Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. XGN
    Sep 16, 2014
    90
    With more than 100 playable characters to choose from and an enhanced fighting system, the new Naruto game is more addictive and diverse than ever. An absolute must have for every Naruto fan.
  2. Vandal
    Sep 14, 2014
    82
    It feels like a transitional title till we get the fourth episode, but we've been very happy with its playable side, so we think fans of the series will love it.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Sep 22, 2014
    80
    Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution will feel a bit dull for those who are looking for a heavily storied experience but it should not be overlooked simply for the fact that it isn’t a full fledged Naruto story. What it lacks in story it makes up for in frenetic 4-player combat and a whole slew of modes and features to keep you busy.
  5. Push Square
    Sep 18, 2014
    80
    A slew of engaging gameplay modes and a huge character roster ensure that you'll be kept busy, but once again, it's the brilliant and intense spectacle of all-out ninja warfare that'll keep you utterly glued to your controller.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 15, 2014
    80
    Naruto UNS Revolution will appeal to fans of the series, though disappointingly, the game fails to offer anything meaningful to the story.
  7. LaPS4
    Sep 15, 2014
    80
    Naruto shapes what could be his last game on PS3 with a significant installment that keeps the franchise's spectacularity and many new things, but with the lack of a story mode.
  8. Meristation
    Sep 15, 2014
    80
    CyberConnect2 improves over a trusted formula that still manages to attract Naruto fans. Great production values, a big number of fighters and excellent story mode. However, the Japanese studio at some point will have to find the way to add more innovations.
  9. 3DJuegos
    Sep 12, 2014
    80
    Frenetic, visceral and very spectacular ninja battles. Dozens of fighters to choose from, massive environments and a rock solid combat system. Deep and engaging Naruto playability, and several surprises.
  10. God is a Geek
    Sep 12, 2014
    80
    It is still miles away from a BlazBlue, but it is much more intuitive to play. There is a ridiculous amount of fan service going on, including more original movie sections than you can shake a nunchaku at. CyberConnect, don’t you ever change.
  11. ZTGD
    Oct 8, 2014
    75
    This is by no means a bad thing for those who enjoy this solid, albeit tired formula, but I can’t help but ponder when the true revolution for this series will take place.
  12. Everyeye.it
    Sep 14, 2014
    75
    There's a bunch of new content to keep the fans interested, and the narrative flashbacks are surely interesting, but gameplay-wise there's nothing really new under the sun.
  13. JeuxActu
    Sep 13, 2014
    75
    Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is a bad name for a game which brings really nothing revolutionary. CyberConnect2 title sharpens its fighting recipe to make the battles even more dynamic and forces the player to not use his advantages too early. NSUNSR also brings with it the biggest roster in the series history. Alas, four-warriors confrontations are a little bit confusing because of a disastrous locking system and the Story mode is a deep disappointment.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 150 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 150
  3. Negative: 23 out of 150
  1. Falkeneye
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    Reviewing a game is always personal, so I can only speak for myself - but Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is (to me) near aReviewing a game is always personal, so I can only speak for myself - but Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is (to me) near a perfect game! I am a huge fan of the Naruto series, and the game provides with tons of fan service! I can't get enough of it! If the game had a proper story mode that followed the story - then it would have been perfect. But the story about Mecha Naruto is actually really interesting! Many of the old characters have been updated in the form of awakening actions etc. - I know that not everyone has recieved the update they deserved, but this game has a lot to offer, and I can only recommend it. 10/10! Believe it!… Full Review »
  2. blackorderphase
    Sep 22, 2014
    3
    after playing Naruto shippuden UNS 3 full burst and enjoying how CC2 delivered the story with the familiar combat system and all I hoped thisafter playing Naruto shippuden UNS 3 full burst and enjoying how CC2 delivered the story with the familiar combat system and all I hoped this game will surpass that yet, this game could've been a fine DLC but it shows how greedy the owners of this franchise are.

    let's start with the basic thing there's no story mode!
    the game "main mode" is a world tournament , you'll fight against 3 enemies at once while the basic combat system remained the same you cannot execute ougies(ultimates) nor use the awakening mode while gathering orbs from the enemies, you'll have a rail and npc that interrupts you but if the enemies all gank you together it's simply annoying, even though i beaten them all I felt no difficulty even when i reached the S rank tournament, while the animation itself could be good it didn't ran smoothly.
    cinematics in the entire world tournament thing were the same
    to unlock team mates you had to preform idiotic quests like fight guy,neji and etc then run there, fight blahblah blah and run there, bring this bring that, you can have your girlfriend/wife to send you for the same quests and no i'm not joking and all of that so you can occasionally use that team member to do something cause ofc to preform ougis you need to chase the red orb....

    worst thing is the mode "Ninja escapades" which is an extremely short story sequences that sometimes contradicts the manga itself (eg. itachi recruited before kisame) but that's not the real problem it has 0 story value specially cause in ngs3 you felt part of the story here it's like now fight this, now fight that "oh you're stronger i'll join you" except orochimaru's motivation and even his were a joke...
    the two uchiha chapter was interesting but too short and again had the same problem you didn't felt part of the story,I'd take few quick time events anytime instead of showing us some "real" animation, I buy movies to watch and games to PLAY, and if there's a cinematic I expect it to be good and the majority of cinematics in this mode doesn't give a thing to the game. those two modes could've been easily a nice dlc including roster and all 15euro for this DLC could've been ok for the average naruto fan but 30-40 euro for this game is a hoax.

    good:
    huge roster, graphic is true to the anime/manga, the animations are done well, the combat system would've been awesome it wasn't so repetitive in the tournament mode., if teamed with certain characters you may get a new ougi (sasuke and itachi) but on some pairs you don't (itachi and kisame?!?!)

    bad:
    animation can be stuck sometimes, world tournament story is retarded, ninja escapades offer barely any gameplay or holds any water, no ougi variety (NH2 and NH3 had tons of variety), no jutsu variety, could've been a dlc but costs like a new game, no new story, repetitive, can be finished in less than 6 hrs of gameplay, retarded quests in between the world tournament mode.    … Full Review »
  3. sporting1986
    Sep 21, 2014
    0
    Again the game sucks, they even removed some of the game mecanics that were good. And still no konan new ulti, or juugo new ulti or newAgain the game sucks, they even removed some of the game mecanics that were good. And still no konan new ulti, or juugo new ulti or new outfit. The producers of this game just dont care about the fans, so they will not get my money cause this game is worst then its predecessors… Full Review »
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