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ARMS |OT| (-)-------------
- Thread starter Dandy Crocodile
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When playing online it'll go down really fast
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Somebody mentioned that no other fighting game has clicked like ARMS since Smash Bros. Melee... And I have to agree. The playability is top notch, and I want to get better. This just might be my jam until they announce a new Smash!
You can play with a single joycon even if that's not the best way to play
You can access minigames freely. Just put some target practice running for my kid.
Notor!ousG
Member
I'm really on the fence of buying ARMS. It seems such fun to play, but on the other hand I'm afraid it'll get stale pretty fast.
UberTag
Member
No harm in waiting a couple weeks for a GAF read on whether the novelty has worn out and whether staleness has set in.
Let the community reach a consensus and weigh your purchase decision on that.
Everyone's still in "try out the shiny new toy" mode right now.
Sell it once you're bored *shrugs*
fabricated backlash
Member
I like the game so far, but the mini games can fuck right off into the sun. At least throw them out of grand prix. I hate that shit.
donkey show
Member
Hoping they add a save replay function like MK8.
SplitYourInfinities
Member
This OT is great!
Vampirolol
Member
Today it's been a bad day online. Many people constantly spamming jump+punch, then grab and I have to say that sometimes it worked well against me. I found a Ribbon Girl using those pop punches, I couldn't even touch her.
Once I again, just like in Smash Bros and Steeet Fighter, I find myself using the main character pretty well (Mario, Ryu, Spring Man) but I would love to use another character. I'm training a lot with Byte & Barq right now.
Another thing: Twintelle's witch time is confusing to me, I don't understand when I should use it. Hoping for some youtube video to help me train hard.
Once I again, just like in Smash Bros and Steeet Fighter, I find myself using the main character pretty well (Mario, Ryu, Spring Man) but I would love to use another character. I'm training a lot with Byte & Barq right now.
Another thing: Twintelle's witch time is confusing to me, I don't understand when I should use it. Hoping for some youtube video to help me train hard.
I love crushing those throw-spammers with Ribbon Girl. Just jump, wait for their grab headed towards your expected landing site and then BAM! Air-jump and charged Slapamander in their face
Yeah, Switch's first year is so damn good. I already pre-ordered all of them, wallet am cry
Yeah, Switch's first year is so damn good. I already pre-ordered all of them, wallet am cry
:Motorbass
Member
Cleared a rank 3 GP as my first play on the full version. I used Byte & Bark and in the end resorted to dual electro seekers to stun and then grab. Seemed really cheap against the CPU on this difficulty but it was fun.
esmith08734
Member
Will grab my preorder today. Got some things to do but I am excited to play.
BumblebeeCody
Member
Well that's handy. How is using a controller?
donkey show
Member
Hmm - I'm having trouble with this anti-grab tutorial. Need tips.
I'm still getting used to the controls. I feel like I should stay at long range to make reacting to the grab easier, but then I can't hit back with a punch after deflecting his arm.
Is the only way to avoid a grab with advantage timing a punch? Grabbing back (basically ending the exchange in a standstill) seems to leave neither with advantage which seems ridiculous.
You can't jump over or dash away from a grab right?
I've played a bit of Street Fighter (like maybe 25 hours in total) before but there I just teched throws. And in Smash Bros I can work around grabs with spacing and quick attacks. In this game I just get overwhelmed.
Keep in mind I've played maybe 20 minutes in total
I'm still getting used to the controls. I feel like I should stay at long range to make reacting to the grab easier, but then I can't hit back with a punch after deflecting his arm.
Is the only way to avoid a grab with advantage timing a punch? Grabbing back (basically ending the exchange in a standstill) seems to leave neither with advantage which seems ridiculous.
You can't jump over or dash away from a grab right?
I've played a bit of Street Fighter (like maybe 25 hours in total) before but there I just teched throws. And in Smash Bros I can work around grabs with spacing and quick attacks. In this game I just get overwhelmed.
Keep in mind I've played maybe 20 minutes in total
You can dodge grabs with movement. Its just hard. Keeping distance helps since it gives you more time to react to the attempt.
boclfon479
Member
Probably because Twintelle was revealed
damn this game is great
can you only earn money in party mode and grand prix? does ranked not give you coins?
it's such a stacked year. mk8d, arms, splatoon2 for online mp. zelda, odyssey, xcom for sp. what a damn year 1.
can you only earn money in party mode and grand prix? does ranked not give you coins?
it's such a stacked year. mk8d, arms, splatoon2 for online mp. zelda, odyssey, xcom for sp. what a damn year 1.
I'm rank 5 in ranked now. I lose more than I win, mostly because I leave games vs obviously lesser skilled opponents but keep fighting the better ones. Hell, I even played vs a gafer that I lost 8 times in a row against and we had a nice chat afterwards. He also helped me discover that I might be a good fit for Twintelle so I am labbing her a bit atm. Just need to farm coins so I can get more arms to try stuff out.
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
So what's the consensus? Motion controls or pro? I was bummed that they never showed the players during the E3 event using the joycons. And I only played it with controller during the one test punch I played.
tenderbrew
Member
Going camping so can't play until Sunday! Everybody don't get too good!
Thanks, just beat it.
The game doesn't track which training games you've cleared right? Seems weird.
Anyway, what's the best way ou people have found to deal with rapid punches during rush? Best to hold block or try to move around them?
Bring your switch. I love laying in my hammock when I'm camping, playing my 3ds or Switch!
Based on my experience, motion controls are much more fun and it's how the game is intended to be played, but pro/traditional controls are much more precise and you'll play better in general
Motion controls > Party Match
Pro > Ranked
I'm in the same boat. My rationale in buying is that Nintendo games tend to hold their value fairly well so I can just trade it in towards Splatoon 2 and get most of my money back.
[EDIT] I went to place an order for store pickup at Best Buy and it says "Available Today!" then only allows pick up options for tomorrow. Is this just because the stores aren't open yet? Seems weird.