Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations

Cool fighters with crazy abilities lift this 3D fighter above most manga-scrappers. [June 2012, p.81]

It looks like there are only special strikes and crazy battle tactics in this game. Colorful, dynamic and spectacular piece is targeted mostly towards fans of the original manga and anime series. [June 2012]

This third game in the Ninja Storm series is going to feel like a small step backwards from the previous title for longtime fans. Conversely for newcomers it's perhaps the easiest game ever to get into despite the manic on-screen action – if you have a sense of timing. [May 2012, p77]

Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations is a product that any fan of the series may feel compelled to buy, but unlike the previous one, there some considerations to do first. The elements that made the earlier a product of excellence have been lost along the way and it is a little less Naruto than expected.

This outing for Naruto still has quite a bit of life left, fighting remains flashy and fun, albeit a bit generic.

This series has a beautiful visual style and an aggressive combat rhythm uniquely its own. But while the core mechanics remain intact, Generations drops some features found in its predecessors and offers shallow alternatives.

With plenty of new content mixed in with plenty of old staples of the series, Ninja Storm Generations is sure to please fans of Naruto. For average users and those just a little curious, this might not be the fighting game for them. Artistically it is very enjoyable, based on another animé series with a lot of plot and storyline that could have anyone watching or playing for years. But its gameplay is rather hit or miss.

The expanded universe and story options don't stop this from feeling like the same Naruto game we've seen so many times - though the game is not without its unique quirks. [Apr 2012, p.83]