Not every new IP is a smash hit. But ARMS sure as hell should have been.

The motion controls are a joy to use and harken back to the delightfully silly days of Wii Sports and Resort. Even if you opt for the traditional controller setup there's so much ridiculous fun to be had but more than this you can begin to discover the intricacies of ARMS's combat system. Yes, it's rudimentary and unbalanced but we have to consider this is the first stab at this potential new combat, something that no other game in history has ever dreamt up. Looking to ARMS's spiritual sister—Splatoon—we can see a similar lack of polish and balance in the earliest opening (Splatoon 2015). But in the games sophomore outing, much needed balancing was done that brought the games competitive scene to new heights. It is reasonable to believe ARMS could see such improvement in a second installment as well, dispelling much of the sentiment that ARMS is just a stupid party game too reliant on a gimmick.

Moreover there is some of the most inventive story, world, character, and sound ever created in a video game. ARMS oozes style, from the start menu to the credits the heavy cultural inspiration and sport motifs give ARMS one of the most incredible and enrapturing tones I have ever experienced.

Give this silly game a serious chance. It's all I ask.
ARMS 2 WHEN?