How non-motion controls work in ARMS with a single Joy-Con
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Nintendo is encouraging players to use motion controls playing arms. You won’t be restricted in using other options, however. For months we’ve known that it will be full possible to play with traditional button controls. This month’s issue of EDGE explains how it’s done, at least with a single Joy-Con.
The magazine writes this month:
“Punches can be thrown using the triggers, or two of the face buttons – jump and dash are mapped on to the other two. You click the left stick to guard. Everything you need is here, and it works – but something’s missing. Since the left stick controls the angle of your punches, you can’t move in one direction and punch in the other. You can’t strike at a different angle with your other hand until the first punch is fully extended, either.”
EDGE does say that “ARMS isn’t quite the same” without motion controls. Still, the option is there if you’re not keen on moving around.
Note that EDGE’s information appears to be based on using a single Joy-Con. It’s unclear how the controls change with two Joy-Con or a Switch Pro Controller.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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ARMS – Ninjara vs. Spring Man art, video battle
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Update: We also have a screenshot showing one of Spring Man’s alternate costume colors:
Nintendo’s Japanese ARMS Twitter page is back at it again with another couple of updates. The first one is a new piece of art showing Ninjara vs. Spring Man, pictured above. That theme continues below showing a match between the two.
#Ninjara VS #SpringMan pic.twitter.com/toXUIDmmHj
— ARMS(@ARMS_Cobutter) May 5, 2017
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New ARMS art, quick clip for Spring Man
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The Japanese Twitter account for ARMS once again has an update on the Switch game. A couple of tweets were sent out pertaining to Spring Man.
First up is the lovely piece of art attached above. Slightly less exciting is the very brief clip below, but is still worth giving a look in any case.
「トースター」のラッシュは、高速パンチの百烈拳!
無数の灼熱パンチで、相手をタコ殴りにします!! pic.twitter.com/fkl7k6UosF— ARMS協会広報アカウント コブッター (@ARMS_Cobutter) May 4, 2017
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Characters in ARMS have four alternate colors
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The Japanese ARMS Twitter account posted yet another update tonight. Two tweets were sent out: one relating to alternate costumes, and another for an ARM.
Nintendo’s first tweet confirms that all characters have four alternate colors / outfits. This was shown with Helix, pictured above.
We also have a look at another ARM (Geru Geru / Gel Gel) below. This is the same jelly-esque weapon first shown in Helix’s trailer last week.
— ARMS(@ARMS_Cobutter) May 3, 2017
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New ARMS stage shown during Niconico Chokaigi 2017 tournament
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Nintendo held a new tournament for ARMS at Niconico Chokaigi 2017 this past weekend. During the Japanese event, a brand new stage was playable. We don’t have a name for it just yet, but footage from the recording can be found below.
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ARMS: Each fighter has their own set of supporters
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Screenshots, Switch | 13 Comments
The latest ARMS Twitter update highlights a neat little detail in the game: each fighter has their own set of supporters who appear in the crowds and dress up like them. In the image above, you can see fans dressed up as Min Min, Ribbon Girl and Ninjara.
One of the items supporters use to cheer on their favorite fighter are these inflatable sticks, which they’ll clap together:
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Official ARMS character sketches
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On the official Japanese Twitter account, Nintendo sent out official ARMS character sketches. They were all apparently drawn up by art director Masaaki Ishikawa. Spring Man, Ribbon Girl, Mechanica, Ninjara, Min Min, and Helix are all here. We’ve added in the various sketches below.
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More alternate character colors shown for ARMS characters
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ARMS was present at Niconico Chokaigi 2017 this weekend with a tournament. Day one gave us a look at a few alternate character colors, and that was the case once again for the following day well. Hit up the gallery below for the latest images taken at Niconico Chokaigi 2017.
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Several new alternate character colors shown for ARMS at Niconico Chokaigi 2017
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This week, Nintendo began to show new alternative skins for the different characters in ARMS. It actually looks like each character will have multiple versions.
At Niconico Chokaigi 2017, a number of new alternate colors were revealed. Aside from Ribbon Girl’s look above, there’s also red Ninjara, red Master Mummy, and a new scheme for Spring Man as well. View the gallery below for various images.
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ARMS tournament at Niconico Chokaigi 2017 – day 1 recording (with Helix footage)
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At Niconico Chokaigi 2017 this weekend, Nintendo is holding a special tournament for ARMS. The first day of fights can be found below, complete with footage of Helix in action.