US Gamer

7th June 2017
Arms

Author: Caty McCarthy
Publisher: Nintendo
Machine: Nintendo Switch (EU Version)

Nintendo's new fighting game is charming, but a little too sparse.

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Scores

Nintendo Switch Version
Overall60%

Summary

Arms has a lot to love, and unfortunately, a lot to forget too. While it has potential with its layers of depth, the core game simply doesn't have enough variety among its many arms and fighters to keep the experience feeling fresh for long.

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