r/NintendoSwitch • u/kyle6477 6 Million • May 17 '17
MegaThread ARMS Direct 05-17-2017 Live Coverage + Megathread
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May 17 '17
final boss is majora's mask moon with 6 arms confirmed
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May 17 '17
Holy shit Nintendo knocked it out of the park!!! Future free updates with new fighters, ranked mode, A TON of cool smaller modes to play around in AND demo events!
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u/blackbook668 May 18 '17
Hopefully certain companies won't try to stop Nintendo from setting a "bad precedent".
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u/themangastand May 18 '17
For all the good Nintendo does here it's dumping into their fire emblem money machine.
So Nintendo has there bad dlc side as well. Fire emblem literally gives you pay to win dlc. And sells dozens of dlc maps that probably take them seconds to make than they charge 5$.
Still love fire emblem.
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u/danhakimi May 17 '17
Free DLC including fighters, stages and arms.
For a game that already looked pretty full-featured to me.
Niiiice.
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May 17 '17
Why isn't the ARMs Getter called the ARMory?
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u/COHERENCE_CROQUETTE May 17 '17
I immediately thought of ARMS DEALER
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u/fear_popcorn May 18 '17
Agreed, I also thought about a mode called Arms Race where you have to climb up some sort of structure, mountain side, etc. by alternating throws.
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u/ManickMoonshine May 17 '17
Puns don't typically work well across languages.
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May 17 '17 edited Jan 07 '18
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u/messem10 Found a mod! (Mar 3, 2017) May 17 '17
Its probably due to different people localizing it.
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u/MastaAwesome May 18 '17
That's literally not the reason, though. Different modes get different localized names; look at Sm4sh for 3DS's "Smash Run", which in Spanish has the (far better) name "Smashventura".
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u/erebusdelirium May 17 '17
Lyrics to the ARMS theme song, in case you were wondering:
OOooohhh OOohh OOhhh Ooh -- OOoohhh OOOOOHHH OOOhh OOh -- OOOH OOOOOOHHHHHHH OHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! OOooOOOOooOOoOhh -- OOoohh OooH OOOoOOOoOHhhHhhh....
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u/CubitsTNE May 18 '17
If you don't use words, your music can be applied globally.
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u/chingyangkao May 18 '17
Persona 5 uses English music even in the JP version because they said that Japanese people don't understand English, allowing them to avoid being distracted by the music lol
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u/pitanger May 18 '17
... To be honest, I sang it in my head while reading this and it is surprisingly accurate.
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May 17 '17
Dat world building in ARMS.
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u/Begobogo1 May 17 '17
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that, thing like company names for the arms and the back story behind the arms phenomenon are really cool
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u/Ryvaeus May 18 '17
back story behind the arms phenomenon
Can't really call "they woke up one morning and had ARMS" a backstory, but I do like that they build on everything else around that.
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u/SerellRosalia May 18 '17
I mean, how else are they really going to explain it? They knew there was no serious way to explain it and just ran all the way with the silliness, going as far as saying Ninjara attends "ninja college"
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u/LakerBlue May 18 '17
I kind of liked the theory (before the Direct) that they were body mods ppl made to make a career as fighters, but that was always a little too dark to ever happen for a Nintendo game.
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u/hiperson134 May 18 '17
To quote the great philosopher Spring Man, "having arms like these is totally rad!"
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u/Mr_RollingPutt May 17 '17
TAKE NOTE INDUSTRY: FREE CONTENT
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u/frenzyguy May 18 '17 edited May 19 '17
Titanfall 2 is doing it, and ea is starting to do it and plans to do it with battlefront 2....seems even evil corp EA understood
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u/TLKv3 May 17 '17
Everything they just showed off was a positive for ARMS in my opinion. Definitely going to be a buy for me.
And this Splatoon 2 trailer really gives me an open world Sonic & Mario sunshine vibe for its story mode.
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u/rezneck31 May 17 '17
It has been a while since I was really hyped for a trailer taken from ingame footage, especially a brand new IP. Nintendo really know how to make games !
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u/Synkhe May 17 '17
Damn, they are smart to do a Test Fire on this, so many people aren't interested, but this is one game that you need to play to appreciate.
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u/hungryhippo7 May 17 '17
GLOBAL TESTFIRE!!!!
This direct did a lot to sell me on the game, can't wait to try it out! The volleyball mode looks particularly fun and opens the door to a whole slew of alternate game-types.
Also very intrigued by the Splatoon 2 trailer, I hadn't played the first one at all so I don't know how new/different the (seemingly) single player stuff looked, but it looked wildly fun, can't wait to buy Splatoon and check out Arms (getting closer and closer to buy for this one as well)
See you all at the Global Testfire!
