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ARMS Global Testpunch Thread: Let's see if this has LEGS
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Haha.
This game looks so great, the colors and style are out of this world.
This was my fav I think. Has it all, dat booty, dat pained springman face.
QuixoticNeutral
Member
Well, that does it. Time to wipe the sweat off my Joy-Cons and go through a period of withdrawal.
Eleven sessions in the demo say yes.
Even speaking as someone who was hoping to put more time into MK8D and Puyo Puyo Tetris, it's clear that Arms will be my first-call online multiplayer game at least until Splatoon comes out. That's assuming it doesn't leave my arms completely sore, of course. At launch I intend to put in a lot of time in single-player first and make sure I can clear Grand Prix up to level 4 with every character before I take any of them into Ranked.
It's also the first title on the Switch to make me think I should pick up another pair of Joy-Cons later in the year, just to teach the game to guests.
I was originally in the "give me motion punching with stick movement" camp from the Switch preview events all the way to the early Testpunch sessions last week, but a few hours of practice with the motion controls against evenly matched opponents goes a very long way. Going into this game, I found the movement incredibly sluggish. Now that I'm dashing, jumping, and dodging everywhere, matching the pace of my foes, the whole experience is precise and crisp. I never find myself blaming the controls; poor tactical decisions are all on me. That's the way it should be, although I understand if motion-averse players don't have the patience to get there.
Eleven sessions in the demo say yes.
Even speaking as someone who was hoping to put more time into MK8D and Puyo Puyo Tetris, it's clear that Arms will be my first-call online multiplayer game at least until Splatoon comes out. That's assuming it doesn't leave my arms completely sore, of course. At launch I intend to put in a lot of time in single-player first and make sure I can clear Grand Prix up to level 4 with every character before I take any of them into Ranked.
It's also the first title on the Switch to make me think I should pick up another pair of Joy-Cons later in the year, just to teach the game to guests.
I was originally in the "give me motion punching with stick movement" camp from the Switch preview events all the way to the early Testpunch sessions last week, but a few hours of practice with the motion controls against evenly matched opponents goes a very long way. Going into this game, I found the movement incredibly sluggish. Now that I'm dashing, jumping, and dodging everywhere, matching the pace of my foes, the whole experience is precise and crisp. I never find myself blaming the controls; poor tactical decisions are all on me. That's the way it should be, although I understand if motion-averse players don't have the patience to get there.
Kudo
Member
That was a great way to end it all, had some good matches and fun with Spring Man again.
Will see E3 whether to buy it or not but definitely big loads of fun and most likely buying it. Played 11 hours so I guess that speaks for itself. (I'm not a fighting game fan in general)
If they keep supporting the game with free updates for more characters and arms it's going to be a very good time.
Will see E3 whether to buy it or not but definitely big loads of fun and most likely buying it. Played 11 hours so I guess that speaks for itself. (I'm not a fighting game fan in general)
If they keep supporting the game with free updates for more characters and arms it's going to be a very good time.
titiklabingapat
Member
Preordered it already. I was on the fence by the testpunch sold me.
lol, hands on her hips while she whoops some ass
I love twintelle, she's an elegant badass
I think i already have you on my list but i will take a second look anyway anyone is free to add me here is mine:
Switch friend code: SW-3394-8146-2614 (username = 13ruce)
Edit: will add a bunch of the codes posted here too.
Lee Chaolan
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I Wanna Be The Guy
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This game is the most Divekick fighting game since Divekick.
Yup, Twintelle's great. She was already my favorite character, so it would've been really awkward if I sucked when playing as her lmao
Only got to play the 13:00 round today and yesterday but I had fun and I did better in today rounds, though I did get a few people disconnecting when I was close to victory.
But yeah, I can't wait to play this game come release date.
That was the first thing I notices when she first got announced which why she kept reminding me of the Pokémon Machamp.
But yeah, I can't wait to play this game come release date.
That was the first thing I notices when she first got announced which why she kept reminding me of the Pokémon Machamp.
Screw Twintelle, #TeamRibbonGirl
TheGoreMagala
Member
So would the seekie just be an objectively better Thunderbird because of the homing?
Meanwhile how would you guys rank the electric gloves between the sparky, megawatt, revolver, guardians, Thunderbird and seekie?
Since I think I'll just solely use electricity for the most part,
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Meanwhile how would you guys rank the electric gloves between the sparky, megawatt, revolver, guardians, Thunderbird and seekie?
Since I think I'll just solely use electricity for the most part,
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It's nice, it's impressive how you can see the textures of Ribbon Girls ribbon lol
this is my favorite one, it's from one of the first testpunches though:
(too bad the hud is in the way)
SomewhatGroovy
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It's not for me. Can't say I even came close to having fun. My 8 year old won't shut up about it so I will be buying it for her. I do think it is fantastic that Nintendo took a chance with a new IP and it will seemingly do well; that's where I will leave my sentiment.
