Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Whether you’ve been playing the series since it began, or this is your first entry in the series. I think Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is certainly worth your time.

The Ultimate Ninja Storm series has absolutely peaked with its fourth installment, with the largest roster to date and beautiful, smooth graphics. CyberConnect2 has created such an impressive visual style, we wouldn't mind them making a season or two of the anime.

There is no better way to wrap up the last few chapters of Naruto.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is probably the best addition to the "Storm" series, with a great roster of new and old characters combined with fights that use three different fighting styles and beautiful anime visuals.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is solid, both in gameplay and narrative. It has been a long time since a fighting game has been this fun for me.

Many will ultimately be put off by the Naruto name and the big ‘4’ slapped on the front cover, but I can assure you, despite the deep lore and intimidating title, this is the most accessible, beautiful and downright fun Naruto game of all time.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a solid fighting game, made unique by the way fighters can be swapped in and out of combat and by the options that various combination of characters open up.

The formula has worked very well and with a few tweaks this is definitely the best entry in the series. A huge roster worth using, tons of new special attacks, crisp visuals on the newest generation, and enough content for fans to sink their teeth into for hours.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is certainly the best title to the series to date, and it is fitting for such a send off, not just as an anime genre fighter but a solid fighting game in general.

It's probably stupid to think that Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the last Naruto game CyberConnect2 is in charge of. But the Japanese studio developed it like it was its grand finale: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is deeper, richer and more beautiful than ever.

To date, the Ultimate Naruto game, whose only limit is the maniacal devotion to the fans of the original work, in which the title is clearly aimed.

A phenomenal fighting game that offers lots of different modes to keep you busy, but one with an abundance of cutscenes and narrative throughout, which might not be everyone’s cup of tea.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the perfect way to enjoy Naruto's ending. CyberConnect2 has done an amazing job with both the Story Mode and the combat system, creating a fun and entertaining experience. Most of the story isn't in the game, though, and that's really bad. We'd love to play all of Naruto's tale in this gorgeous way.

Naruto fans have a new challenge to overcome if they want to become the best ninja and watch the end of the series.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja 4 sets new standards for the series. It excels in nearly every aspect, while merely stumbling here and there on minor issues.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the best homage so far to Masashi Kishimoto's manga, even better than the anime itself. One of the best 3D games ever seen, a must for Naruto's adventures fans.

Thanks to its simple mechanics and storytelling, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 becomes the greatest anime game ever made. You will enjoy it from beginning to end. It may not have enough balance to be an EVO game, but fans will love it for its outstanding fanservice.

Easily the best looking anime fighter on the market today, the fourth and final entry in the Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm series proves to be a highly entertaining one as it parallels its stupendous presentation with substantial longevity and an easily accessible brawler.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a must have for Naruto fans. Although the gameplay is not really refreshing, it still looks and feels great on the current gen consoles. Even people who are not familiar with Naruto will enjoy this game a lot.

A casual fighter that puts fun before difficulty, and tries to be approachable rather than technical. While not an ideal starting point for someone new to Naruto, I don’t doubt it will be loved by long time fans.

It doesn't evolve the formula that much, but delivers a game Naruto fans shouldn't miss, and even a fighting game deep and accessible for everyone.

After the failed ‘Revolution’, Naruto returns to the top with Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Gorgeous graphics, an enhanced combat system and a really rich Story Mode make this game a must have for any Naruto's fan.

One of the best entries in this classic Bandai Namco franchise. Tons of characters, arenas, options and frenetic gameplay awaits.

The last Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm is a game for fans that accomplish what it tries, creating a beautiful interpretation of the ending of Shippuden, with a complete cast and some spectacular moments.

People who are not into Naruto wont be turned by Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 as this is mostly fanservice, but you’re in for a treat if that’s not a deterrent because this is is the best and prettiest shōnen game yet.

Look no further: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is one of the best games of the Narutimate series. It offers some familiar gameplay mechanics that have been polished for the befit of the gamers. Also it has one of the most broad roster of characters exposed in any other game of the franchise. Truly a worthy experience for the conclusion of the story of Masashi Kishimoto.

UNS4 will delight the fans of the series (i.e. with tons of playable characters that come with unique techniques) and leave everyone else wandering what the hell is going on. However everyone will admit that the scope of some fights is astonishing. [04/2016, p.51]

You don't even have to be a Naruto fan to feel the love, but it sure helps. [Issue#267, p.72]

Fans will enjoy this extensive take on the Naruto license.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is another solid game in this series!

