Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is a game in development by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco-Bandai games for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It will be released on March 8th 2013 in Europe, March 5th in North America, and April 18th in Japan. The game will start with a flashback from the beginning of the Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha and then start with the Five Kage Summit Arc all the way to an unknown point in the Shinobi World War Arc. In Europe, the game is available in a "Will of Fire Edition" and "True Despair Edition".
Gameplay
Namco Bandai stated that the game will feature a 'more profound' story and a combat system that is 'aimed to further evolution'. Other than the usual form of Awakening, renamed Adversity Awakening, the game introduces a new element called Instant Awakening where players can go into awakening mode at any point during the battle, even in the middle of a combo. The down side of being in an Instant Awakened state is that it depletes a player's chakra. If a player depletes their chakra completely while in an Instant Awakening, they will have to wait for a period before being able to charge their chakra. Also characters who are awakened can now be grabbed or hit by an ultimate jutsu.
Similar to Naruto Shippūden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3, and other Naruto Wii games, characters can now be knocked out of the ring, but in this game, this will always result in an automatic loss of the match. Also, there will be stage destruction in addition to ring outs. It's also confirmed that there is a new addition in the Team Attack System as the player can now use their support characters to get ready to charge and attack. Also, support characters now have health bars and once their health is depleted, the support player can no longer be used and their body will remain on the stage lifeless.
Boss battles will also make their return to the game. The game will also have the return of missions in Konoha during story mode. The story mode will also feature "hack and slash" battles, similar to Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact. There will be a new system known as "The Ultimate Decision", where players will be able to follow different paths in the game
Development
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 was first announced by Namco Bandai Games in June 2012 in the manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump. With the official announcement, Yusuke Sasaki from Namco Bandai promised improvements regarding the fighting system and the story mode. CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama also promised the return of "epic boss battles" that were absent in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations.
In August 2012, CyberConnect2 started a new suggestion form in their official website, requesting players from all the world their opinions regarding what they would like to see in Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 and upcoming Naruto games they would release. In July 2012, Comic-Con International, Namco Bandai Games America representatives confirmed plans for a Spring 2013 release in North America.
In October 28, London MCM Expo, CyberConnect2 CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama announced a card edition, a poster, Naruto Goku DLC costume, the original Naruto Storm 3 soundtrack, the Naruto Storm 3 game, a figurine by Banpresto, and a Naruto edition and a Sasuke edition. They also stated that those who pre-order will get five free downloadable costumes, including Armoured Naruto.
In January 4, 2013, Hiroshi Matsuyama announced that there will be over 80 playable characters. In February 6, 2013, CyberConnect2 announced that blood will also be featured in the game since its rated T for Teen.
Confirmed Playable Characters
Parenthesis indicate character's Awakening Modes.
- Naruto Uzumaki (Sage Mode, Nine-Tails Chakra Mode) (Hokage Costume, Samurai Costume, Goku Costume)
