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Arms: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Arms (2017): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Arms (2017) is a fighting video game developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, available on Switch 2, Switch. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 74/100 on IGDB.

What is Arms about?

Arms, a mix of boxing and shooting where you use extendable arms to battle your friends both locally and online! Take a Joy-Con in each hand and punch forward, twisting your fists to bend your attacks.

"Choose a fighting champion from around the world, equip your own combination of extendable arms, and then use a mix of button presses and quick hand motions to really take the fight to your opponent. Throw punches and guide them midflight to hit agile fighters, avoid incoming attacks with dashes, or trampoline high into the air to rain down fists from above. Power-up your punches to deal extra damage or curve your fists around obstacles to hit skittish opponents. Fill up your special gauge to dish out devastating combinations and finish them off. Unleash your inner fighter in this unbelievable sporting event! "

Key details

Arms was released in 2017 and supports single player, multiplayer, split screen. Platforms: Switch 2, Switch. Developer: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9.

Should you play Arms?

A solid 74/100 aggregate score makes Arms a safe pick for fans of fighting.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Arms?

Arms is a fighting game by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9, released in 2017.

What platforms is Arms on?

Arms is available on Switch 2, Switch.

Is Arms good?

Arms has an aggregate score of 74/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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