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ARMS, a new arena fighting game from Nintendo, will launch for Switch this spring.
The game sees players choosing and customising a fighter with extendable arms, and battling in combat which is said to blend boxing and shooting.
Fight via simple motion and button controls – Grab onto your Joy-Con with a unique “thumbs-up” grip and use simple motions and button presses to outthink your opponent. Toss and curve punches when you find an opening, and dodge a flurry of incoming attacks. It’s fast-paced fun for everyone!
Select from a variety of fighters – Select from brand-new fighting superstars like Ribbon Girl, Master Mummy, and more! Each fighter has their own special attributes to learn and master.
Fight in arenas with unique obstacles – Throw punches around (or through) mysterious liquid-filled columns in a spooky laboratory, or in certain arenas, toss fighters onto trampolines for epic aerial skirmishes.
Choose your arms carefully – Each weapon has its own strength. Some are slow and do tons of damage, while others are fast as lighting, but will only serve to set up larger combinations. It’s up to you to mix and match your arms to fit your play style.
Check out the debut trailer below.
With Zelda coming at launch, and Mario Kart 8 arriving on April 28, we could see ARMS appearing at some point in May.
For more on Nintendo Switch check out our comprehensive guide to its launch plans.
Source: Nintendo
