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[NonSpecificGuy]

What the **** is going on in this game? Basketball and Volleyball? The hell?

 

[Tree Gelbman]

RIBBON GIRL IS A POP STAR. I...

I...love her so much more now.

 

[ChikoLad]

Rosalina & Luma confirmed for ARMS.

They were so top tier in Smash that they're now the ****ing police.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

Oh my god Twintelle.

 

[Schnee117]

Twintelle is basically Bayonetta.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

A Testpunch and Free DLC?

We Splatoon now.

 

[Chrono.]

All new characters and stages will be free DLC.

Not gonna lie, didn't expect that one.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Splatoon style free updates? Nice!

And a... Test-punch...? Awesome!!

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

yo my dudes, that was Calliie in the background I think the chick went evil

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Gotta say.

The ARMS content was pretty cool. We even got a bit of lore in that direct. What the hell was that final boss though.


Also, Callie? Are you siding with the Octolings?

 

[AreJay25]

Can't believe they decided to include Tekken Ball in ARMS.

 

[Mythra]

Did Min Min ****in dunked Spring Man?

10/10 game if true.

 

[Coricus]

The madmen. The absolute madmen. They actually did it.

I guess I don't have to listen to people complaining about ARMS not having a testfire now.

. . .Now I just have to listen to people upset Splatoon 2 doesn't get a second one.

 

[ChikoLad]

Meh.

It really doesn't have €60 worth of content, at least not at launch.

In the bargain bin it goes then. The single-player also looks like bare-minimum crap. Grinding for random gear I can get repeats of wasn't fun in Smash, and it won't be fun here.

The bonus mini-games look like a fun time with friends, as does the normal mode but it's too shallow to be a serious fighter I want to get into, and I won't have people to play with regularly so I won't be able to enjoy it like a fun party game.

Also I don't have a Switch yet so the Testpunch is a bust for me. Hope you guys go and enjoy that now, though.

Splatoon 2's single-player looks freakin' insane though. That was a hype trailer.

EDIT: Also yeah I'd have pay to play this online, screw that lol. Gonna need more online games I can get invested in if I'm gonna play this one online.

 

[Chrono.]

Gotta say.

The ARMS content was pretty cool. We even got a bit of lore in that direct. What the hell was that final boss though.


Also, Marie? Are you siding with the Octolings?

He looks pretty generic, but I also didn't get a very good look at him.

 

[Yellowlord]

\ Also, Marie? Are you siding with the Octolings?

That's actually Callie wearing shades as she's looming over at the end of the direct, silly Swampasaur.

Going to be honest here; my theory is that Callie was either kidnapped by the Octarians or willingly submitted over to them due to her anger with Marie (wouldn't be surprised if it was the latter). I did make this sort of prediction months ago, so all I can say is that I called it! And yes, it seems like Marie is taking over for Captain Cuttlefish... where he is remains relatively unknown right now.

Otherwise, I loved the direct; the robot cop was awesome and I think the character meant for me... the design, the robot companion that helps you, and just the overall appeal of this character being so amazing... this robot cop is my main in ARMS now. I am so glad I didn't spoil myself earlier... by the way, sorry Mechanica!

What I can also say is that this Direct covered ARMS completely and I do not imagine the game will show up in the E3 direct outside of a very quick reminder that it's coming out after E3. Splatoon 2 might get some coverage, but probably not a whole lot of it; that might be saved in a special direct sometime after E3. This gives me more confidence in regards to a potential Smash port for the Switch being mentioned. Maybe it'll go the same route that ARMS is planning on doing so with additional content/DLC as it did back in 2014?

 

[Swamp Sensei]

He looks pretty generic, but I also didn't get a very good look at him.

He put on like this crazy mask that gave him extra arms.

Twas wacko.

That's Callie, silly Swampasaur.

I fixed it just as you said that.

Whoops.

 

[Deleted member]

Yeah, they seem to be going the Splatoon route
Which is great in my book because that kept Splatoon relevant for a LONG tims
But with FREE FIGHTERS, I'm sure people will receive it much better.
Just wonder if the final boss is playable from the base game or will he added in the future.

Still, I find it unlikely to buy the game, this Direct convinced me that it's actually worth it but... I can't play online and even if I eventually do I'd have to pay, which I wouldn't pay for even if I had the means to.

I like how each character has different motivations though, it's not "winning the tournament" and more of "participating in it" because they're using it for advertising or school projects which I find real neat tbh

 

[Chrono.]

