NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER

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NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Soleil Ltd. and was released on August 31, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER" is a multiplayer action game set in the Naruto universe. Players can create their own ninja character and join teams to compete in various modes, including 4vs4 battles and capture the flag. The game features fast-paced action and dynamic environments, allowing for acrobatic athleticism and destructible stages.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 34,096 reviews

story590 positive mentions

grinding260 negative mentions

story
3,680 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
69%
15%
The story aspect of "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker" is widely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is essentially no traditional story mode. Instead, the game features a series of repetitive VR missions that serve as a tutorial and leveling mechanism rather than a narrative experience. While some players enjoy the gameplay and character customization, the absence of a coherent storyline and the reliance on recycled missions leave many feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.
- “The story mode gives a good vibe because it's not the Naruto story that we know.”
- “As a fan of the anime series, I found myself quickly immersed in the game's storyline, which offers a wide array of missions and challenges that provide hours of gameplay.”
- “The storyline is pvp and the pve missions are for 'training'.”
- “Can't remember anything worthwhile about the story mode in the game, wouldn't recommend it unless you're looking for some PvP action.”
- “There is really no reason to play this game and waste time on the same tedious missions re-pasted with different skins and enemies, unless you really like Naruto, MMO style, which I do, but this is a shadow of a game that could be so much more.”
- “Don't expect any story/prologue/epilogue to the Naruto series, this is just a game where you play against other people.”
gameplay
1,526 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
50%
8%
The gameplay of "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker" is characterized by its dynamic and engaging mechanics, allowing for acrobatic movement and jutsu-based combat that fans of the anime will likely enjoy. However, it suffers from issues such as repetitive missions, unbalanced gameplay, and a pay-to-win model due to reliance on DLC characters, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game offers fun multiplayer battles and customization options, technical problems like lag and matchmaking inconsistencies hinder its potential, making it a mixed experience for players.
- “The gameplay is the standout feature of Shinobi Striker.”
- “Absolutely amazing gameplay and interface.”
- “Experimenting with builds and different combinations of jutsu is really fun, and when you get into an actually good match, the gameplay is really good.”
- “This inconsistency can ruin the otherwise exciting gameplay.”
- “With its lackluster gameplay, limited content, technical issues, questionable design choices, and excessive microtransactions, it fails to capture the magic of its source material and is best avoided by fans looking for a truly immersive ninja experience.”
- “The gameplay is bland and very oversimplified, making it really boring to get through.”
graphics
744 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The graphics of "Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker" receive a mixed reception from players. Many praise the cel-shaded art style for its faithful representation of the anime, with some describing the visuals as stunning and immersive, while others criticize them as outdated or lacking depth. Overall, the game is noted for its vibrant graphics and smooth animations, though some players feel it could benefit from further refinement and additional graphical options.
- “The graphics of the game are pretty good, and the sound design really makes you feel like you're in the game!”
- “The visuals are striking and well-designed, with a high level of detail that brings the characters and environments to life.”
- “The cel-shaded graphics capture the distinct art style of the anime, bringing the characters and environments to life in stunning detail.”
- “The game's graphics look very dated.”
- “From the underwhelming graphics to the clunky gameplay, it's hard to find any redeeming qualities in this title.”
- “Despite being released in 2018, the graphics feel outdated and bland.”
grinding
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
10%
89%
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many players noting it as tedious and time-consuming, often requiring extensive hours to progress or unlock content. While some enjoy the grind as part of the competitive experience, others find it repetitive and lacking in meaningful rewards, leading to a sense of frustration. Overall, the game is best suited for those who appreciate grinding and are fans of the Naruto franchise, but it may deter players who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “Also, progression feels good, it isn't too grindy at all.”
- “Insanely fun and not very grindy, so you can hang out and customize your character to your liking. Very fun!”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “There is really no reason to play this game and waste time on the same tedious missions re-pasted with different skins and enemies, unless you really like Naruto, MMO style, which I do, but this is a shadow of a game that could be so much more.”
- “The game ends up being quite grindy once you've gotten to the endgame of the PvE, but by the time you reach the grindy part, you'll have seen most of what the game offers by then.”
- “Completing objectives, achievements, and grinding missions doesn't award you with anything.”
stability
