Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Might Be the Complete Anime Fighting Game Package

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Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is, to be sure, a fighting game at its core. While not as rigid as Street Fighter or technical as Tekken, it does an exceptional job of continuing the legacy of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series by introducing a huge roster of over 130 characters – many of whom can interact with each other – as well as a brand new and very accessible “Simple Control Mode.” While some fans of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series might not be too hot on this totally optional simplified control scheme, the ability to ease things down a bit for newer players with simple single button attacks and movement is an excellent addition to the game, and still kept combat interesting and engaging in both the story mode and head-to-head against a real opponent. To put it bluntly, no matter how I played the game, I found myself having a blast with its quick and easy-to-grasp controls, and over-the-top visuals.

The large roster of characters opens up the potential for a ton of replayability due to their individual play styles, interactions, and how various characters from the series complement each other. Playing with a team of Naruto, Kushina, and Minato unlocked a short cutscene with the entire family working together to pull off a combined attack. The potential to discover these interactions and find complementary groups will definitely add a ton of replayability to Naruto X Boruto and help players carve out their own “perfect” team.

Outside of the standard arcade and multiplayer modes, Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has two campaigns. One of them is referred to as a “History” mode, in which you can play through the events of the anime, complete with the original voice actors from the show