Finally tested it yesterday. Was actually blown away because I was expecting very little and came away wanting to play more. This is also after the Splatoon one which I came away even less then impressed after playing it.
Arms gameplay is solid, online was silky smooth and the game modes switched up nicely. Each fighter has depth and the combos look like they could be very awesome.
I preferred normal controller versus punching with motion, but only had an hour so just picked the easiest method of choice.
It's different enough from a SF/Tekken and is also casual enough anyone could play. Going to see how it's reviewed and get a deeper dive on everything in the game first (backlogs never end) but I could honestly see myself playing this .
Arms gameplay is solid, online was silky smooth and the game modes switched up nicely. Each fighter has depth and the combos look like they could be very awesome.
I preferred normal controller versus punching with motion, but only had an hour so just picked the easiest method of choice.
It's different enough from a SF/Tekken and is also casual enough anyone could play. Going to see how it's reviewed and get a deeper dive on everything in the game first (backlogs never end) but I could honestly see myself playing this .
Yeah, I got quite a few lol. Eager to see how the community develops.
Black and red Ribbon Girl is cool tho
I don't think I ever used the Seekie. All I know is that I'm not really a fan of stuff like Sparky. I prefer stuff like Thunderbird due to how it curves.
I Wanna Be The Guy
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In one 2v2 I had all 3 players were using Min Min and in the clusterfuck I couldn't tell who my teammate was. It perfectly encapsulated why I hate multiman matches.
Your taste is impeccable.
I sent out a couple friend requests. My Switch name is haotshy.
Here's my FC if anybody else wants to add me:
0804-4169-6991
I had a match against Hedlok with a Ninjara that did nothing but go for grabs. A few matches later I was teamed up with him Vs Hedlok again and he kept doing the same thing. I "accidentally" punched him in the back with charged Sparkies a few times.
...I can be very petty.
Here's my FC if anybody else wants to add me:
0804-4169-6991
I had a match against Hedlok with a Ninjara that did nothing but go for grabs. A few matches later I was teamed up with him Vs Hedlok again and he kept doing the same thing. I "accidentally" punched him in the back with charged Sparkies a few times.
...I can be very petty.
Speaking of Hedlok, I fought my first lvl 7 Hedlok today! We mopped the floor with his ass. It was me as Mechanica, Ninjara, and some other dude. Other dude got knocked out when Hedlok was about at half health, then Ninjara and I started going back and forth on Hedlok. Dude didn't stand a chance.
JPBrowncoat
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twothunder
Member
once again. Ribbon girl gives me the most trouble and losses. Can jump and dodge things so easily and so hard to hit
Mechanica helix and ninjara players were easily dealt with.
Lost one Min Min mirror match but won the other 2 or 3
Had a fun close match with a mummy player
quite a few perfects all the matches too
Still. lost two hedlok matches and won one other with the final punch
2 vs 2 is still my least favorite. being stuck together with a fairly poor player is quite a pain
ended it at 99 points ugh... so close...
sad to see it end
Mechanica helix and ninjara players were easily dealt with.
Lost one Min Min mirror match but won the other 2 or 3
Had a fun close match with a mummy player
quite a few perfects all the matches too
Still. lost two hedlok matches and won one other with the final punch
2 vs 2 is still my least favorite. being stuck together with a fairly poor player is quite a pain
ended it at 99 points ugh... so close...
sad to see it end
the game is so damn impressive graphics wiseIt's nice, it's impressive how you can see the textures of Ribbon Girls ribbon lol
this is my favorite one, it's from one of the first testpunches though:
(too bad the hud is in the way)
Lol, that's about to be in the OP in big red letters: "STOP GRAB SPAMMING HEDLOK"
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Movement with analog stick and punches with motion would feel much better, for sure. Not like it wouldn't work holding the Joycon like that, I don't even get the point of this "thumbs up" grip.
TheGoreMagala
Member
Black and red Ribbon Girl is cool tho
I don't think I ever used the Seekie. All I know is that I'm not really a fan of stuff like Sparky. I prefer stuff like Thunderbird due to how it curves.
The Seekie is Mechanica's Homie with electricity instead of explosions
She's a real cutie, isn't she?
Also she's pretty nice in combination with Min Min:
take a look at this, she is the best waifu
Then you haven't met a good Ninjara player yet. This Zan I've played was a beast, lost the first 1v1 in a timeout and then won the second 1v1 against him in a timeout too... Kept evading everything I threw at him and was quite clever with the grabs, hadn't I changed my tactic mid game I would have lost the rematch too...
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Ribbon Girl best movement
Min Min best arms
Twintelle best character design
Min Min best arms
Twintelle best character design
jts
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She is but I had a "can't unsee" moment with this pose lolShe's a real cutie, isn't she?
Her
I love master mummy
Definitely my main
Looking forward to being only one of a few players using him and dominating
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