Yeah, well to each their own but I think it's just safer to say start from level one. Not all people like to be challenged right away, not in game looking like this, they won't expect it
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IlGialloMondadori
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It's truly a great game. I don't even care that single player is light - love the pure arcade experience.
My only complaints are around explanation. Nothing is explained, which is frustrating.
TheGoreMagala
Member
Min Min with a ram ram on her left arm is the most infurtiating thing I've seen as Helix
Refreshment.01
Member
The best way is just to play the game to build a strong base. The slow pace at which arms are unlocked reinforces the idea of experimenting sufficiently with what you unlock. Don't understand why people are so ancious, the extra damage doesn't seem high enough to make a difference.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Yeh I saw that but I don't think I'll even bother lol
These pains in my hands...damn I need to rest.
I hope that's not because of me lol.
I hope that's not because of me lol.
cireza
Member
I think I am getting better at the game.
However, I do feel a bit powerless against guys that use two hammers.
Hammer seems to be a heavy weapon, so you can't really stop it. It curves pretty well (so you can't simply avoid to the right or left), and when it gets close to you, its strike is rather large so you can't jump over it, or avoid it easily.
I faced someone that would simple strike continuously with each arm, one after another with a correct rhythm, making it pretty much impossible to handle.
Any advice ?
However, I do feel a bit powerless against guys that use two hammers.
Hammer seems to be a heavy weapon, so you can't really stop it. It curves pretty well (so you can't simply avoid to the right or left), and when it gets close to you, its strike is rather large so you can't jump over it, or avoid it easily.
I faced someone that would simple strike continuously with each arm, one after another with a correct rhythm, making it pretty much impossible to handle.
Any advice ?
You dont like the shitty "git gud" training ARMS provides???
Don't jump. It's better to dash sideways. It has a bit of a lag so you can escape it.
Lord Frieza
Member
Cleared Grand Prix 1-3, feel like I'm getting the hang of the movement of the game a lot more, but it still feels weird to me. It's not like anything I've ever really played before.
Jump to the side then mid air dodge further to that side and throw a quick counter with your outside arm while curving it inwards.
Jaded Alyx
Member
You actually can, just not both at exactly the same time.
I've been playing motion only up until this morning, and I'm not sure if I'll go back now that I've gotten the hang of the normal controls. More testing is needed.
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Party mode sucks because you have to play modes that aren't 1v1. Ranked is annoying because people are too good. I will forever be stuck in rank 7.
Skellig Gra
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cireza
Member
Will try this, thanks.
Nope. The arms just approach her slowly so she does not get hit.
I believe it charges her arms and slows down incoming punches. It kind of acts as a second air dodge and can be held for a really long time, almost as if she's hovering.
It's really useful because incoming punches that are head on basically get stopped cold for a brief second allowing a counter punch to break attempted grabs, for example. If the incoming punches go around her they get slowed but don't stop in the same way I just detailed.
I main her right now and I find this ability to be a bit OP, to be honest.
TheGoreMagala
Member
Lol not just you but rank 10 and 11, not much I can do
Might be mental fatigue but I'm performing a bit worse for my standards
Her umbrellas also destroy people who try to use Ninjara or Min Min with those super curvy Frisbee/boomerang arms.
Chittagong
Gold Member
One more pic of the ARMS controllers connected to Switch
My first time playing with traditional controls, holy shit it's so much better. Movement is reliable, punching is precise, sprint and jump are more accessible, grabbing is easier... no wonder I kept losing
My first time playing with traditional controls, holy shit it's so much better. Movement is reliable, punching is precise, sprint and jump are more accessible, grabbing is easier... no wonder I kept losing
Yeah after switching to button controls I'm convinced this is the way to play. Sucks not to be able to do wide grabs but I can do without.One more pic of the ARMS controllers connected to Switch
My first time playing with traditional controls, holy shit it's so much better. Movement is reliable, punching is precise, sprint and jump are more accessible, grabbing is easier... no wonder I kept losing
I tried motion once. Never again.
I think Splatoon is the only game ever where I preferred motion.
I' using motion controls only too. Still got much to learn but I'm loving it
TheGoreMagala
Member
In the uppers levels of play against rank 10 and 11, I can't play Helix like I normally can, somehow they're able to punish Helix after I punch first when before that was never likely since I would dodge and counter their counter. In general I've noticed that while Helix is evasive as all hell, he can still definitely be punished, it just seems it's much harder to do so. I need more feedback from those who've played against (my) Helix. Someone stated my recent poor performance might be mental fatigue but I fear there might be a flaw in either my play style or my arms and if there is I'm trying to figure out how to adjust and therefore will listen to feedback
PhazonBlazer
Member
I swear the AI in this game is the most unfun thing to play against.
Sorry your ez gdlk was short lived.
TheGoreMagala
Member
Not exactly short lived, I'm still winning, rather frequently, I suppose I'm just not used to the competition. I guess I'm just trying to come to the conclusion if my losses were just based purely on skill or because of the fault of my playstyle specifically or my arms being objectively worst against a specific person or loadout
I ask this because I do want to improve, and not just rely on one set up (like the poppers and some other combinations) when it comes to such things. The only reason I'm so adamant about the poppers is because how well they compliment Helix and the strange effect they have on him, hence why it's my go to option. But if there's something better or something to improve on then I'd like to know
Lord Frieza
Member
I've not even used motion controls, I'm terrified to even try. I can't imagine playing a game like this with motion controls
It's true. Instant dodges, instant shields. The timing is 100% on fucking point every time.
Which if I was playing level 10 sure, go nuts, but on level 4? get the fuck out of here
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takes a bit getting used to but its awesome. I've even managed to beat some of the GAF psychos.
casey_contra
Member
Ugh stuck on the final final boss on Level 4. So close to ranked.
It actually really reminds me of the first Smash Bros. I was really young when I played it so getting to master hand was impossibly tough.
It actually really reminds me of the first Smash Bros. I was really young when I played it so getting to master hand was impossibly tough.
I've come to the realization that I will probably never unlock ranked.
I despise playing against AI in fighting games. Especially this one.
I have 13 000 matches in Smash 4, 56 of them are offline vs cpu and that is only when I waited for servers to function or when I've been timed out for quitting prematurely iirc...
I despise playing against AI in fighting games. Especially this one.
I have 13 000 matches in Smash 4, 56 of them are offline vs cpu and that is only when I waited for servers to function or when I've been timed out for quitting prematurely iirc...
Save up and get some different arms, and try different things. Makes a huge difference.
Find the character you do best with, then find the arms that you do best with.
Just take a break. Every time I do, I come back a little better.
Same. Just had a ninjara try to timer scam me on Cobra park by just circling me on their board while blocking.
jimmythepage
Member
Was about to post this as well, so far the best ratio money:time seems ranked matches for me
I Wanna Be The Guy
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Yay rank 8!
The missile weapons seem pretty great now that I'm giving them some time. Extremely maneuverable, heavy, and AoE blast when a charge connects. Rushes are tricky but powerful. Lays waste to AI, too.
Double missiles on Twintelle makes the aerial mix-up game feel even more threatening. Probably not optimal but hilarious.
Double missiles on Twintelle makes the aerial mix-up game feel even more threatening. Probably not optimal but hilarious.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Speaking of which, someone was complaining earlier that you need to use motion controls to be good at that mode. This morning I did medium timer and hit every single target, clock, and ARM with normal controls.