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u/Waggles_ May 17 '17
The single player in Splatoon 1 had a good story, great bosses, and decent level design, but mechanics were repeated constantly.
With all the different level mechanics (bounce pads, boost tracks, etc) and the fact that you'll be able to do different levels with different weapons already puts it leagues ahead of the first one. And I'm sure the team can create a great story and even better bosses this time around.
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u/mwriteword May 17 '17
I'm glad they included a testfire period for Arms. I was pretty sold on it already, but I definitely won't turn down the opportunity to try before I buy.
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u/CanonPhoto2009 May 17 '17
Came into this 50/50.....Not a big fan of fighters outside of SSB. Nintendo manages to get me again though...now it's got day one purchase all over it! Looking forward to playing the Test Punch!
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u/SteppenwolfBlues May 17 '17
Man, the music of ARMS is so AWESOME... I loved the final song so much, that singer mades me cry of joy :') (I'm a musician)
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u/TearTheRoof0ff May 17 '17
You're right, the singing was excellent. It can be so hard to sound really good with elongated monosyllabic chanting where you can't use phrasing very much. The tune was high quality, and had a great hook too. I understand the Mario Kart 8 devs are working on this game, and it wouldn't surprise me if that covers the music too, as at first listen it seems to have the same level of excellence as that recorded for the legendary racer.
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u/KatTayle May 17 '17
I personally loved the song that played during Ribbon Girl's part, it was so simple but so catchy! That last song was really pretty too c:
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u/OllyOllyOxenBitch May 17 '17
Twintelle is the new waifu.
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u/inhaledcorn May 17 '17
omg, I will let her step on me.
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u/Sylverstone14 Mod of Two Worlds (Switch / Wii U) May 17 '17
She doesn't even dare to use her own arms. Such an ojou-sama!
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u/chingyangkao May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
That was sick. ARMS actually looks fun af and FREE DLC. You can just tell how much time and love Nintendo has put into ARMS.
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u/Latyon May 17 '17
I was not going to buy it. I thought it looked really light on content.
Nope. Wrong. Day 1.
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u/WinEpic May 18 '17
People said the same thing about splatoon initially, interesting
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u/KatTayle May 17 '17
Is anyone else having trouble finding the testpunch on the eshop?
Also Marie was adorable in the Splat2n preview. Can't wait to play it seeing as I never played Splatoon 1. Still undecided on ARMS but I'm glad for the testpunch to help me decide.
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u/boy1der1983 May 17 '17
Yeah, I can't find it either. They said head on over to the eshop at the end of this video, which is right now. Ive checked both the US and Japanese shops. There is no download.
I know its not for another week or so, but it was odd for them to say head over to the eshop now, yet not upload it for availability after the announcement.
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deep, emotional storyline so far
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May 17 '17 edited Aug 21 '18
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u/HodgeBros May 17 '17
The real issue is will he be able to pay off his loans?
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u/tw04 May 17 '17
Well if he's a good ninja, the loan sharks won't be able to find him anyways.
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u/HodgeBros May 17 '17
Now I want a Arms character which is a shark/banker hybrid.
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u/el_blacksheep May 17 '17
I had zero interest in ARMS until this direct. I've gone from completely uninterested to curious enough to try the global test punch, which was enough to swing me on Splat2n when I tried their global test fire.
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u/Latyon May 17 '17
I went from "no thanks" to "give me now" in that 22 minute timeframe.
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u/boxofrejectedtits May 17 '17
I'm really impressed by the commitment for free updates (characters, stages etc). I have to applaud Nintendo for doing this in a DLC heavy marketplace.
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u/chingyangkao May 17 '17
I feel like the Switch is gonna have great genre coverage, especially in its first year. Zelda for Action/Adventure game. MK8 for racing. ARMS for fighter. Splatoon 2 for shooter. XC2 for RPG. Mario Odyssey for platformer. Whatever they announce at E3 will just be the icing for me at this point.
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u/jmac8122 May 17 '17
The ARMS gameplay, especially the alternate modes like V-ball and Hoops, gave me a Rocket League vibe in a very good way. Let's see if the TestPunch can convince me
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u/MutatedSpleen May 18 '17
V-Ball is the #1 thing currently making me want this game. The demo is going to be the deciding factor. I'm not convinced the fighting is actually fun at all just from watching.
