"The world of Naruto is scenic, but restricted. The free-roaming aspect is still only loosely so, and the missions still lack ingenuity. Your enjoyment of the game will be directly proportional to how much you enjoy collecting and completing. Outside of ultimate mission mode, player matches can only be played offline, and needless to say, the village is due for some renovation." --------------------- "Storm retains a familiar set of fighting features--some good, some bad. Good are the substitution jutsus, split-second maneuvers that answer aggression with a poof of smoke. Bad are the combos, which could still use a bit more depth than circle, circle, circle, down plus circle. You get the idea." --------------------- "Just like its ilk, Storm’s easy to play and even easier to master. It’s great for young ninjas, but not so much for the older crowd. The game sometimes sparkles with opportune substitution jutsus and well-timed assists, but for the most part, Storm’s still playing with the same rusted tools." --------------------- "CyberConnect2 had a lot of practice with the series’ looks on the PS2, but its latest stab at the PS3 is unlike anything they’ve ever done before. If you’re a sucker for cel-shaded graphics, it will be love at first sight. In motion, the prismatic visuals could very much pass itself off as an episode of the show ; combined with its jaw-dropping animations, subtle motion blur effects, and frenetic flair for fan service. It’s simply a sight to behold. The placid Konoha Village is remarkably replicated, yet the background stages could use a little more diversity. Slight issues aside, Ultimate Ninja Storm is a visual knockout."