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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
By CyberConnect2, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution is a CyberConnect2 fighting game released in 2014. Set in the Naruto Shippuden world, it features over 100 playable and support ninjas, including Mecha-Naruto, a character designed by Masashi Kishimoto for the game. Its combat additions include combined attacks and Combo Ultimate Jutsu. The single-player Ninja World Tournament has four ninjas fight, with victory going to the one who collects the most battle orbs. The game also reveals the origins of the Akatsuki through an animated story incorporated into gameplay. Listed Steam features include single-player and multiplayer, achievements, cloud saves, leaderboards, Family Sharing, and partial controller support. The listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3, though the Steam platform listing specifies Windows. The game is categorized as both action and adventure on Steam, alongside its fighting-game genre listing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Over 100 playable and support ninjas
- Mecha-Naruto is exclusive to the game
- Tournament mode rewards collecting battle orbs
- Includes an animated Akatsuki origins story
- Partial controller support is listed
- Metacritic score is 61
Who it suits
It suits Naruto fans looking for a fighting game with a large roster, combined attacks, and a tournament mode. Players interested in the Akatsuki's origins can also find that story included.
The large roster and tournament mode give this Naruto fighting game several distinct ways to engage with its setting. Keep in mind that controller support is listed as partial.
