Do not feel about 20 years already serial Naruto accompany lovers of anime and manga around the world. For almost two decades, the serial of Masashi Kishimoto's work has been transformed into a popular work.
Not only children, teenagers and even parents are smitten with the story of this yellow-haired journey. And as it should be anime or manga top story, the Naruto series in fact also attracted the attention of game developers to be adapted into game form.
Naruto game travel itself is fairly long. Beginning in 2003, Naruto first came into the game through the Naruto title: Clash of Ninja which was released only for the Nintendo GameCube platform. Slowly but surely, Naruto's game evolves towards a more modern platform, yet still dominated by a platform made by Nintendo.
When viewed from the titles of outstanding games, Naruto games mostly carry the genre of fighting. It's just that there is one that carries the genre outside of fighting, such as Naruto: Ninja Council or Naruto: Path of the Ninja. It was even less prestige than the genre of fighting.
Of the many titles Naruto fighting game that is outstanding, Ultimate Ninja series proved to be the best-selling series, including in Indonesia itself. In addition to being present on the popular platform, PlayStation, Naruto Ultimate Ninja has an interesting gameplay.
Released in a year not much different from Naruto: Clash of Ninja, this series was developed by Bandai Namco Games along with game developer CyberConnect2. Both commitments continue to the next Ultimate Ninja series, until now has reached the newest series, namely NarutoShippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (for the next we will call with UNS 4).
As seen in the numbers behind, it is clear that this is a canal from Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (UNS 3). Therefore there are many new features that are carried in the new series. Without lingering we will give a little picture or review during the game menjajal this UNS 4.
End of Shinobi Travel
The storyline that carried on UNS 4 did adopt from story or story line according to manga and anime. Therefore, you will find a lot of similarities between games with anime.
Also not so similar-very similar because the storyline offered game is not like anime that mostly contain filler. So, you will not get tired of seeing unimportant scenes such as past flash back and forth as you often see in the anime series.
Simply recognized Story game mode is nicely packaged by CyberConnect2. You will play a number of chapters with some episodes in them. Created using an elaborate storyboard concept, the story mode in UNS 4 splits into two lines, the story of Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke.
Although split into two, eventually the path will re-unite at the end of the chapter. So you have to finish every episode in it. In addition to the main story, there is also a side story (side story) that actually has nothing to do with the main story, but still interesting to play.
As stated at the beginning, UNS 4 is a continuation of UNS 3. Opened from the legend fight scene between Hashirama Senju's first Hokage against his eternal rival Madara, the story continues with the 4th Ninja War, where all the shinobi unite against Uchiha Obito and Madara.
The Interactive Actions system used in Story Mode is similar to Quick Time Event. Source
Although carrying the fighting genre, 3D battle scenes that exist in Story mode is not boring. In addition to the usual fight, there is also the concept of Dramatic Battle contest, where you will be presented with Interactive Actions (IA) feature. IA here is actually more similar to the Quick Time Event (QTE) method as you often find in other action game titles. Only, the buttons appear fairly quickly, so it takes agility fingers when playing.
In addition to IA there is a fight mode Mob Battle. Unlike IA or normal battle, Mob Battle only exists in a number of episodes. For those of you who like to play games gebak-gebuk kind of Dynasti Warrior, certainly Mob Battle mode has become one of the favorite fashion.
One of Mob Battle's most interesting modes is when Uchiha Obito young rampage ninja from the village of Kirigakure, who chases Hatake Kakashi and Nohara Rin. There's a Mob Battle between Kakashi and a ninja from Iwagakure village, as well as Mob Gamakichi with a strange monster from the Ten Tails.
Finish playing Story Mode but do not want to play Free Battle right away? Then you can try Adventure game mode. This game mode takes time after the Story Mode, where the shinobi world is peaceful and normal again and Kakashi has served as the 6th Hokage to replace Tsunade.
In this game mode you will explore the whole world of shinobi. You will visit famous places in the Naruto story, such as the Konoha villages, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, or even places like the Uchiha hideaway though. However, all these areas have limited areas. Only Konoha has a large area.
Adventure Mode makes you feel the experience of exploring the shinobi world.
You will work on a variety of tasks, ranging from heavy to light tasks. Although in practice you will explore using Naruto characters (accompanied by Haruno Sakura and Hyuga Hinata at the beginning), anyway when fighting you can use your favorite characters at will.
There is also a mode of combat that is set with certain characters and enemies. Or in other words play a battle scene in the past. Usually this happens when you encounter Memory Fragment items.
Memory Fragment will play back the battle scenes, ranging from small Naruto era fights to Shippuden. As an example of Uchiha's sibling fight scenes against Kabuto in the cave. There is also a time when The Taka against Killer Bee in Kumogakure village.
Similar but not the same
Gameplay is updated with some features
UNS 4 is present for the current-gen console platform, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is clear if there is an increase in graphics from the previous series. Although still using the same image technique cel-shading, graphic quality UNS 4 can be said to have increased significantly from the previous 720p to 1080p.