There is an almost unbridled energy to the Naruto show and manga that translates over to the video game medium very effectively. The combat is not the deepest, but there is nuance to learn and master and the story and set pieces help to deliver on that frantic energy the show is known for.

Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the perfect fan-service product, thanks to a lot of fighters and a comprehensive story mode. No doubt, the best episode of the whole saga.

With tons of playable characters, intense battles, online multiplayer, and a fairly lengthy Story Mode, Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 offers tons of content that will be loved by fans. Though the fighting system is basic, it makes up for it by being accessible and placing fun and entertainment above complex gameplay mechanics.

Is it possible that the fourth version of a fighting game built on a simple control scheme could still be worth visiting? Yes, and the developer’s devotion to the series gives current fans and those who may get bit by the Naruto bug down the line a good reason to start the game up with friends again and again.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 should feel like a love letter to longtime fans, who will adore the enormous roster of 61 characters and breathtakingly beautiful visuals. On the other hand, the game shouldn’t be counted out for newcomers, either; while they might not enjoy the hackneyed shonen story elements or lack of tutorials, they’ll almost assuredly get a kick out of the hyperactive and highly variable fighting style.

As the last Naruto Storm game, the clash between shinobi and their fate also ends with this great game. Having more than 100 characters, great story mode with different gameplays, Storm 4 is more than simple 'Naruto game', it even includes Boruto and Sarada. Play it, dattebayo!

Holy Ninja! This looks absolutely amazing! Cyberconnect2 basically took everything good about the series, and made it bigger, funnier and ridiculously more spectacular. It truly is a foolishly over the top game, and one that was obviously inspired by Asura’s Wrath, but it works wonders. Definitely the best chapter in the series. It really blows the anime out of the water, and is a must for fans of the manga. As for the netcode... it’s still a bit meh.

Naruto Shipuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a spectacular game with a good story mode and an impressive amount of fan service.

A great game for all Naruto fans out there, it may be not too bold when it comes to innovation, but it's still content packed and graphically very ambitious.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 rounds out the story for fans in one of the best looking and best playing entries in the series.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a fitting finale for the game series and for fans of the anime. With a great range of content, a huge roster, and spectacular visuals, this is certain to be a hit with those who have a history with the franchise. Unfortunately for outsiders though it’s likely to remain a beautiful yet incomprehensible brawler.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is fairly simple as a fighting game, and has evolved little mechanically over past iterations.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is easily one of the best entries in the series, and is arguably one of the greatest anime fighters to be released in some time.

A well deserved final chapter in a long saga.

This is a game with two faces: the story mode and adventure modes are amazing thanks to the action, fights and quick time events, but there are also bad dialogues between characters. Thankfully there is a lot to do in this game, so that does make it worth while.

Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is an average but reasonable send-off to the franchise.

While engaging modes shake things up when it all gets a bit shallow, think twice if you're looking for a fighter with depth. [Apr 2016, p.89]

The simplistic nature of the combat system means that fights, though enjoyable, can become quite repetitive.

While engaging modes shake things up when it all gets a bit shallow, think twice if you’re looking for a fighter with depth. But as a series send-off for obsessives? It’s a knockout. [May 2016, p75]

While there’s plenty more that a true fan would get out of this experience, as a bystander, there’s not much of a draw here for me.

A licensed game that feels as nicely made as this one is a rarity indeed, and any fan of Naruto, even the casual ones who don’t wear ninja headbands while shopping for groceries, would do well to give this a look.

Funny rework of the original proves that even the fighting games can tell a good story. Game fans will be thrilled by almost everything – from the combat system accessibility to the flawless sounds and visuals. Hardcore players might be a little upset with a simpler combat system, but Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 will reward them with tons of game modes, and nearly endless list of available fighters.

A reworked yet subtle combat system, visuals that'll make you think that you've fallen under a Genjutsu spell and a story that has finally reached its climax. This final chapter is purely for the fans.

It makes for a better fighter than J-Stars Victory VS.

Between the gorgeous graphics, solid combat, and multiple game modes this impressive fighter isn’t necessarily just for anime fans.

Wait for this one to show up in a bargain bin because the few things added into the series at this point do nothing to make up for its shortcomings.

The final chapter in the Naruto saga is an underwhelming experience where long and bland storyboards tell the story before you are finally allowed to participate in some downright spectacular battles.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm's strong combat is countered hard by poor AI and connection problems.