NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-18
Review summary
  • Outstanding overall gameplay experience
  • Excellent multiplayer with friends family
  • Superb graphics and visuals
  • Top-tier fighting game mechanics
  • Poor lazy story mode
  • Severe online lag issues
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 header

Categories

Arena FighterAnime FightingTeam-based CombatCharacter Switching MechanicsLocal MultiplayerOnline MultiplayerStory ModeAnime-themed Gameplay

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMmixedWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
74%
Unhelpful reviews
26%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
1036
Negative points
526
Gameplay points
805
Perf. points
73
Rec. points
234
Misc points
334
Point
Outstanding overall gameplay experience
Description
Players consistently describe the game as fun, enjoyable, and highly satisfying. Many call it one of the best games they have played, praising the dynamic and excellent gameplay.
Importance
49%
Excellent multiplayer with friends family
Description
The game is highly enjoyable when played with friends and family, whether locally or against each other. It works well both for solo play and social gatherings.
Importance
27%
Superb graphics and visuals
Description
Players frequently praise the graphics as fantastic, stunning, and top notch. The visuals are high quality with beautiful effects and impressive attention to detail.
Importance
25%
Top-tier fighting game mechanics
Description
The combat is fast-paced, fluid, and satisfying, with flashy and accessible mechanics. It is considered one of the best fighting games, featuring spectacular ultimate move animations.
Importance
25%
Best Naruto game in series
Description
Reviewers widely consider this the most complete and best Naruto Storm game available. It is praised as an ideal starting point and the best Naruto game ever created.
Importance
21%
Visually stunning combat effects
Description
Combat visuals are great, with fast and beautiful fights full of incredible effects and well-produced animations. The fight animations and movements look very good, making battles feel spectacular.
Importance
16%
Best Storm game in franchise
Description
Many reviewers regard this as the best game in the Storm franchise, particularly in terms of gameplay. It stands out as the superior entry among all Storm titles.
Importance
15%
Good and well-told story
Description
The narrative is well told and engaging, with a good overall story. Players appreciate the way the story is presented and find it a nice addition to the game.
Importance
13%
Innovative team switching mechanic
Description
The ability to swap team characters during battle is praised as an innovative and enjoyable feature. It makes the game significantly more fun and adds strategic depth to fights.
Importance
11%
Spectacular special moves and ultimates
Description
Special moves and ultimate attacks are spectacular and recreate iconic anime moments. The various moves and attacks look straight out of the anime, enhancing the overall experience.
Importance
11%
Accessible and balanced difficulty
Description
The difficulty is not too hard and is manageable with practice, offering an easy-to-learn but hard-to-master experience. It is not overly challenging to finish, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Importance
11%
Highly addictive and non-repetitive
Description
The game keeps players hooked for hours and does not become boring or repetitive even after extended play. The fun factor and variety maintain long-term engagement.
Importance
9%