Similarly, the effects of thick volumetric lighting felt in various areas of the fight. In the battlefield area where Kabuto residing for example, thick feel the rays or sun lavishness like a highlight of your television screen.
Nuance of the battle is also now more felt with the Armor Break feature. As the name implies, this feature allows clothing or character conditions to be messy and battered. So, if you fight to death, then the character you play will appear chaotic.
Similarity is still happening in the gameplay mechanism. One of the factors that makes fighting games like UNS 4 interesting is its fast fighting style. This is because it seems that the developers want to make the impression that this is the real style of fighting shinobi.
Although it can not match the game of fighting in general, but you can still create a combo just by using a single button, the circle. While the triangle button still serves as a trigger secret move, box to throw shuriken, cross to jump, and L2 for subtitute jutsu.
Similar to previous versions, the fight can be done in single match or team match. However, different here is now you can change the leader when playing team match. So, friends or support characters that had only provided small attacks can now be used at will in turn.
Changes also occur in joint attack or linked secret technique. In UNS 4 a number of characters that have a bond (bound) can launch secret jutsu simultaneously. For example when I use three legendary Sannin (Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru), all three of them compactly combine enemies with a cool combination of jutsu.
But strangely, not all characters that have a bond can launch a combination of jutsu. It is found on Yuhi Kurenai's team of Team 8 (Hyuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Aburame Shino). Even so, you can still watch Hinata action in a linked secret technique when paired with a single clan character, like Hyuga Neiji and Hyuga Hanabi.
Still around linked attack, the awakening feature is now also updated with linked awakening. This means that awakening not only happens to the main character, but also in the support character. Fitu Awakening is then enhanced by the presence of Uchiha Itachi's Perfect Susanoo and Uchiha Sishui.
Shunsuke Fujita, Producer, Bandai Namco Entertainment, when I met at GameStart 2015, in Singapore a few months ago said that Perfect Susanoo was deliberately created directly by the creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto.
The name of the ninja is certainly equipped with the ability to be in all fields. When walking and fighting on the water is considered normal, then it is time you fight on the wall. Yes, this is called the Wall Run feature, where you can fight on top of the wall sideways. Only, not all areas have a wall to be a place to fight.
Rows of Multiple Fighters
The characters of the fighter now have more than 100
UNS 4 becomes the ultimate series of Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm. Certainly if the number of fighter appear more than the previous version. In total there are more than 100 fighters confirmed by Bandai Namco.
Even so, when calculated carefully the number of fighter is still less than 100. There are some slots that are still empty fighters. I myself do not understand how the empty slot will be filled. Given as far as I've completed Story Mode there are only a few extra characters, like Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura versions of The Last Movie, as well as Hanabi.
This duo is Perfect Susanoo specifically designed for this game.
Talk version, the fighters appear with versions or can be said different costumes. Some of the costumes can be purchased at the Bandai store, partly by completing the game mode. Not just the look that changed, each costume in fact also affect the fighting style and jutsu.
For example when I tested Kakashi Double Sharingan version, it feels once fighting style and jutsu issued will be different from Kakashi while still in Anbu. Similarly with Naruto who comes with various versions, ranging from boys, Shippuden, Sage, to Rikudo Sennin. But, there are also costumes that do not affect the style of fighting and jutsu.
Exciting Online Fighting, But ...
Do not want to miss the other fighting game, Bandai Namco also presents an online fight mode (Online Battle). Of course to be able to fight with players across the world of PlayStation Network (PSN) account you must have PlayStation Plus access.
There are several menus in the online battle mode, ranging from Match, Match Player, to League and Tournament. You can also make character modifications by purchasing alternate costumes as well as your profile cards in online battles.
All that can be bought using the currency in the game, namely Ryo. But do not worry about draining your pockets because true UNS 4 no mikrotransaksi system. Ryo can be obtained easily by playing Story Mode or regular fight in Free Battle Mode.
Fighting online is an exciting, thrilling experience, as well as honing your ninjutsu ability. But, do not expect you can win the battle if the internet connection in your home away from the fast words. For comparison, although tested using the internet with a speed of 3 Mbp still a delay when fighting.
Broadly speaking UNS 4 times this brings significant changes than previous versions. In addition to improved graphics, this new gameplay feels more exciting. With the Change Leader feature, you will not be bored playing with only one peatrung only. After all you can mutually at will.
It is clear that UNS 4 is becoming a fan service. For the Serious fans of the Naruto series, playing UNS 4 feels very fun as if watching anime. The reason, in addition to the cool gameplay with cinematic spices on secret jutsunya, all the rows of many fighters that have the same sound as the original version.
Then what about gamers who are not big fans of Naruto? It seems to be a bit confused following the story line in Story Mode. Even so, with the delivery and processing of a slick story from CyberConnect2, you can enjoy the storyline like watching anime series.
With the ending of Naruto's story as in the manga it will raise big questions. Will there be a successor from UNS 4? I do not know, only God and Masashi Kishimoto know.
