Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto
- February 2, 2017
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 went out on top when it released last year and Road to Boruto is an extension of that finale from CyberConnect 2 that brings the series full circle.
"Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto" is the expansion to the original game, featuring the next generation of ninjas. Play as Boruto and Sarada, explore new areas in the Hidden Leaf Village, and experience a new story that includes the battle between Sasuke and Kinshiki. This expansion offers a deeper dive into the Naruto universe with its new characters, adventures, and storylines.
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Reviews
- The game successfully captures nostalgia for long-time fans of the Naruto series, featuring beloved characters and a new story mode based on Boruto.
- It offers fantastic visuals, refined fighting gameplay, and a vast amount of content, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
- The expansion adds meaningful side missions and new characters, enhancing the overall experience and providing a solid continuation of the story.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks significant new content compared to previous titles in the series.
- Some missions and battles are tedious, and the main story mode is relatively short.
- New characters do not add much depth to the gameplay, and the AI can be underwhelming at times.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, featuring a new narrative based on Boruto that appeals to both longtime fans and newcomers. While the main story is considered brief and some side quests are uneven, the character development and integration of familiar characters from previous titles enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted that the new characters do not significantly impact the story, and certain missions can feel tedious.
“All the characters from the previous titles and a new story mode based on Boruto, highly recommended for fans of the old games and fans of Naruto alike.”
“Thanks to some welcome changes to its core systems – mainly the improved battle mechanics and the great emphasis on story content – Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto is the most accomplished and enjoyable installment in the series yet.”
“The story and its set pieces are delivered in such a genuine manner that it does feel like it's replicating the anime in an interactive fashion.”
“It kind of disappointed me in story aspects and character selection, but I still really enjoy this game and the rest of the series.”
“Road to Boruto is a solid expansion that is somewhat let down by uneven side quests and a far too brief story mode.”
“The main story is a little short, and new characters don’t add much.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the refined fighting mechanics and engaging story content in "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto," highlighting it as the best installment in the series. Conversely, others criticize the gameplay as monotonous and lacking depth, with repetitive storylines and unfulfilling modes that offer no incentives for completion. Overall, while some find the gameplay enjoyable and well-executed, others see it as flawed and uninspired.
“This fourth chapter of the series carries over all the same major flaws from previous installments, with flat, monotonous gameplay lacking technique, a repetitive and boring story, and poor game modes that don't reward completion since all content is available from the start. Personally, I find it to be a pointless game.”
“Fantastic visuals and sound, performs rather well on the Switch, excellent and refined fighting gameplay, and oodles of content to play through.”
“Thanks to some welcome changes to its core systems – mainly the improved battle mechanics and the great emphasis on story content – Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto is the most accomplished and enjoyable installment in the series yet.”
“This fourth chapter of the series carries over all the same major flaws from previous installments: flat, monotonous gameplay lacking technique, a repetitive and boring story, perhaps even worse than the previous chapters, poor and tedious modes that make no sense to complete since they don't unlock anything, as all content is available from the start. Personally, I find it to be a pointless game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their fantastic visuals and sound, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. The game performs well on the Switch, showcasing refined fighting gameplay and a wealth of content that honors the source material.
“Everything from the graphics, sound, controls, story, extensive roster, and most importantly fighting mechanics, make an incredibly fun package that also pays fantastic tribute to the source material.”
“Fantastic visuals and sound; performs rather well on the Switch, excellent and refined fighting gameplay, oodles of content to play through.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game repetitive, noting a lack of innovation compared to earlier versions, with some missions and battles feeling tedious due to simplistic AI behavior.
“The game doesn't offer much new compared to previous versions, making the grinding feel repetitive.”
“The AI can be fairly dumb, which makes grinding through missions and battles tedious.”
“Many missions and battles feel tedious, turning the grinding experience into a chore.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for enhanced replayability in the game, suggesting that the inclusion of more characters and story arcs from the Boruto series, such as "The Scarlet Spring" and "Naruto the Last," would significantly improve the game's longevity and appeal.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a well-told story with great character development, where side missions contribute meaningfully to the narrative and introduce fun new characters to play.
“The well-told story features great character development, making the side missions feel meaningful and the new characters fun to play.”
“The character development is impressive, with each character feeling unique and their growth being a central part of the narrative.”
“I love how the game allows for deep character development, making every choice feel impactful and enhancing the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road To Boruto DLC Review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 went out on top when it released last year and Road to Boruto is an extension of that finale from CyberConnect 2 that brings the series full circle.
80%Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Road to Boruto DLC Review
With its new narrative and additional characters being as well-received as they are, Road to Boruto is a solid expansion that is somewhat let down by uneven side quests and a far too brief story mode.
65%Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto Review
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 - Road to Boruto is a must-buy for fans of Naruto and the Ultimate Ninja Storm series, but it ultimately brings nothing new to the table. It's well worth the cost of the DLC, and those who have yet to pick up Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 now have a further reason to do so with the complete edition. That being said, with the recent serialisation of the Boruto manga and an incoming anime, it would have been preferable to see an "Ultimate Boruto Storm," not to mention it would have been nice to see more playable characters from the Boruto series and perhaps a covering of "The Scarlet Spring" or "Naruto the Last" added to this, too.
70%
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