Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution

 Xbox 360
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Digital Chumps
    Sep 25, 2014
    68
    Series fans may want to play it safe and rent Revolution first. For those who do not play UNS, Revolution is safe to skip.
  2. MondoXbox
    Oct 10, 2014
    65
    A decent transition game for Bandai Namco's series, with a great character roster and interesting original scenes made by Studio Pierrot. But it still feels like a more of the same, lacking a real Revolution.
  3. 4P.de
    Sep 26, 2014
    65
    While the fighting mechanics are as good as ever and you get plenty of content, it lacks the certain swag and atmosphere that the other Ultimate Ninja Storms showed plenty.
  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 8, 2014
    60
    We're still looking for a true story mode. [Issue#117, p.85]
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  6. Critical Hit
    Oct 2, 2014
    60
    Another year, another dip into familiar waters with a game that isn't the revolution that fans have been waiting for. Believe it.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 5, 2014
    50
    Thankfully, the trusted combo-move heavy, cutscene-riddled one-on-one scraps also return. [Dec 2014, p.87]
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  8. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 1, 2014
    50
    The fast-paced combat does make for a good time, do not get me wrong, but unless you're the most hardcore of fighting and NARUTO fans, this is a safe one to pass on.

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#37 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#26 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2014

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 59
  3. Negative: 11 out of 59
  1. heitorsgodinho
    Sep 16, 2014
    8
    Has a lot of characters,maps, combos and ultimate jutsus, but the game doesn't have an "story mode" and the tournment mode is boring, thisHas a lot of characters,maps, combos and ultimate jutsus, but the game doesn't have an "story mode" and the tournment mode is boring, this game surely could have been more.… Full Review »
  2. Blonic
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    Is there a character stronger than Madara Uchiha?

    And I’m not talking about Edo Tensei Madara. I’m talking about Rinne Tensei Madara Uchiha    Is there a character stronger than Madara Uchiha?

    And I’m not talking about Edo Tensei Madara. I’m talking about Rinne Tensei Madara Uchiha with the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan and Rinnegan and with rikidou techniques, his Gunbai, a Perfect Susano’o and control of the juubi and Gedou Mazou, with Hashirama Senju’s DNA implanted in him so he also has mokuton kekkei genkai and yin-yang release ninjutsu.    … Full Review »
  3. Wolstenholmes
    Sep 18, 2014
    9
    If you're a big fan of the Naruto franchise, like me. Then you will not be disappointed.
    The game features over 100 playable ninja that we    If you're a big fan of the Naruto franchise, like me. Then you will not be disappointed.
    The game features over 100 playable ninja that we all know and love mixed with fluid, fast paced and smooth brawling gameplay. This time around you'll get to choose between 3 types before fighting. "Ultimate jutsu", "Awakening" and "Drive" and unlike Storm 3 which gave you all of these at the same time which makes the fighting more unique in a sense, you have to make the fun and right decision. (Won't go into detail on how each one of these types works tho) Combos display characters traits and style in a very accurate fashion which is pretty cool and Ultimate Jutsus and Team Ultimate Jutsus are truly awesome to behold, for example: Itachi x Shisui, Obito x Madara, Ino Shika Cho etc. This game features no cannon story mode to explain the events of the anime and manga but it has a single player World Tournament mode to find out who's the greatest ninja of them all which can upset some players who wishes to follow the main story of the show. If you have some favorite character from the franchise and wish to challenge someone over the internet then you can overlook this "incident" (personally I like the World Tournament mode) but don't forget that the game also gives you the chance to play the origin story of the Akatsuki, the two Uchiha and team Minato's story which are filled with exclusive and well made animated cutscenes. Exciting stuff indeed, The game might have some issues with low end computers and online gameplay might lag for some people but I myself haven't had any trouble related to crashes or lag so in my honest opinion the game is very enjoyable and fun online and offline, amusing to play with friends. Also; Customization has been added to give your favorite characters some well deserved accessories, like adding an Anbu black ops mask to Iruka. (Fun to play around with!)
    Remember now, this is just my opinion on the matter so no hard feelings, cheers!
    To sum it up: Smooth and enjoyable gameplay that on higher levels is like chess (you have to be one step ahead of your opponent), lots of characters to choose from, awesome Ultimate Jutsu's and combos, enjoyable with friends online and offline if there isn't popping up a transmission message every second that is, a game for the Naruto lover.    … Full Review »
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