- Sasuke Uchiha (Susanoo Mode, Susanoo Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan Version) (Road to Ninja Costume, Kimono Costume)
- Sakura Haruno (Allied Shinobi Forces, Herculean Mode) (Swimsuit Costume, School Uniform Costume)
- Kakashi Hatake (Allied Shinobi Forces, Sharingan Mode) (ANBU Costume)
- Yamato (Wood Style Mode)
- Sai (Allied Shinobi Forces, Fast Writing Mode)
- Shikamaru Nara (Allied Shinobi Forces, Strategy Mode)
- Ino Yamanaka (Allied Shinobi Forces, Hundred Scattered Flowers Mode)
- Chōji Akimichi (Allied Shinobi Forces, Butterfly Mode)
- Rock Lee (Eight Gates Mode)
- Tenten (Allied Shinobi Forces, Bashōsen)
- Neji Hyūga (Allied Shinobi Forces, Byakugan Mode)
- Shino Aburame (Allied Shinobi Forces, Beetle Mode)
- Hinata Hyūga (Allied Shinobi Forces, Byakugan Mode) (Road to Ninja Costume)
- Kiba Inuzuka (Allied Shinobi Forces, Food Pills Mode)
- Might Guy (Eight Gates Mode)
- Hiruzen Sarutobi (Hokage Mode)
- Minato Namikaze (Yellow Flash Mode)
- Tsunade (Herculean Mode) (Swimsuit Costume)
- Jiraiya (Sage Mode)
- Gaara (Allied Shinobi Forces, Kazekage Mode)
- Temari (Allied Shinobi Forces, Heavenly Fan Dance Mode)
- Kankurō (Allied Shinobi Forces, Salamander Mode)
- Chiyo (Chikamatsu Ten Puppets Mode)
- Killer B (Samehada, Gyuki)
- A (Raikage Mode)
- Darui (Black Lightning)
- Ōnoki (Tsuchikage Mode)
- Mei Terumī (Mizukage Mode)
- Mifune (Samurai Mode)
- Danzō Shimura (Released Seal Mode)
- Tobi (Masked Man, Fourth Shinobi World War) (Sharingan and Rinnegan Mode)
- Itachi Uchiha (Reincarnated) (ANBU Costume)
- Kisame Hoshigaki (Samehada Fusion Mode)
- Orochimaru (White Snake Mode)
- Kabuto Yakushi (Super Recovery Mode, Snake Mode)
- Kimimaro (Curse Mark Mode)
- Karin (Angry Mode, Attracted Mode against Sasuke)
- Suigetsu Hōzuki (Water Arm Mode)
- Jūgo (Curse Mark Mode)
- Pain (God Mode)
- Konan (Angel Mode)
- Yugito Nii (Matatabi)
- Yagura (Isobu)
- Rōshi (Son Goku)
- Han (Kokuo)
- Utakata (Saiken)
- Fū (Chomei)
- Hanzō (Reincarnated)
- Deidara (Reincarnated)
- Sasori (Reincarnated)
- Hidan (Jashin Ritual Mode)
- Kakuzu (Shinzo Mode)
- Asuma Sarutobi (Reincarnated)
- Nagato (Reincarnated)
- Second Mizukage (Reincarnated)
- Mū (Reincarnated)
- Third Raikage (Reincarnated)
- Fourth Kazekage (Reincarnated)
- Madara Uchiha (Reincarnated)
Story Mode Support Characters
In certain boss battles, there are special support characters that assist the player in their battle:
- Konoha shinobi (Third Hokage vs. the Nine-Tails; shoot fire balls at the Nine-Tails)
- Kushina Uzumaki (Naruto vs. the Nine-Tails; restraining the Nine-Tails)
- Killer B/Eight-Tails (Naruto vs. the Nine-Tails; punches the Nine-Tails)
- Kitsuchi (Chōji vs. the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path; traps the Statue with rock formations)
Enemies
Mini Bosses
Confirmed Bosses
- Nine-Tails (Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha)
- Masked Man
- Sasuke Uchiha (Bridge in the Land of Iron)
- Nine-Tails (Confining the Jinchūriki Arc)
- Demonic Statue of the Outer Path
- Tsunade & A
- Madara Uchiha
Confirmed Playable Stages
- Konohagakure (Part I, Normal, Destroyed, Ruined, Construction)
- Training Field
- Forest of Quiet Movement (Day, Night)
- Grassy Waves Prairie (Day, Night)
- Forest of Dead Trees
- Forest of Death
- Konohagakure Forest (Day)
- Chūnin Exams Stadium
- Chūnin Exams Preliminary Arena
- Lookout Tower
- Inn Town
- Orochimaru's Hideout (Normal, Destroyed)
- Five Kage Summit Venue
- Storm Cloud Ravine
- Bridge in the Land of Iron (Bridge, River)
- The Coast of the Land of Lightning
- Canyon of the Land of Lightning
- Snowfield
- Sunagakure
- Sunagakure Gate
- Land of Lightning Desert
- Falls of Truth
- Tailed Beast Temple
- The Uchiha Hideout
- Akatsuki Hideout
- Five-Seal Barrier Cliff
- Valley of the End
- Amegakure (Upper, Lower)
- Mount Myōboku
- Madara's Hideout
Trophies/Achievements
Trophy/Achievements | Condition |
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Burning Hidden Leaf Village | You've cleared the Prologue. |
