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[hollomat]

Splatoon 2 and it's not even close. I say this as a day one purchaser and big fan of ARMs.

ARMs is fun, but lacking in variety.

Splatoon 2 will have a hopefully great single player and much more progression and customization than ARMs.

 

[CharminUltra]

Splatoon 2 now, then ARMS later once it has more content.

BOOM

(I do like both tho)

 

[ryechu]

Splatoon.

 

[Gitaroo]

Splatoon 2 first then wsit for arm to get enough contents.

 

[AquaWateria]

I feel like this type of question would be a oneside pick because one is already a established IP that has built from it's predecessor so it will feel more of a complete game. While the other is new and has less content because it's an untested IP.

As someone who loves ARMS and believes that the updates will make it a even wonderful and creative game like Splatoon. I would still suggest Splatoon 2 because its building on the first game which means it has more content.

Although that depends if you like fighting games or shooting games. Then again both games are quite different than their respective genre.

 

[PSGames]

You want a fighting game or a shooting game and neither of them play like mainstream games of either genre.

Pretty much this. Both are good although from a value proposition Splatoon 2 appears to have a ton more content but if you enjoy fighting games over a shooter that might not matter to you.

Another thing to take into account is local multiplayer. With ARMS you can have split-screen multiplayer on the same system at home, online and on the go. So if you want friends to join in that would be your only choice.

Personally I would say Splatoon 2 (as my life was consumed with the first one) but ARMS is a really unique and surprisingly fun fighting game that allows for quick play sessions and local multiplayer if that's your thing. Just temper your expectations about content.

 

[Alienous]

Splatoon 2.

Heck, I'd play Splatoon 2's beta over ARMS. The latter is a thin experience.

 

[commish]

Kind of a weird question when one game is vastly superior to the other.

 

[Deleted member 465307]

Splatoon 2 has the benefit of being the second iteration, building on everything the first game had at launch and gained as it was supported with DLC. ARMS is kind of where Splatoon was at in 2015. As such, I think Splatoon 2 will offer you a lot more at this point. Even considering genre preferences, Splatoon 2 is probably the better choice in many more situations because of it simply having "more."

 

[GenG3000]

ARMS is a nice first entry but it needs at least a sequel or a bunch of updates to truly shine. The party lobby should be a standard for similar games like Smash Bros.

I say Splatoon 2.

 

[Neiteio]

Funny thing about the fighter/shooter distinction is that oftentimes ARMS feels more like a shooter than a fighter, with its ranging projectile attacks, while Splatoon can feel more like a fighter than shooter if you're wielding a roller or inkbrush.

 

[AquaWateria]

I'd pick Splatoon 2 first mostly because there's less contents if you don't have online and it's free until 2018.
If you don't have online for ARMS, you're not missing as much.

It also seems ARMS is getting updates more slowly, especially if Splatoon 2 is updated in the same way the first was or close enough.

If you don't care about free online, just chose the one you want to play the most first I guess.

I would argue we have gotten more content in the updates for ARMS than Splatoon so far.

 

[7roject28]

Splatoon 2. I couldn't get into ARMS.

 

[Neiteio]

I'm interested to see how long before ARMS adds a completely new character we haven't seen before. The work was already done on Max Brass since he existed in the game from the start as a boss, so making him playable doesn't feel as notable as a "from scratch" character.

The next character they add will be interesting in that respect, since it'll be a character that straight-up does not exist in the current game in any form, a character that we've never seen before.

 

[GitarooMan]

I've played ARMS and Splatoon 1: I say definitely Splatoon 2.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Splatoon 2, but get ARMS eventually, because it rocks.

 

[Servbot24]

Splatoon 2 by far. Arms is more of a proof of concept than a full $60 game.

 

[The Hermit]

I am kinda regretting buying Arms.

Splatoon looks amazing and has a lot of single player content

 

[Peltz]

Kind of a weird question when one game is vastly superior to the other.

Um... which one?

 

[ThisIsMyDogKyle]

While ARMS is very good I'd go with Splatoon 2, especially considering you never played the first.

 

[Alienous]

I would argue we have gotten more content in the updates for ARMS than Splatoon so far.

They're both in the same realm of 'on disk DLC', no? All things that ought to have been there on release day.

I wouldn't read too much into it concerning future support in any case.

 

[Quonny]

Splatoon 2.

I'm sure ARMS 2 will be great, though.

 

[Lakershead22]

Definitely go with Splatoon 2. I think it will offer much more than Arms.

 

[LotusHD]

Splatoon 2.

I'm sure ARMS 2 will be great, though.

May not have to wait for ARMS 2 if those updates turn out to be really impressive.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I would argue we have gotten more content in the updates for ARMS than Splatoon so far.

Hmmmm, you gotta remind me what update we got for ARMS cuz it's still looking the same until Max comes out.

 

[Leatherface]

If Splatoon 1 is anything to go by this is an easy choice. Splatoon is one of Nintendo's best original titles in the past 20 years.

 

[Spinosaurus]

Even as someone who digs into fighting games but isn't big on shooters...Splatoon 2.

They're both so unconventional that genre preference here probably wouldn't help. What you like about fighting games you might not find in ARMs, it's pretty much its own thing. I personally regret getting ARMs, and though I didn't play too much of original Splatoon, 2 is gonna be a much better value from the get go, on top of already having a community. I don't think you can go wrong with it, it's the much safer option.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I like ARMS a lot.
The easy answer is Splatoon 2 though.
So much more versatile.

