Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
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About Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
CyberConnect2 brought this 2013 fighter to life for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC fans. It adapts the massive Naruto Shippuden arc into a brawler where you control over eighty characters from the anime. The game launches with a story mode covering the Fourth Great Ninja War alongside standard multiplayer options. You pick your ninja, select their moveset, and jump straight into combat across familiar locations. This title focuses on high-octane action rather than deep simulation mechanics. It serves as a solid entry point for newcomers while offering enough depth for series veterans to master combo strings.
Gameplay
Sessions revolve around switching between three characters during battle to execute flashy team attacks. You press light and heavy attack buttons to build up your chakra gauge before unleashing special jutsu or finishing moves. The camera zooms in dramatically when a character charges a powerful technique, making the screen shake with impact. Matches often last just a few minutes as health bars deplete quickly from these high-damage combos. Story mode lets you replay key anime scenes with different character perspectives to see alternate outcomes. Split screen works locally so friends can fight without needing an internet connection for every session.
What Players Think
The PlayPile data shows an IGDB score of 75.9 out of 100 based on 130 ratings. Average completion rates suggest players spend around 25 hours finishing the main story campaign. Community moods lean heavily toward "energetic" and "satisfying" during combat encounters. Review snippets frequently mention the sheer number of unlockable characters as a major plus. Long-term retention drops after the story mode ends, with average playtime plateauing once multiplayer opponents become predictable. Many users note the learning curve is steep but fair for those willing to practice frame data.
PlayPile's Take
This title costs less than most modern AAA releases yet delivers exactly what fans expect from a Naruto brawler. You get 25 hours of single-player content plus dozens of characters to unlock without paying extra microtransactions. Achievements track your win rates and specific character usage for those who want to grind. It is not perfect since the AI can be erratic, but the combat feels responsive enough to justify the price. Buy this if you want a reliable fighting game that runs well on older consoles or modest PC specs. Avoid it if you prefer deep tactical systems over flashy special moves.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB Rating
75.9
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