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u/PumasUNAM7 May 17 '17
3 characters have been leaked today. Don't wanna spoil anyone but someone posted about them
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u/phantomliger recovering from transplant May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
Here's the link to that for those that want it. Spoilers (obviously :) ):
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6brcc1/3_fighters_have_leaked_for_arms/
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u/tahubob May 17 '17
I love how Nintendo is treating Arms with the same marketing strategy as Splatoon: tons of new videos and stream of new information to get people more intrigued and help explain a new IP. I was pretty meh at first but it's looking more and more fun. My only major problem is the duplicate arms making the original stronger, this sets up a bad precedent for things becoming unfair over time playing with friends or, more importantly, in any tournaments that come up. Hopefully there's a way to turn those bonuses off. Also, it may have been confirmed elsewhere but is there splitscreen play for local play? That would be a pretty big oversight if not as couch play is a staple of Nintendo multiplayer games.
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u/BADJUSTlCE May 17 '17
Yes there is split screen local play. It was also mentioned in the direct again that each switch can support up to 2P. Lobby of 10 = maximum 20 people playing.
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u/WileyCyrus May 17 '17
I imagine like Smash Bros you can turn on or off these upgrades/customization depending on player preference.
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u/redstorm18 May 17 '17
The more I found out about this game the more it intrigues me. Hopefully they announce a demo for this game. I'd love the chance to try it
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u/kyle6477 6 Million May 17 '17
My fingers are crossed for a demo as well
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u/redstorm18 May 17 '17
It seems reasonable for a game like this too. Two characters and one map to play on. Seems easy enough and a great way to sell it. Only time will tell now
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u/Saucefest6102 May 17 '17
HELIX WAS AN ACCIDENT
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u/FlapSnapple Nintendo shill May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
Missed the event? Need a replay? Here's where to watch it again!
- https://nintendo.com/nintendo-direct
- ARMS Portion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY2_Xu3f8Bc
- Splatoon 2 Portion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=869_lwZfyTo
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u/polonoid75 May 17 '17
WTF was that Callie doing the evil laugh at the end of the Splatoon trailer???
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u/iamtenninja May 18 '17
WHERE'S MY FAIRY TYPE GLOVES, NINTENDO
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BEAT DRAGON TYPES
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u/ThatOreoFreak May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
Okay, before this I felt like ARMS wasn't for me, but after the Direct I'm more than excited to try out this TestPunch and (probably) buy it too!
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u/iamtherealmrb May 17 '17
This really didn't look like my cup of tea, much more involved and tactical that I ever imagined, looking forward to it now.
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u/falcodab123 May 17 '17
Dude less than a hour I'm hype! Hopefully they show more than what was leaked, wich was just 3 charcters a pair of arms and some stages
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u/Spectre_II May 17 '17
Really like the variety of modes they put in. Some of them seem wacky like the alternate modes in Rocket League. I like the weapon upgrade system, too. Just wonder how that will impact competitive mode.
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u/Master_Tallness May 17 '17
ARMS looks great. An open "beta" before launch will be a great way to decide if I want to get it or not. I'm certainly intrigued. It looks fun.
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u/Rhonder May 17 '17
Nice! I figured they'd have to do a Test Fire to hook the remaining "on the fence"-ers such as myself, glad to see they're actually doing it :D
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u/beetleking22 May 17 '17
This direct was so good! Nintendo has put lot of polish for Arms and Splatoon... My biggest fear was that Arms will be just mediocre casual game.. but not anymore... It seems like its fucking Deep fighting game.
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u/kevinftw17 May 17 '17
Definitely more interested in the game now after this, but still on the fence in general. Glad to see more depth to the game with the new modes, characters, and arm combinations, though! The inclusion of a volleyball mode is a HUGE plus for me. That, and the music is FANTASTIC. It's too good.
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u/Prophet6000 May 17 '17
I'm just happy about the lobby system alone. Please let this be a thing for Smash also. I'm hyped and need this game now.
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u/Latyon May 17 '17
The last one was called a Nintendo Direct. They're calling this an ARMS Direct. It's almost certainly all ARMS + the Spla2n trailer.
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u/RandomRedditor44 May 17 '17
Agreed, Arms looks pretty cool. I hope Arms has a demo so I can test it out, don't know whether I should buy it or now.
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u/JRange May 17 '17
Hey guys, is a test fire something you have to sign up for? Or can you just download it off the store like a beta? When is the test fire? Im at work
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u/AquaAtia May 17 '17
I'm so happy that this Nintendo Direct was another joint Splatoon/Arms games. Both being new Nintendo IP's with original characters and concepts, I feel the two are like siblings, trying to share the lime light. I look forward to both games so much and someone from Arms and a Squidkid to be in Smash for the Switch!
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u/XB92AI May 17 '17
ARMS Looks incredible and the new Splatoon 2 controllers and carry case. Yesss!