 

[Magicgamer101]

Splatoon 2 will probably be the popular answer but I suggest you try the demo first before buying it. Splatoon was meant to be the next big game I pick up for my Switch and I just assumed I'd like it but I hated the demo so I'll keep waiting for the next must buy game.

I haven't played ARMS so can't comment on that.

 

[JustenP88]

I have really enjoyed ARMS but, imo, Splatoon is about as "must-own" as it gets.

 

[Little Mons†er]

They're both in the same realm of 'on disk DLC', no? All things that ought to have been there on release day.

I wouldn't read too much into it concerning future support in any case.

Not true

Splatoons updates were all 'on disk' already

ARMS' updates are all brand new content

 

[AquaWateria]

Hmmmm, you gotta remind me what update we got for ARMS cuz it's still looking the same until Max comes out.

I'm including the July update since its tomorrow which includes Max Brass, 3 ARMS, a stage, new mode, records, and online adjustments. Plus we got spectator mode real recently.

 

[Friend of Sonic]

We need the sweet little girl who asks, "Why not both?"

 

[BitStyle]

It's not a contest. Splatoon 2 by far

This

 

[Leatherface]

lol so far only one person recommended ARMS over Splatoon, and that was with a coin toss. Both great games but as you can see OP, Splatoon has a LOT of love and for a very good reason!

 

[AquaWateria]

lol so far only one person recommended ARMS over Splatoon, and that was with a coin toss. Both great games but as you can see OP, Splatoon has a LOT of love and for a very good reason!

I mean I would recommend ARMS, but one is a untested ip while the other is a sequel.

 

[NinjaCoachZ]

Not true

Splatoons updates were all 'on disk' already

ARMS' updates are all brand new content

For the first couple months they were. After I think July/August, all of its updates were brand new.

 

[Alienous]

Not true

Splatoons updates were all 'on disk' already

ARMS' updates are all brand new content

I'm speculating, I suppose - has anyone analyzed the cartridge in any case? It just seems to fit the bill of 'on-disk DLC', considering the character being 'on the disc', so to speak, just not playable. They might have done work to make him playable in the month since release, but that seems like too short a time to build a character.

 

[TDLink]

Splatoon 2 is the easy choice.

It's packed with content. Full Single player campaign, new co-op mode, all the competitive multiplayer modes, and tons of planned content already announced post-launch for free. Plus consistent events like Splat Fest. It's seriously a great package for $60.

ARMS is fun but it has a lot less for the asking price. The single player mode is kind of pitiful and there are only 11 characters (as of tomorrow), which is low for a fighting game. And while it still has free post launch support, it's at seemingly a much slower rate. Right now it's a very small package for $60.

There's no competition between these two IMO, Splatoon 2 is the better buy. In fact, I'd go as far to say that right now ARMS really doesn't justify its price point.

 

[Nesther]

Loved Splatoon, Arms didn't click after the testpunch, so I'd say go with Splatoon 2.

 

[Cleve]

Just another splatoon vote to the mix. I'm okay with arms, it's really lacking in content, and doesn't pull me in the way splatoon did at launch.

 

[Neoxon]

Get Splatoon 2.
It'll have better single player content, a larger community, and will be supported longer.

No question.

That depends on if you mean DLC support or general event support. If you mean DLC, I'd imagine that both ARMS & Splatoon 2 will receive a similar amount of support.

To answer the OP's question, it depends on what you want. If you prefer fighting games to shooters, get ARMS. If not, go for Splatoon 2. But you should definitely get the other one at some point in the future regardless of what you choose now, as both are solid games.

 

[oti]

Splatoon 2 no question. The game will have way more content at launch and its online lobbies should always be full. Get ARMS in a year when it's cheaper and meatier.

 

[RRockman]

All of you Splatoon heathens disgust me. All glory to the ARMS masterrace!

Spoiler

I kid, Splatoon 2 is way easier to get into and it has a robust campaign. Some people seem need robust campaigns in EVERYTHING in order to enjoy it but that is a different disscusion. Get ARMS if the fighting really clicked with you and you want to work your way to the top now competitively, but if you want to play the game casually Splatoon 2 makes it far easier and is able to get even more competitive if you want it to.

 

[AquaWateria]

Also I do not understand some peoples sentiment about ARMS updates being slow lol.

Truth be told I'm quite surprised how quick so far it is.

 

[Kebiinu]

ARMS is great, but if you're stuck between the two, get Splatoon 2 now; and ARMS later when it's had more updates. That being said, you do need to get both in your library.

 

[Grisby]

ARMS is super light on content. It's fun, but Splatoon 2 is probably your best bet.

 

[Neoxon]

Splatoon 2 no question. The game will have way more content at launch and its online lobbies should always be full. Get ARMS in a year when it's cheaper and meatier.

Unless ARMS ends up bombing at retail (which doesn't seem to be the case in Japan compared to other fighting games), it's about as likely to go down in price as other major Nintendo games.

 

[mdd45]

I have already pre-ordered Splatton 2, so Mario kart 8 deluxe or Arms?

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I have already pre-ordered Splatton 2, so Mario kart 8 deluxe or Arms?

I think you know the answer. lol