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Review of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 on Xbox One

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Aug 2017
Cover image of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 on Xbox One
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Xbox One Xbox One logo
Released: 25 Aug 2017
Genre: Fighting
Developer: CyberConnect2
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Introduction

Get ready for ninja-infused chaos in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3! It's a raucous adventure filled with brawls, boss fights, and all that glorious shinobi drama you can handle. It's like a high school reunion of ninja powers - but instead of awkward small talk, it's all about who can throw kicks faster and spin faster than a fidget spinner on steroids. Time to dust off the kunai and head into battle!

Gameplay

In this Naruto spectacle, players indulge in a tasty 80-character buffet, showcasing your favorite ninjas, each with their own special moves - because who doesn't want to execute a perfectly timed Rasengan? The Awakening Mode takes the cake here. It's like that moment when you realize you can finish your homework in five minutes right before the deadline. With just a smidge of health left, you can unleash insane powers and utterly obliterate your foes. Teaming up with two support characters adds a cherry on top of this ninja sundae, creating a true triad of devastation - and possibly a new ninja pop band! Watch out for those destructive combos - they're straight out of a superhero action flick. Mob battles add a layer of intensity, reminiscent of pumping chests and yelling at your friends to 'just stay in formation this time!' It pits you against a swarm of ninja baddies - grab your snacks; this is going to be a marathon!

Graphics

Visually, Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 brings the A-game; it's like a painting come to life, where every Slash and Shuriken is practically glistening with detail. The animations are smoother than your last pick-up line at a club. Whether you're zooming past shadow clones at lightning speed or watching insane special techniques unfold, you will be left awestruck. It's like a ninja movie on steroids - the colors pop, and the characters ooze personality throughout their flashy moves. This is fan service at its peak - if only real-world snacks could visually impress like this!

Conclusion

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a hilarious, action-packed romp that allows players to relive all that glorious ninja drama we've grown to love. There are moments that may not be everyone's cup of tea, like cutscenes that are longer than your average Zoom meeting. Yet, the game successfully balances storytelling with exhilarating combat. The mechanics, while addictive, could use some depth - don't expect to execute complex combos like your friend posting victory videos on social media. But hey, if you're a Naruto fan or just looking to engage in some epic ninja madness, grab your controller, and get ready to go full ninja mode!

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