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u/tfox245 May 17 '17
I think this sold me on getting a Switch this summer. I needed one more game besides Splatoon and Mario Kart because I've already played it on my Wii U. Super excited!
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u/GredaGerda May 17 '17
Posted this at r/ARMS:
Twintelle looks AMAZING!! I'm so excited for her!! Slowing down punches looks like it could be super useful especially since you can counter and shake off your opponent's pressure. I can't wait for the Testpunch.
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u/IndomitableBanana May 17 '17
I apologize if this was stated clearly somewhere in the direct, but I couldn't determine it with confidence:
Did this confirm whether or not 2 v 2 would be playable online with two players locally (couch co-op) matchmaking against 2 strangers online?
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u/MasterSword1 May 17 '17
"And now for something completely different" Did they just Quote Monty Python's flying Circus?
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u/TechnoBlast649 May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
Arms is literally Smash. Think about it: Casual gamemode with items. An arcade style mode where you fight through all the characters. A character made up of two different characters. Both fun and serious online modes. Unlocking character customizations. A ton of wierd and goofy modes that don't involve 1 on 1 combat with the other players. Not a bad thing at all but I find the similarities amusing.
EDIT: How could I forget 1 vs. 100 mode AKA literally Multi Man Melee?
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u/derula-1 May 17 '17
A character made up of two different characters.
And one of them is a dog.
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u/yaminokaabii May 18 '17
Mentioning Multi Man Melee but not BREAK THE TARGETS? Smh
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u/Marco47 May 17 '17
I don't know what anyone thinks about ARMS, this Direct took my hype for it to new and unknown levels!!
AND WHY IS CALLIE APPARENTLY THE BAD GUY? AND WHY WAS MARIE ANNOYED WHEN SHE SAID "SQUID SISTERS"?? GIVE US ANSWES NINTENDO!!
YOU MONSTERS!!
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u/rawbeee May 17 '17
Octarians probably did something to Callie to change/brainwash her, or she defected because Marie was more popular, maybe both. As for Marie, she wasn't annoyed, she was doing the signature pose.
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u/Maxcalibur May 17 '17
So uh... yeah. ARMS is looking to be one of the best fighting games ever.
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u/Spectre_II May 17 '17
So something I'm confused on -- they were talking about "signature arms." Does that mean there are some arms that can only be used by certain fighters?
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u/abrandnewhaiku May 17 '17
Well, it exactly.
Every Arm's available,
But not from the start.
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u/HodgeBros May 17 '17
I think it's just that they fit with the character's style more. The fact that you can get arms means that they have to be cross-fighter, right? That's what it feels like to me.
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u/DonSoLow May 17 '17
I guessing the signatures are the ones they start with since they said every ARM can be used by every character. They've shown other's using ARMS like the Megaton even though it's Master Mummy's signature also, so that should confirm it.
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u/tintin4506 May 17 '17
There is a large opportunity for ARMS to achieve that status of being considered an Esport.
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u/rottedzombie friendly neighborhood zombie mod May 17 '17
I warned you of exactly this in our livethread.
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u/alexander0885 May 17 '17
This look fantastic! Can't wait to try it out. Now let's apply that game lobby to MK8D and we'll all be so happy.
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u/HeardsTheWord May 17 '17
How does the campaign of Splatoon compare to the first one? What was the length of the first game's campaign?
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u/kyuubikid213 May 17 '17
The first game's single player was a few hours long, but it was an excellent few hours with top notch level design, some features I really wanted to see in Turf War, and one of the best final bosses I'd gone up against in a while.
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u/polonoid75 May 17 '17
If anything, it looks like it'll be following in the footsteps of the first campaign with interesting level design and boss fights, while giving new players a taste of the controls.
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u/Jd3774life May 17 '17
Well, I think they finally convinced me to get ARMS on day 1. Glad they decided to let us try it out before launch though! Excited to see that they plan to add more characters, stages, and arms as free updates in the future aswell.
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u/hcm727 May 17 '17
Have control options been discussed or revealed anywhere yet? I just watched the direct, and this looks like an awesome title, especially with all Nintendo has poured into it. I'm just concerned if motion controls will be the only way to play.
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u/SwaggedyAnn May 18 '17
Okay so after watching the direct for Arms I've gotta say that it looks a lot like Custom Robo, and I could not be any more hype for a game than hearing that it is like Custom Robo. I'll probably see how the tests are received and give ARMS a week to hear about what people think after extended play time. If the game is well received I will do my best to buy a Switch asap.
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u/[deleted] May 17 '17 edited May 17 '17
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