Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
The next exciting entry in the STORM series, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Naruto's anime debut, releases 2023! The game features new playable characters in addition to the 124 ninjas from past series! Plus, it connects key moments from the first four STORM entries into one game for the first time.
What it feels like
Fast-paced battle momentum and powerful jutsu effects create kinetic rush and flow during combat. The series treats its ninja conflicts and character relationships with sincere emotional weight.
What it's about
The Naruto universe features magic-like jutsu powers, mythological creatures, and a secondary fantasy world of ninja clans. The Naruto series centers on bonds between characters, reflected in team composition and narrative moments. Story modes follow ninja protagonists through transformative arcs as part of the broader Naruto narrative.
How it plays
Fast-paced ninja battles with stylized combat execution are the core gameplay loop, characteristic of character action games. The game emphasizes combo-driven combat mechanics typical of 3D fighting games, with chained ninja abilities. Players select from 124+ playable ninjas, forming teams and managing character rosters for different encounters.
How it looks and sounds
The game is deeply rooted in anime aesthetics, directly adapting the visual style of Naruto's 20-year animation tradition. Character models are rendered with cel-shading to emulate hand-drawn anime appearance in 3D form. Bold saturated colors typical of anime visual identity define the look of jutsu effects and character designs.
How it's structured
Two distinct story modes provide a bounded narrative arc connecting moments from four previous entries in the series. Single-player story modes are prominently featured alongside multiplayer, offering a solo experience. Online PvP and competitive multiplayer are core modes alongside single-player story content.
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