202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and frequent crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over persistent "fatal errors" and connection issues, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to an overall experience that feels unpolished and underdeveloped. While some users find enjoyment in the game, the overwhelming consensus is that its technical problems prevent it from being fully recommended.
- “This game is so good! I love it; no glitches, nothing like that. I suggest you get it.”
- “There were no glitches when I played.”
- “It is really fun and not very buggy either. This game gets a lot of hate, but it's still really good.”
- “Unbalanced beyond belief, riddled with bugs, glitches, and crashes that will make you want to off yourself every time you read the word 'fatal' or 'error'.”
- “Sadly, the game is extremely buggy and is completely filled with random crashes known as 'fatal error', which sends you back to your desktop.”
- “The game is years old but incredibly buggy, the PvE modes are incredibly unfun and poorly designed, by either being atrociously boring or just thought out so little that some things are essentially impossible to beat with some classes/jutsu.”
monetization
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
27%
63%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, featuring excessive microtransactions, a predatory loot box system, and numerous costly DLCs that many players feel should have been included in the base game. Reviewers express disappointment over the game's aggressive monetization tactics, which often lead to a pay-to-win environment, detracting from the overall experience and enjoyment. Despite some fun gameplay elements, the overwhelming focus on monetization has left many fans feeling exploited and dissatisfied.
- “Game is really fun to play but I am very against aggressive monetization.”
- “There is in-game purchases for DLC and specific items/weapons/cosmetic appearance but you can still enjoy the game through grinding.”
- “Microtransactions are a little excessive but is a good guilty pleasure game if you wanna see ninjas shooting insane projectiles at each other.”
- “Microtransaction madness: like many modern games, Shinobi Striker is riddled with microtransactions that feel predatory and exploitative.”
- “The greed and parasitic monetization of this game is a joke, 50/60 euros DLCs which are of course pay to win, with a lootbox system and a premium coin in-game, all the issues you can put in a game (don't forget this isn't a F2P).”
- “This game is barely worth $20 let alone the $50 tag they threw on this in the most blatant cash grab of the century.”
humor
130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, especially when playing with friends. Many reviews highlight the game's quirky character customization and amusing gameplay moments, despite acknowledging issues like long loading times and glitches. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm to the experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “Its unique character customization leads to cool and hilarious looking players with their own special fighting style, yet the long loading screens and a couple of glitches keep it from being perfect.”
- “I mean the game is fun and all but the offline missions get really tedious around B rank and the online netcode is hilariously janky but as long as you're not trying to take it too seriously and enjoy it for what is there, it's pretty good.”
- “This is such a gem of a game, played it solo and really enjoyed the customization of jutsus on your character, love that you can use weapons and abilities from your favorite characters and mix match them, a few unique bugs here and there which were honestly more so funny than annoying.”
music
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive quality and alignment with the Naruto theme, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking iconic tracks from the anime series. Some players appreciate the sound design and catchy tunes, noting that it enhances the gameplay experience, but there are calls for a more extensive soundtrack that includes classic pieces from Naruto and Boruto. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, it falls short for some fans who expected a more robust and nostalgic selection.
- “Additionally, the game's soundtrack features tracks from the anime series and adds to the overall immersive experience.”
- “The sound design is also impressive, with music and sound effects that perfectly capture the intensity of the battles and action sequences.”
- “Naruto has always had a brilliant OST, so it was no surprise that the music in this game was excellent.”
- “The soundtrack and music, as a personal preference, were bad and far from anything I heard in the anime or the Storm series.”
- “Music is generic... honestly sounds like the same stuff from Boruto which I was hoping for some classic Naruto soundtracks, especially when you fight Pain. I was really hoping to fight him with his theme song, but nope, sadly it's a generic Boruto filler-sounding soundtrack.”
- “I've played countless matches with parties or strangers who just sucked, and since none of my friends were interested in this game, I just pop in my headphones with battle game music while I play to keep things more entertaining.”
optimization
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
47%
32%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players citing significant performance issues such as bugs, glitches, and frame rate drops, particularly in multiplayer settings. While some users report smooth gameplay and regular updates, the consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized for various hardware configurations, leading to a frustrating experience for many. Developers have recently acknowledged these concerns and plan to focus on performance improvements moving forward.
- “Game runs smoothly and is updated regularly.”
- “The game is just the best, no lag, very nice optimization. I like the missions and customization.”
