NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 2 immerses players in the mythical world of ninja with new expansive environments, exciting plot twists, explosive battle systems and stunning visuals. The game will also feature a new and improved Support Character system where players can call upon allies for help in battle.
GenreFighting Games
Platforms xbox360
DEVELOPER CyberConnect2 | PUBLISHER Codemasters | RELEASE DATE
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 Reviews xbox360
gamer.no review
det er heilt tydeleg at dette er eit spel laga av eit utviklarteam som verkeleg elskar kjeldematerialet. Naruto si verd har blitt brakt til live på ein fantastisk måte som verkeleg viser den største respekt for både anime- og manga-seriane. Spelet er blendande vakkert, og er heilt ulikt noko anna du vil finne på konsollar i dag. Det er er kjærleikserklæring til det fargerike og det kreative.
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consolemonster.com review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 will instantly appeal to fans but there is certainly no reason why others shouldn’t have a look in. Playing a few rounds online will show elitist fighting fans just how skill based this fighting game can be, and for everyone else there is the forgiving AI, low ranking online players and friends to compete against. Either way there will certainly be competition for you to storm.
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xbox360achievements.org review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is without a doubt the best anime title by quite some way; the graphics are superb and the combat is top notch. The adventure mode does stall at times, but give it a chance and it’ll soon draw you in – it’s nice to see a game that goes well over the regular ten hours play time too, and it never feels like time wasted thanks to the vividly realised world. There are some niggles here and there, including some rather lengthy and persistent loading screens, but nothing that breaks the game or makes it anything other than thoroughly entertaining. It may not be for everyone, but fighting fans and those who love the series should make this a must buy. Everyone else should at least give it a go. You owe it to yourself.
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ztgamedomain.com review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja: Storm 2 is proof as to how far we have come when it comes to creating worlds of gaming. Even if you’re not verse in the ways of the ninja, but still enjoy Japanese animation, this game will amaze you. Just do yourself a favor and switch the audio to Japanese; otherwise the English audio will make you want to rip your ears off.
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3djuegos.com review
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multiplayer.it review
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gamechronicles.com review
Presentation is where Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 really succeeds, as the game is dripping with gorgeous anime visuals. It just feels like the show where it should, and even if you have never really watched the show, there is a lot to be appreciated here. It’s easy to write off a game based on a popular anime, but just know that this one will suprise you with it’s quality.
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gametrailers.com review
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mondoxbox.com review
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gamingnexus.com review
One thing that I enjoy about the Naruto games is that they are like a Cliffs Notes version of the show, packing in all the action without nearly as much of the fluff. I can get the entire Shippuden story arc in just one game. For example, the first two chapters of the game actually cover over fifty episodes. To take the time to watch that would far exceed what I have available these days, so I can really appreciate the condensed package that Namco Bandai offers, not to mention that if you just wanted the story, buying the game would save over purchasing individual DVDs. It’s not as though they skimp on content, they just have it really well trimmed. You’ll still see the story from different points of view while getting the main bits. I don’t think I really need to get in to the Naruto story if you’re reading this review, but just know that it matches the show quite faithfully, with all the important battles and story arcs intact. You’ll be rescuing Gaara, fighting Orochimaru, and even taking on the Akatsuki group all in this tight little package. There are also quite a few references to the original Naruto series that serve as bonus fan service, if you are skilled enough to reach them.
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gaming-age.com review
Overall, Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 is totally worth seeking out, even if you’re not a big Naruto fan to begin with. It surprised me by its visual quality, and how much fun I had with the combat. The pacing isn’t always even, sometimes there’s a little too much story getting in the way of the action for me, but overall I think it’s a lot of fun. Definitely one of the bigger surprises for me this year, and I’m hoping that the inevitable sequel will keep this level of quality.
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spaziogames.it review
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ign.com review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja: Storm 2 is one of the more gorgeous games I’ve seen in a long time. They’ve really captured the feeling of the cartoons, and playing the Adventure Mode — at least in the less tedious portions — feels like you’re playing inside an episode of the anime. The fighting system is surprisingly rich; I just wish they’d unlocked the full character roster from the start. No one wants to buy a fighting game, invite their friends over, and then realize they need to play hours of a story mode just to get their favorite characters. Still, this is a fun fighter, even if you don’t really care for the subject matter.
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gamefocus.ca review
CyberConnect2 has once again done a smash up job with this latest in the series of the boy with his very own “Ninja way” and has made broad strokes with their collective brush to merge 3D design and 2D art. NS:UNS2 has a few faults that may or may not be caused by the need to keep a close eye on authenticity to the orignal concept, but considering how well they pull off the package, I think they deserve kudos. If this latest example of their expertise is any indication of the future, then I hope we’re all looking forward to their new project with Capcom, called Asura’s Wrath. Namco Bandai better hang on to these boys. They are looking to be big hitters very soon. I hope we see them pen another Naruto in the future. The property still has a lot of steam in Japan and here as well. At this point I can’t think of anyone else I would want to see do it. Believe it.
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gamerlimit.com review
CyberConnect2 could have made another addition to the bargain bin that so many licensed media games are, but they put a lot of effort into Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and tried a lot of new things. A lot of them worked, others didn’t, but it’s extremely impressive to see this kind of ambition both in a genre as worn as fighting games and in the subset of licensed media games, whose reputation precedes it most unfavorably. Ninja Storm 2 won’t win any game of the year awards and non-fans may not find the appeal of a lot of extra content, but it’s a thoughtfully designed and surprisingly well presented title.
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extremegamer.ca review
Some boss battles even completely change the gameplay. Certain boss fights will, for example, shift from a 3D fighting game to an on-rails shooter. The variety of gameplay and sheer cinematic scope of the boss fights offers the best moments in the game and makes the sometimes tedious journey to the next boss fight worth it just to see the end result.
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eurogamer.it review
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vandal.net review
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oxm.co.uk review
Naruto has wonderful elements – an otherworldly imagination, a strong story, and a comical cast. It has decent elements, such as the immediately satisfying but shallow combat. And it has disappointing elements, such as the exploration being cramped by being told “that’s not the way”.
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gamereactor.se review
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gamerevolution.com review
The multiplayer component is a mixed bag. While split-screen is handled fairly well, trying to find an online match is comparable to playing Russian roulette with a semi-automatic. And then when you finally manage to get online, you’ll either have weird “lag spikes” that cause you to stare stupidly at the ground or find someone who spams the same moves over and over again. The battle modes (and, by extension, multiplayer) are engaging enough to continue playing long after you’ve lost the receipt for buying the game, and if games like Capcom vs. SNK and Soul Calibur can be sold (and make a nice profit!) with a barely existent storyline, there’s no reason why Naruto should be judged any differently.
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