Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is an upcoming video game for the PlayStation 3 due to be released on November...
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8.5
very good
 

Game Overview

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is an upcoming video game for the PlayStation 3 due to be released on November...

The Good

Combat is fast-paced and fun, Large and varied character roster, Great anime-style visuals and animation, Accessible control scheme.

The Bad

Village sequences are boring, No online play, Mandatory 4GB install.

The Bottom Line

Evolving the head-to-head fighting action of the Ultimate Ninja series, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm allows players to battle in full 3D across massive environments. Players will unleash powerful jutsu attacks, perform acrobatic evasive maneuvers and even run up walls and over water as they pursue their opponent for ninja supremacy. Players will be able to customize their character's fighting style and recruit up to two support characters to put their own stamp on the action.

Allowing players to further immerse themselves in the world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm introduces all-new free-roaming exploration across the Hidden Leaf Village and the Forest of Death. Players can search every inch of these iconic environments to take on more than 100 unique missions, collect valuable scrolls and interact with additional characters from the Naruto animated series. Injecting additional variety to the game's head-to head combat, these missions include races, special deliveries and large-scale battles against massive opponents.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

This enjoyable anime-inspired fighter nails the look and feel of the source material but places too much importance on mediocre minigames.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Quite possibly one of the best Naruto games to come along on a next-generation console, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm is a solid fighting game for the PS3 that is true to the series. It's a blast running through the Hidden Leaf Village and it's quite s

IGN review logo
84/100
score

Ultimate Ninja Storm is fun and the fast-paced battles look and feel very tight. I have to once again reiterate just how incredible this game looks.

Game Features

Experience Jaw-Dropping Cinematic Quality HD Graphics: Witness the cinema-quality animation comes to life in high definition. The line between Naruto animation and gaming will truly disappear!
Roam Freely on Dynamic Multi-Dimensional Battlegrounds: Prepare to battle on robust, multi-dimensional battle grounds. Take advantage of the unique characteristics of each battle field! Battle is no longer limited to flat ground surfaces.
Unleash Your Ninja Dream Team: Form your own three-man dream squad to battle your opponents! Unleash your allies to defend you in battle, or order them to perform cooperative attacks against your opponents!
Discover A Brand New Mission Based Adventure Mode: Challenge a total of 100 compelling missions in Ultimate Mission Mode and experience the original animated TV series storyline up through the Sasuke Retrieval Arc!
Unleash Massive Secret Techniques on An Unprecedented Scale: Using the power of the PLAYSTATION 3, you can now destroy your enemies with bigger, meaner, stronger and more cinematic secret techniques than ever before!
Master 25 Fully Transformable Warriors: Behold your characters transforming into powerful superior warriors in battle! All characters will possess amazing power that will expand the very scale of a battle to the next level!
Engage in Giant Creature Battles: Face off

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 480p, HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller

 

Memory
3991 MB

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Multiplayer, Story

Online Features
Content Download, PS Network Compatible

 

Controller Functions

BATTLE CONTROLS

Directional Button
Use Item

Left Analog Stick
Move

X Button
Jump. Ninja Move. Ninja Dash (Twice).

Square Button
Projectile

Circle Button
Attack. Ultimate Impact (Hold).

Triangle Button
Chakra. Ultimate Jutsu Chakara Load (Twice).

 

L1 Button
Support Attack

L2 Button
Guard

R1 Button
Support Attack

R2 Button
Guard

Start Button
Pause Menu

 
MISSIONS MODE CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Move Camera

X Button
Jump. Double Jump (Twice).

Square Button
Shuriken

Triangle Button
Skill Action

Circle Button
Attack. Talk. Back.

 

L1 Button
Shuriken

L2 Button
Shuriken Mode

R1 Button
Shuriken

R2 Button
Dash

R3 Button
Reset Camera

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:11/4/2008
Publisher:Namco Bandai
Developer:CyberConnect2
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.5
Graphics
9
Sound
8.5
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
OVERALL
8.5/10

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