Platforms
- PlayStation 3Mar 05, 20138.2playscore7.715 Critics9.318.5K Players
- Xbox 360Mar 05, 20138.3playscore7.57 Critics9.918.9K Players
22 critic reviews · 8 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
The lack of innovation is disappointing to me this time around, and I felt as though the game had a lot of potential, but instead it was filled with missed opportunities. The most hardcore fans may be able to sit through the story. This is an installment for the fans that love everything Naruto – others will have a hard time sticking this one out. For the average gamer, not enough is offered in a manner that would keep their interest.
Daniel Kozlowski · Apr 01, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewIt stays true to the franchise's foundations, and makes up for any lack of innovation with the grand, beautiful spectacle that is its hallmark. The iterative refinements Cyberconnect2 have implemented over the series' history have helped to deepen the gameplay as well, bringing a more satisfying competitive experience while still maintaining accessibility. Though it stumbles somewhat due to unfortunate narrative placement, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a must-play for any Naruto fan, as well as anyone looking to have a good time wallowing in fun anime ridiculousness.
Josh Tolentino · Mar 21, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewSimply put, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is the best Naruto game yet. Whilst the length of the cutscenes may put some off, the presentation, story and fighting is top notch and the game is heartily recommend to all Naruto fans. Yes, it has some niggles, but the positives more than outweigh the negatives.
Dan Lee · Mar 21, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewEven if the difficulty skews toward the easy side, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 speeds up combat with more responsive controls, and the visual spectacle of it all is more stunning than ever. Just as importantly, maintaining critical emotional connections to the story, even amidst all the chaos and explosions, overrides my concerns about non-canon story choices and lets us have fun with "what if" scenarios. Ultimate Ninja Storm's reputation as Naruto's most consistently enjoyable game series is safe.
Lucas M. Thomas · Mar 20, 2013 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewCyberConnect 2 knows its audience very well and has stayed close to the formula of the previous Ultimate Ninja Storm games. The battles are an absolute blast to take part in, the boss battles are epic, and CC2 really knows how to pull off some slick QTEs. However, these fun battles are really let down by the sheer lack of difficulty. The addition of the Ultimate Decisions tries to alleviate that issue but falls alittle bit short. Thankfully the story, characters, and visual effects are all top notch and help to hide some of the flaws in the game.
Cameron Teague · Mar 12, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewCyberconnect2 has taken what made its past two Naruto games so good and brought them together into a fighter that surpasses its predecessors. Its impressive Adventure mode stays true to the anime and creates an experience typically not found in a fighting game. Its enhanced combat system, coupled with its large roster of characters, makes for fun offline and online matches that will keep you exploring the ins and outs of each character.
Giancarlo Saldana · Mar 07, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewIt becomes routine and predictable quickly, and the prospect of unlocking more titles and images for your ninja info card (a profile that is made visible to and traded with your opponents) isn't a compelling reason to soldier on. This game is only for those who care to see Naruto's story continue to play out, and though it has its moments, it doesn't deliver quite the level of excitement you'd hope for from a game bearing the Naruto Shippuden name.
Carolyn Petit · Mar 07, 2013 Reviewed onRead full reviewProgress between previous games and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is measured in inches and not in yards. Fans with allegiance to the Naruto franchise already, will find that this is probably the best game in the series, if only a slight iteration from previous games.
Bill Hess · Mar 07, 2013 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full reviewNaruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 seems to finally understand who it is appealing to. Its Ultimate Adventure mode is an absolute joy if you are a fan of the anime. It has great action, amazing cutscenes, superb voice acting, and, although it has a few weird diversions that could have been dropped, it’s a fun experience nonetheless. Unfortunately, that’s all the game is: a wonderful single-player experience for die-hard Naruto fans. It falls short in multiplayer depth, but this isn’t anything new for the franchise.
Angelo M. D'Argenio · Mar 06, 2013 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewUltimate Ninja Storm 3 starts strong and has a few inspired moments, but it can’t keep up its momentum and plods through most of its material, too often asking you to watch rather than play. The memorable battles and cinematic quicktime sequences you can’t find anywhere else are in short supply here, and as it stands, only the staunchest Naruto fans will make it through this latest and most tiring pilgrimage.
Michael Damiani · Mar 05, 2013 Reviewed on X360
Community Reviews
one of the best xbox 360 games
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About the game
The critically acclaimed NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™: Ultimate Ninja® STORM series is back in 2013 on PS3 and X360, celebrating the return of highly awaited boss battles and welcoming brand new features to revamp the game experience. More immersive, more faithful and more extreme, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 3 will offer the most epic Naruto experience ever seen in a video game. Dattebayo!