of options and side-modes in ARMS actually outdoes Kart.
The bigger issue is that despite being a pretty distinct product with a fun core, ARMS is coming out at a time where its other fighting game contemporaries have had their basics built for so long that their devs are now putting more into other presentational trimmings. I suppose they could have gone that route too, but given Nintendo's general philosophy as well as the climate at the time ARMS was first being pitched and created, I can understand why they wouldn't put in that time and expense.
Jaded Alyx
Member
But it's not so cut and dry.
People moaned about SFV and it's lack of content, yet I've put in over 600 hrs in it. And I still continue to play it every day. Contrast this with BotW where I put in 'only' 125 hrs, and likely won't touch it until the DLC comes out.
People are different and value things differently. Someone might spend every night playing ARMS online. That absolutely would be worth $60.
They've always said there would be none of those care package things dropping in ranked.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Mario Kart is an institution at this point and I think people have accepted that it's almost purely a multiplayer game. And Deluxe is absolutely loaded with MP content.
TheMoon
Member
So the major complaints seem to be the same as for Splatoon1 and that turned out to be my most played game in last gen by a lot. Day 1 for me 
I in fact enjoyed the content roll out of Splatoon 1, it was fun discovering new weapons and maps and talking to people on hwat strategies to use or useful shortcuts in the new/updated maps. I´m going to love discovering all the new characters and arms types, learning to use them, trying crazy combinations and exchanging info with ARMS-Gaf.
I in fact enjoyed the content roll out of Splatoon 1, it was fun discovering new weapons and maps and talking to people on hwat strategies to use or useful shortcuts in the new/updated maps. I´m going to love discovering all the new characters and arms types, learning to use them, trying crazy combinations and exchanging info with ARMS-Gaf.
It already has 55 reviews so the weighted total won't change drastically.
76-79 seems like a safe bet.
Beck
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Admiral Woofington
Member
I expected high 70s/mid 80s so this falls right in line.
I had fun with the online demo, but I don't know if I'm good enough or was impressed enough to get it myself. Wouldn't mind seeing others play it though.
I had fun with the online demo, but I don't know if I'm good enough or was impressed enough to get it myself. Wouldn't mind seeing others play it though.
Same.