Are you in the mood for ninja battle action? Then you should check out this Naruto game – for 4 euros you can’t really go wrong.
Video games about anime can generally be categorized into two types. One half is a cheap “cash grab” that wants to make a lot of money with a big name, while the other half is a solid implementation with weaknesses that at least keeps fans of the original entertained for a while.
The fact that games based on anime are considered “basically really good” is rare – but that’s exactly what makes Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 special. The number of players is currently increasing again.
What kind of game is this? Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is a classic fighting game that you can play either alone or together. In typical fighting game manner, you fight and have a few well-known special moves up your sleeve.
Overall, there are over 100 characters with different abilities and playstyles to choose from – so boredom is not an option, and it takes many, many hours before you truly master a few characters.
Why is the number of players increasing? After reaching about 1,200 to 2,400 concurrent players at peak in recent months, the number has now jumped and multiplied. Just yesterday (May 21, 2024) there were over 5,900 ninja fighters at peak (via steamcharts.com).
It’s probably due to the attractive offer. Because Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is currently discounted by 80 percent on Steam until May 27. You can get the game for 4 euros on Steam.
Although the game is already eight years old, it still looks really solid today thanks to its anime-style “cel shading” graphics. Fans of the anime source material will especially appreciate the closeness to the original in the animations.
Here’s how the reviews look: Looking at the reviews on Steam, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 has an excellent rating. Of all the reviews (over 65,000), 90 percent are positive, giving the game a overall rating of “Very Positive” on Steam.
Anyone who likes Naruto or simply enjoys good fighting games in anime style should consider whether they have the 4 euros to spare – it’s a lot of fun, especially with (or against) friends. What happens to the games on Steam once we’re no longer around was a question one user had here.