- “From the 'get-go', we have decent graphics, smooth performance with no lag and generally no issues.”
- “Good game, terrible optimization.”
- “The game also suffers from poor optimization and may experience frequent frame rate drops and other performance issues.”
- “Considering this is a multiplayer focused game, it's seemingly a bit unoptimized.”
replayability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
62%
5%
The game is praised for its high replayability, particularly in multiplayer modes, where players can enjoy endless matches and experiment with different strategies and character combinations. However, some users note that the replay value may diminish over time, especially if players become bored or if connectivity issues arise. Suggestions for improvements, such as adding a tournament mode or a guild system, indicate that while the game has strong replay potential, there are areas that could enhance the experience further.
- “I love this game and would easily rate it a 9/10 for its fun to come back to and endless multiplayer replayability.”
- “The team-based approach not only fosters a sense of camaraderie but also encourages players to experiment with different character combinations and strategies, enhancing the overall depth and replayability of the game.”
- “The game not only offers a lot of replayability, but does so in a manner that allows the user to progress at their own rate.”
- “Just be aware that the game has close to zero replay value once you get bored out of it, fair warning.”
- “I should have considered how much of a replay value I was searching for in a game.”
- “Sure missions are playable, but if you want to play harder missions and need to recruit a random to fill a spot or happen to join a random squad; expect to die a few times to lag.”
emotional
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The emotional aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players feel a nostalgic connection to the Naruto universe, evoking feelings of being part of the hidden villages, others express frustration and disappointment due to a lackluster story and technical issues. Many users highlight the need for a stronger emotional connection to keep them engaged, but the game's predatory monetization and broken multiplayer experience detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “This game is incredible; if I felt like a ninja playing the past Naruto games, these made me feel like I was a member of the hidden villages.”
- “The game is really fun; it made me feel like I'm a ninja myself back in time, where I was just a kid watching Naruto and wishing to take part in the Naruto world.”
- “They need an emotional connection and an aspect to make you want to keep coming back.”
- “Boring story, broken multiplayer and multiple attempts per each online match to connect... I wish this game had feelings so I could literally drag it through shit and abuse it.”
- “You have to grind boring story missions to unlock anything useful for online play, and I didn't enjoy the online either.”
- “Boring story.”
character development
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
58%
17%
Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking, with many reviewers noting that it relies heavily on the source material from the Naruto anime rather than offering original narratives or growth for its characters. While some praise the well-paced character development and strong storylines from the manga, others criticize the game for its bland character design and insufficient diversity. Overall, the character development is seen as a missed opportunity, overshadowed by the game's impressive graphics and visual fidelity.
- “Well-paced character development.”
- “Reviewers praised the manga's character development, strong storylines, and well-executed fight scenes.”
- “Totally worth it�� many options for self character design.”
- “Character design is also very bland.”
- “Shinobi Striker lacks a story...or character development.”
- “The only story and character development you will find here is from its source material - the Naruto anime series.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The atmosphere in the game's lobby is praised for its pleasantness, but reviewers express a desire for a more immersive experience akin to "Rise of Ninja," suggesting that incorporating climbing walls and ninja tools for practice would enhance exploration and overall ambiance. The nostalgia for the setting of older games highlights a missed opportunity for a richer atmospheric experience.
- “The atmosphere in the lobby is very nice.”
- “If they had their main lobby like 'Rise of Ninja', with climbing walls or using ninja tools to practice and get used to controls instead of going to time-limited VR rooms, and just exploring more places and the atmosphere in general, the game would have been super golden.”
- “The atmosphere feels lacking; it would have been much better if they had a more immersive main lobby like 'Rise of Ninja', where players could climb walls or use ninja tools to practice instead of being confined to time-limited VR rooms.”
- “The game misses the mark on atmosphere; exploring more places and having a richer environment would have made it feel more engaging, especially compared to older titles.”
- “While the gameplay isn't terrible, the overall atmosphere suffers from a lack of exploration and interaction, making it feel less vibrant than it could be.”

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29h Average play time

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NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is a action game.

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 29 hours playing NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER.

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER was released on August 31, 2018.

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER was developed by Soleil Ltd..

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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