Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 157 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 157
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 157
  3. Negative: 16 out of 157
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  1. KevinR.
    Dec 15, 2008
    7
    While the core gameplay from the Ultimate Ninja series remains intact, it still seems too rudimentary and little has been done to refine it. The load times border on ridiculous, and there are a number of sound glitches. However, the game itself is one of the prettiest games you'll find out on the market today, going so far as to surpass the anime style in many aspects.
  2. christab
    Apr 4, 2012
    5
    This is Naruto is more sophisticated than the PS2. But there's the graphics defects, such as kunai into the characters' hair is annoys me. But the game is very playable.
  3. mewkid1234
    Nov 7, 2013
    6
    With the many obvious characters, the gameplay is perfect, the story is...eh...and the controls are easy to maneuver and manage...all in all..great game Bandai.
  4. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand
  5. Ragnamaxima
    May 26, 2016
    7
    The first Storm game supports a great combat system, with some gimmicks left out in the sequels, such as jutsu clashes, start a match in awakening mode and over the top ultimates, and the minigames can occasionally be fun. Of course the game looks beautiful, even to this day it´s one of the best looking games based on an anime. However the game has some serious issues, the hub worldThe first Storm game supports a great combat system, with some gimmicks left out in the sequels, such as jutsu clashes, start a match in awakening mode and over the top ultimates, and the minigames can occasionally be fun. Of course the game looks beautiful, even to this day it´s one of the best looking games based on an anime. However the game has some serious issues, the hub world doesn´t offer much to do other than generic task or annoying town missions, and the story it´s pretty weakly told in comparison to it´s sequels, people who aren´t fans of Naruto will not understand what´s going on in the story. Also, there aren´t a lot of modes apart form the story mode and battles offline, not even online play, and lastly we have the load times which can be pretty damn long. But despite this, Storm 1 maybe is just a good game on it´s own, but there is no doubt that it´s also a great Naruto game and a solid start for the series… Expand
  6. BlitZeR_95
    Sep 18, 2018
    6
    This game was terrible at explaining the story of Naruto (part 1) though there are some cool elements in this game which is removed in future games such as the ability to freely explore the leaf village and the clash of jutsus but that's about it. The controls can be a pain sometimes like not responding to you controls properly which is understandable since this was the first STORM game.This game was terrible at explaining the story of Naruto (part 1) though there are some cool elements in this game which is removed in future games such as the ability to freely explore the leaf village and the clash of jutsus but that's about it. The controls can be a pain sometimes like not responding to you controls properly which is understandable since this was the first STORM game.
    I would just skip this one and jump straight to the 2nd game (watch the anime of part 1)    … Expand
  7. ToshLichev
    Sep 26, 2021
    6
    While the game ceretainly manages to deliver on the fighting style we've come to expect from Naruto, a stunning lack of presentation and mind-numbingly repetitive story progression make this a decent starting point for the series, but an overall underwhelming game.
  8. Sarywik
    Jan 5, 2021
    5
    Walki w lubionym uniwersum, gameplayowo masakra. Gra cały czas zmusza do robienia pobocznych zadań w celu pchnięcia fabuły do przodu. Chodzenie po mapie z punktu do punktu bez celu, bo ciężko odpalić walke ktora przenosi gracza na osobną arene przy pierwszym npc, ktory daje questa. Do porzygu wałkowane te same misje. Skakanie po gałęziach x100, wspinanie na drzewo to samo x100, walka zWalki w lubionym uniwersum, gameplayowo masakra. Gra cały czas zmusza do robienia pobocznych zadań w celu pchnięcia fabuły do przodu. Chodzenie po mapie z punktu do punktu bez celu, bo ciężko odpalić walke ktora przenosi gracza na osobną arene przy pierwszym npc, ktory daje questa. Do porzygu wałkowane te same misje. Skakanie po gałęziach x100, wspinanie na drzewo to samo x100, walka z dużymi bestiami dokładnie ta sama arena, te same skille wroga różnica na bardziej wkurzajacym qte. Lubie anime ale ta gra to gówno. Chcecie ponaprarzac z kumplem przez neta albo na drugim padzie? To wezcie jakąś nowszą część, bo padniecie z nudow zanim zrobicie unlocka na inne postacie. Gniot.… Expand
  9. RAFEX102
    Mar 1, 2021
    7
    combat mode and has an incredible open mute of the village of Folha, and presents a faithful history mode, also taking into account that the Developer did not put the bow of Zabuza momochi, one of my favorite bows and that weighed heavily on me. Another defect that I found in the game is that for you to be able to proceed in the Story mode, it is necessary to have sufficient level. Andcombat mode and has an incredible open mute of the village of Folha, and presents a faithful history mode, also taking into account that the Developer did not put the bow of Zabuza momochi, one of my favorite bows and that weighed heavily on me. Another defect that I found in the game is that for you to be able to proceed in the Story mode, it is necessary to have sufficient level. And that makes the game quite repetitive, since I was unable to advance the story mode because I had not done enough side missions. But apart from that the game is good, it is acceptable.… Expand
  10. Domdom21br
    Jan 5, 2022
    7
    um otimo jogo para os fãs, um pessimo jogo para quem só quer jogar um jogo, muito repetitivo, o jogo te obriga a fazer missões secundarias para avançar nas missões principais e por isso o torna um jogo que é chato e as batalhas simplesmente são muito faceis, se você já for só um pouco bom, já deve por no modo mais dificil do jogo, os graficos até que são bonitos, em geral, é mediano
  11. DonTheGamer
    Jun 21, 2023
    6
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm had its moments, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. As a devoted fan of the Naruto franchise, I had high hopes for this game, but I must admit, it left me feeling somewhat disappointed. While it had some redeeming qualities, particularly in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics, the overall experience fell flat due to a lackluster storyNaruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm had its moments, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. As a devoted fan of the Naruto franchise, I had high hopes for this game, but I must admit, it left me feeling somewhat disappointed. While it had some redeeming qualities, particularly in terms of graphics and gameplay mechanics, the overall experience fell flat due to a lackluster story mode and disappointingly easy CPU fights.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#65 Best PS3 Game of 2008
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
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#34 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. IGN
    84
    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.
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  2. Meristation
    85
    CyberConnect2 makes the most impressive use of Cel Shading technique to this day to deliver a fantastic experience for Naruto fans. With its excellent animation and fluidity, Ninja Storm captures the spirit of Naruto even better than the animated series, perfect for an easy going game designed by fans for fans. With some type of online combat mode it would be the perfect experience for the entusiasts of Kishimoto's manga.
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  3. GameTrailers
    75
    No game has come closer to destroying the line between pencil and pixel than Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. But after the honeymoon’s over, the romance doesn’t last. The series is struggling for some new ideas, and this game isn’t going to be the one to provide them.
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