That Pro Controller though.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

That Pro Controller though.

couldnt you simply paint those colors on a pro controller and have the same outcome?

 

[Bestmand902]

I very well may check this out! Though I do think 10 is a biiiit low for a base game's roster, the fact that DLC fighters are free is pretty damn cool.

 

[ChikoLad]

One thing I will say though.

If Nintendo are smart, they'd make a TV show or a comic out of ARMS.

The lore is pretty solid and the character designs are pretty cool.

And Spring Man is a shonen anime protagonist ready to go.

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

I think I'm 100% sold on ARMS now. It may have the problem Splatoon had with it's lack of content at first, but if ARMS' additional content adds up like Splatoon's did, it will be very worth the price.

Overall a really solid Direct.

Splatoon 2's story mode also looks really good, I'm wondering what direction the story is going in?

Also Twintelle.

 

[Chrono.]

Y'all made Callie go rogue.

 

[Deleted member]

Oh yeah, only real complaint is the collectible arms
Like, *sigh* what's up with Nintendo and this customization and collectibles fetish in multiplayer games? It was annoying as hell in Smash already and it creates too much of a gap onpine if they're usable.
Just make one arm for each fighter avaible from the start and the other two unlockable from beating the Arcade mode, without stupid repeats and different stats

I very well may check this out! Though I do think 10 is a biiiit low for a base game's roster, the fact that DLC fighters are free is pretty damn cool.

It's the first game of the series so I don't really find it a big deal, especially when their special attributes are varied enough and the Arms are what really determines the "moveset" if you can even call how a fist moves a moveset

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

now to wait for all those obligitory "Twintalle is **** material", Twintealle is thick" comments

Its not gonna take long

 

[Yellowlord]

Y'all made Callie go rogue.

Like I said, I called this about a month or two ago...

Well, I am surprised to find out that Marie's victory in the final Splatfest is actually influencing the plot for Splatoon 2's story mode! Gotta wonder what happened... does this imply Callie ran away and became an anti-hero or something along the lines of that sometime after the final Splatfest? Did she ally herself with the Octolings and attempt to take vengeance for her defeat? Is Captain Cuttlefish involved? Quite an interesting amount of theories to bring up...

It's from April 24th.

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Meh.

It really doesn't have €60 worth of content, at least not at launch.

Looks like they're definitely taking a Splatoon 1 direction with it getting fleshed more and more with each update.

With that said I am going to have to disagree with you right here. There's a lot in the base package like a whole lot, especially for a new IP fighting game that's a console exclusive on a brand new console. I think there's plenty. There's a very Injustice 2 feel going into the loot system which is pretty cool.

In the bargain bin it goes then. The single-player also looks like bare-minimum crap. Grinding for random gear I can get repeats of wasn't fun in Smash, and it won't be fun here.

I get what you're saying here, I really do, but it's a fighting game. The base standard for fighting games are just an arcade mode for Single Player content and then a ton of extra modes online. Some games go above that, like Netherrealm who always stack in a story mode and a few extra modes like towers and Multiverse that are comparable to Hoops and Volleyball games in ARMS. Or you get substantially less like nightmare Street Fighter V. With ARMS you do get Arcade Mode but you also get those wacky game modes that will be playable in single player as well as them appearing in arcade mode. Pretty decent content for a brand new IP fighting game.

The bonus mini-games look like a fun time with friends, as does the normal mode but it's too shallow to be a serious fighter I want to get into, and I won't have people to play with regularly so I won't be able to enjoy it like a fun party game.

Fair. But I don't think you're looking into the different abilities of the different ARMS and Characters that will change the strategy of each player drastically with each game. The game looks like a balancing nightmare but if they can do it right it'll be bloody fantastic.

For a fighting game it is decently packed with Content with more coming in the future for free. I'm on a wait and see basis as I want to see how it is without the motion controls before I pass judgement on it. That's really the make or break line for me.

 

[ChikoLad]

Oh yeah, only real complaint is the collectible arms
Like, *sigh* what's up with Nintendo and this customization and collectibles fetish in multiplayer games? It was annoying as hell in Smash already and it creates too much of a gap onpine if they're usable.
Just make one arm for each fighter avaible from the start and the other two unlockable from beating the Arcade mode, without stupid repeats and different stats

It's the first game of the series so I don't really find it a big deal, especially when their special attributes are varied enough and the Arms are what really determines the "moveset" if you can even call how a fist moves a moveset

It's even worse here because there isn't some compelling single-player mode to use them in like in Smash 3DS and the basic game strategy revolves almost entirely around the customisation options (let's not kid ourselves, it's not gonna be a highly technical fighting game since you only have a couple of moves and the movement looks pretty stiff).

