Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

About Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2

CyberConnect2 released Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 in October 2010 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. This title covers the manga chapters from 245 to 450, marking the start of the Part II story arc. Players control Naruto Uzumaki and his allies as they face off against Akatsuki forces. The game supports Single Player and Multiplayer modes on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Switch, and Windows. You lead teams into battle using strategic support characters to trigger explosive Team Special Techniques. It remains a definitive entry for fans of the series who want to experience this specific story phase with high fidelity visuals and fluid combat mechanics.

Gameplay

Fights happen in real time with fast-paced button combos that feel responsive. You switch between characters mid-battle to build up your team meter. The core loop involves managing three active fighters plus a support unit you can summon for buffs or attacks. Successful parries and counterattacks fill the gauge needed for devastating Team Special Techniques. The adventure mode splits the narrative into eight main chapters plus a prologue. Finishing the main story unlocks a bonus fragment chapter about Taka and Killer Bee. Multiplayer lets you battle friends locally or online using your custom roster. Controls are straightforward, but mastering character switching and timing your special moves is essential for clearing harder missions without taking heavy damage.

What Players Think

The IGDB community rated this title 70.7 out of 100 based on 107 ratings. Players seem to enjoy the action but the completion rate suggests some find the grind tedious. The average playtime hovers around 25 hours for a standard run through the story chapters. User reviews often mention the spectacular animation during Team Special Techniques as the highlight. Current market data shows the cheapest price is $17.20 on Fanatical, with a historical low of $8.80. There are 50 achievements to unlock if you want to chase that completionist status. Community moods generally lean positive when discussing the combat system but dip slightly regarding repetitive side missions.

PlayPile's Take

Buy this game if you specifically want to play through the Naruto Shippuden Part II story with decent presentation. The price point is reasonable especially when it hits that historical low of $8.80. You will spend about 25 hours in the single-player campaign before chasing the remaining achievements. The combat system stands on its own merits even if the story beats feel familiar to manga readers. It serves as a solid entry for the series without needing the latest generation console performance. Avoid it if you dislike repetitive boss fights or want a purely competitive fighting game with balanced multiplayer modes.

Storyline

The game's adventure mode covers the original manga's chapter 245 to 450. Chapter 245, in addition to spearheading the start of a new story arc, also marks the beginning of the so-called "Part II" myth arc, adapted on television as Naruto: Shippuden. The main story that focuses on Naruto Uzumaki is told through 8 chapters, including a prologue section. Clearing them all unlocks an additional "fragment" chapter detailing Taka's failed capture of Killer Bee, based on several nonconsecutive manga chapters from 404 to 417.