Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is the sixth and final instalment of the Ultimate Ninja Storm series developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco-Bandai games for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam. It was released in February on the 4th in Japan, 5th in Europe and the 9th in North America. An enhanced edition called "Road to Boruto" was released in February 3, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam. A Nintendo Switch port was released on April 24, 2020. Show
GameplayReturning to this game from previous instalments is the "Wall Running" feature where two shinobi are able to fight while climbing the walls of the selected stage. Unlike previous instalments however, where if one player ran up the wall the other player was forced to fight on the wall as well, in this game it is implied that if one character runs up the wall the other character can still fight on the ground. A new feature was introduced in the game called "Leader Swap", where you can switch out the main on-point character you're fighting as to fight against your opponent with your support characters, which can be cancelled into and out of a large majority of various actions. To add balance, the character switched in will share the same life bar as the main character, as well as still maintaining an Awakening state. As a result of the new feature, support only characters from previous entries in the series have been omitted, albeit Leader Swaps can easily disengage attacks landed on the user which can invalidate offence further if used correctly (essentially allowing skilled users to maintain both offence and defence simultaneously). A new version of Naruto and Sasuke will share a unique Combination Awakening when played together. The option to select one of the three fighting types from Storm Revolution (Ultimate, Awakening, and Drive) is removed. Just like its other predecessors, the player can use all three types at once during a single and/or team battle.[1] Before starting a battle, you are able to choose between multiple jutsus and Ultimate Jutsus to use in battle, a feature that has been in previous entries of the Ultimate Ninja series, but now makes its return. The game is more realistic than its predecessors where an outfit can be damaged if it is hit and even worn off. Jutsu will have long-term effects on the outfits. For example, if a fireball hits the character, it will remain ignited for a while, but water can reverse that effect. Stage destruction will take place as well in boss battles and free battle, and there will be more details showing particles as they get worn off from an attack.[2] Other mechanics changed involve:
Playable Characters
Boss BattlesThis is the list of the boss battles featured in this game:
Combination Ultimate JutsuAll Combination Ultimate Jutsu techniques featured in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution return in Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 along with some New Combination Ultimate Jutsu. This is the list of select teams of characters that have new Combination Ultimate Jutsu when paired with each other:
Playable Stages
Story Mode-Only Stages
Adventure Mode-Only Stages
Downloadable ContentBandai Namco Entertainment Europe has announced three DLC packs - and an exclusive Combination Ultimate Jutsu for those who buy the Season Pass or buy all three packs - including: Pre-Order Exclusive DLC ("The Last" & "Boruto: Naruto the Movie" Packs)
Naruto Storm 4 DLC Pack 3: Playable Characters
Exclusive Combination Ultimate Jutsu (Season Pass/All 3 DLC Packs Bonus)
Region-Specific DLC
Road To BorutoRoad To Boruto cover.
Road to Boruto will have a new adventure mode scenario with Boruto as the controllable character along with a Sasuke Uchiha vs Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki boss battle, and several new characters including Mitsuki, and new versions of Boruto, Naruto, Sarada, and Sasuke. Road to Boruto will also allow players to use the Pre-Order Exclusive versions of Boruto and Sarada, Mecha-Naruto from the previous game, and give new playable costumes, such as Kakashi's Pre-Order Exclusive Hokage Outfit, all Region-Specific DLC, and a brand new costume for Sasuke's Part 1 Blue Outfit where he wears his arm sleeves and shuriken holster. Similar to Storm 3's Full Burst, it will exist as a standalone version with the full game and a separate DLC. Next Generations Update Pack
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How do you unlock characters in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 road to Boruto?Most characters can be unlocked by playing through the Story Mode. This is done by completing a specific chapter section of the story mode, regardless of the rating you receive at the end of every battle.
Does road to Boruto include all DLC?It features all DLC, including the latest "NEXT GENERATIONS" DLC Update Pack. Relive the Fourth Great Ninja War that unfolded in Naruto Shippuden, and experience the story of Boruto: Naruto the Movie featuring Naruto's son, Boruto Uzumaki.
How do you unlock Kinshiki and Momoshiki?Players who pre-purchase NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 – ROAD TO BORUTO for the Nintendo Switch system will receive the Early Unlock Pack. The Early Unlock Pack instantly unlocks many playable characters including two brand new characters – Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
How many characters are in Storm 4 road to Boruto?Its roster includes 106 fighters from the Naruto universe, including duplicates of the same characters, such as Naruto (Part 1) and Naruto (Six Paths Sage Mode). The game also includes characters from the films The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) and Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015).
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