 

[Kurri ★]

Whoops, I meant "no man born of woman"
It's basic TV Tropes knowledge, c'mon, don't tell me you don't waste half of your day in there

No, I don't. I have better things to do, like wondering what I ate for breakfast or what color shorts I'm wearing

 

[Baskerville]

Y'all made Callie go rogue.

I'm gonna guess Callie ended up getting kidnapped and brainwashed by the octarians.
Watch when shes the Final Final Boss.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

hm so the first demo is on the 26th huh. Imma trt it out. Matbe this game will get me to lose weight lol

 

[Deleted member]

There was a problem fetching the tweet

Not gonna lie, she'll be my main.

If I ever get ARMS.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

Betweeen Ribbon Girl being a pop star, Twintelle being an A List Actress, and Min Min being actual ramen noodles.

My gay ass is so confused as to who to main in Arms.

 

[Deleted member]

It's even worse here because there isn't some compelling single-player mode to use them in like in Smash 3DS and the basic game strategy revolves almost entirely around the customisation options (let's not kid ourselves, it's not gonna be a highly technical fighting game since you only have a couple of moves and the movement looks pretty stiff).

>Implying Ninjara doesn't make wavedash look like tripping
What a casual :^)

No, I don't. I have better things to do, like wondering what I ate for breakfast or what color shorts I'm wearing

I think the answer to both of these questions is nothing

Betweeen Ribbon Girl being a pop star, Twintelle being an A List Actress, and Min Min being actual ramen noodles.

My gay *** is so confused as to who to main in Arms.

Helix, obviously, look at how hot they are

 

[Curious Villager]

Being fair, for a new IP, 10 characters is a pretty respectable amount, and with more coming along over time, it does seem like their taking the Splatoon approach with this one.

 

[Mythra]

It is great to know we saved the Best Squid Sis from turning heel by making her win the Final Splatfest.

 

[Coricus]

It really doesn't look like it has €60 worth of content, at least not at launch.

The single-player also looks a bit barebones. Grinding for random gear I can get repeats of wasn't fun in Smash, so I doubt I'd enjoy it here.

The bonus mini-games look like a fun time with friends, as does the normal mode but it doesn't look complex enough to be a serious fighter I want to get into, and I won't have people to play with regularly so I won't be able to enjoy it like a fun party game.

Also I don't have a Switch yet so I can't try the Testpunch to make sure. Hope you guys enjoy it, though!

Splatoon 2's single-player looks freakin' insane though. That was a hype trailer.

I was going to say something, but I realized what I was concerned about was a matter of wording rather than anything actually wrong with the message.

*Peach Blossom jingle plays*

Sorry you were disappointed! Since I have a Switch I think I'll at least give the Testpunch a try before making too deep of a verdict, though. It doesn't exactly seem like my sort of game genre wise, but I love the world they've built up and a free demo is a free demo.

 

[ChikoLad]

I get what you're saying here, I really do, but it's a fighting game. The base standard for fighting games are just an arcade mode for Single Player content and then a ton of extra modes online. Some games go above that, like Netherrealm who always stack in a story mode and a few extra modes like towers and Multiverse that are comparable to Hoops be and the Volleyball game in ARMS. With that Arcade Mode you also get those wacky game modes that will be playable in single player as well as them appearing in arcade mode.

I'm sorry but in 2017 that's not acceptable even for a new fighting game IP.

It wasn't OK with Pokkén, and it's not OK here either.

I can forgive the small roster because free updates and they actually all seem to have a major gimmick that completely makes them different to the rest in some way (they designed the characters more like platforming characters or something as opposed to fighting game characters in terms of their differences, I actually think that's pretty interesting), but a single-player mode like that is unacceptable for me at €60, especially with Tekken 7 not being too far off (and watch as Nintendo announces Smash Switch and fixes it's content issues like with MK8DX, so that too).

If you have a lot of Nintendo friends, both offline and online, this game will probably already look worth €60 to you. For me though, it's just not, it's not even close, especially considering online won't be free anymore (and to be honest the only other online game they have so far that I could see myself investing in is Splatoon 2).

 

[CroonerMike]

Dude, Screw splatoon. I am switching over to ARMS forever.