Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

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  1. GameGrin
    Jan 5, 2022
    55
    NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM suffers the most from questionable game design choices throughout its campaign. The free battle mode, however, offers a nice variety of characters, and some customisation options and a competent enough AI to make it worthwhile.

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  1. BleedingJester
    Aug 28, 2023
    6
    The game is ok the Hub which is the Hidden Leaf Village is pretty empty and a lot of the missions feel like repetitive filler the combat is anThe game is ok the Hub which is the Hidden Leaf Village is pretty empty and a lot of the missions feel like repetitive filler the combat is an incredibly unbalanced button masher but tbf the game being unbalanced makes sense for the series and they were clearly going for fun over balance most of the story is told through Text instead of Cutscenes

    if you are interested in Naruto as a series this isn't a bad starting place it introduces a good chunk of the characters and gives you basically an abbreviated version of events from the first few story arcs from the series, but I can't recommend you get this unless it's in the Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy which has the first 3 Ultimate Ninja Storm games    … Full Review »
  2. Ciocolici
    Aug 8, 2023
    6
    Back in the day, I was just a kid with a big dream: playing a Naruto video game on my PC. There wasn't a proper Naruto game for PCs at thatBack in the day, I was just a kid with a big dream: playing a Naruto video game on my PC. There wasn't a proper Naruto game for PCs at that time, and I didn't have a console either. My go-to was those homemade pixelated fighting games with tiny Naruto characters. But deep down, I always hoped that one day, I'd get my hands on a real Naruto fighting game.

    Naruto holds a special place in my heart – it's one of the first anime series I ever finished, and it left a mark on who I was back then. Sure, there are better anime out there, but Naruto's story has this unique charm that's hard to explain.

    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm brings the anime to life with stunning cinematics. I especially loved the intense Sasuke vs. Naruto scenes. The combat is a blast, and it's filled with nostalgic moments that make you grin. It's a fun fighting game, no doubt, but there's a catch – you're stuck at 30fps. Apparently, playing at 60fps messes up the timing and causes some problems, like with those QTE events. If you want a smoother experience, you've got to dive into the game's files and mess with the config.ini. Yeah, it's a bit of a letdown in 2021 to be limited to 30fps, even if you get used to it after a while.

    Remember, though, that the game isn't the full Naruto story. It's like a highlight reel of the main parts from the anime, but with some changes to fit the gameplay style.

    The real meat of the game is the fighting – it's seriously awesome. The boss battles are a standout, full of excitement and strategy. There are other types of missions too, not just fighting, which break up the pace nicely. They're not super complex, but they're a fun diversion from the norm.

    Now, there's this whole Konoha village thing that I didn't really enjoy. Naruto's movement there feels weirdly old-school, like it's from the early 2000s rather than 2008. The whole experience there, with collecting scrolls and talking to people, tries to be like an RPG but falls a bit flat.

    If you're in it for the Naruto story, I'd say watch the anime or read the manga first. Then, if you're up for an anime fighting game with a bit of story mixed in, this could be your jam. Just remember, the 30fps cap and the so-called open world Konoha with its wannabe RPG elements might not sit well – at least, that's how I feel about it.

    Oh, and the game does offer Remote Play Together for online multiplayer, which is neat. But considering the sequels are pretty much updates, I wouldn't call that a standout feature.    … Full Review »
  3. KinimodYunmi
    May 1, 2023
    6
    Für echte Naruto Fans, natürlich!
    Ist gegen Ende gar nicht mal so leicht.
    Erstaunlich viele Charaktere verfügbar, Story geht bis    Für echte Naruto Fans, natürlich!
    Ist gegen Ende gar nicht mal so leicht.
    Erstaunlich viele Charaktere verfügbar, Story geht bis einschließlich zur Sasuke-Suche.
    Die Map dauernd wegen der Schriftrollen abzulaufen ist total nervig, die Handbücher, Gewürze und Nebenmissionen habe ich gerne aufgesammelt, muss aber auch nicht sein ;-)
    Das war damals ein Top-Spiel und es war schön es in Steam nochmal kaufen und am PC spielen zu können.    … Full Review »
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