Crash the Five Kage Summit | You've cleared Chapter 1. |
Promise of a Rematch | You've cleared Chapter 2. |
Dark Naruto Conquest | You've cleared Chapter 3. |
With Love | You've cleared Chapter 4. |
Approaching Ninja World War | You've cleared Chapter 5. |
The Ninja Alliance Struggle | You've cleared Chapter 6. |
End of the Coastline Battle | You cleared Chapter 7. |
Gain the Raikage's Approval | You cleared Chapter 8. |
Nearing the Climax | You cleared Chapter 9. |
Beyond the Ninja World War | You've cleared the Final Chapter. |
Gedo Statue, Vanished | Got A rank in The Rumbling Coast. |
Fists of Determination | Got S rank in The Rumbling Coast. |
Five Kage at Full Power | Got A rank in Bet the Future. |
Uchiha Against Five Kage | Got S rank in Bet the Future. |
End of the War | Got A rank in The Last Battle. |
Hero of the Ninja World | Got S rank in The Last Battle. |
Defeated Formidables | Got four S ranks in boss battles. |
Conquered Formidables | Got S rank in all boss battles. |
A Hidden Memory | Unlocked a Secret Factor. |
Collected Memories | Unlocked four Secret Factors. |
Memories In Your Heart | Saw all Secret Factors. |
Avenger on the Move | You cleared the fragments. |
Battle of Hidden Leaf | Got A rank in The Nine Tails' Attack. |
The Almighty Leaf | Got S rank in The Nine Tails' Attack. |
Five Kage Summit Interrupted | Got A rank in The Agitated Five Kage Summit. |
We Are Unstoppable! | Got S rank in The Agitated Five Kage Summit. |
His Answer | Got A rank in Hero and Avenger. |
To Fight a Friend | Got S rank in Hero and Avenger. |
Gaining Power | Got A rank in Overcoming Hatred. |
Nine Tails Overwhelmed | Got S rank in Overcoming Hatred. |
Vs. the Seven Swordsmen | Got A rank in Threat of the Seven Swordsmen. |
3rd Unit Rules! | Got S rank in Threat of the Seven Swordsmen. |
Hidden Action | Successfully performed a Secret Action. |
Tales That Live In An Instant | Successfully performed all Secret Actions |
Ready to Roll | You customized your ninja tools. |
New Products in Stock | The Tool Shop added to its ninja tool lineup. |
Savvy Shopper | Used a coupon. |
Gem of a Card | Got a (star)x5 Ninja Info Card. |
Team Ultimate Finisher | Finished a match with Team Ultimate Jutsu. |
Take This! | Performed an Ultimate Jutsu Finish. |
Taijutsu Master | Performed a 50-hit combo. |
Magnificent Victory | You won the battle with a full health bar. |
Blasting off | Performed a Ring-Out KO. |
Creeping Shadow | Used rear attack feature in a mob battle. |
Ruler of the Battlefield | Triggered Burst Attack in a mob battle. |
Ninja World Traveler | Visited all villages. |
First Championship | You won your first tournament. |
Historian | Completed the Ninja World Timeline. |
Consummate Storm Master | You released all achievements. |
Trivia
- This is the first Naruto game to be rated PEGI 16 in Europe. For this reason, it will also be the first game to have blood.
- While wearing the Goku costume, Naruto's Rasengan and Sage Art: Many Ultra-Big Ball Spiralling Serial Spheres techniques are used in a similar matter to the Kamehameha and Father-Son Kamehameha respectively.
External Links
Video Games | |||||||
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Ultimate Ninja series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - Card Battle - Mission - Online - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes - 2 - 3 - Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact - Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm - 2 - 3 - 4 - Generations - Revolution - Connections | ||||||
Uzumaki Chronicles series | Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles - 2 - Naruto Shippūden: Legends: Akatsuki Rising - Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna Drive | ||||||
Path of the Ninja series | Naruto: Path of the Ninja - 2 - RPG 2 - Naruto: Konoha Senki - Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō | ||||||
Ninja Council series | Naruto: Ninja Council - 2 - 2 (European Version) - 3 - 4 - Naruto Shippūden: Shinobi Rumble - Naruto Shippūden: Naruto vs. Sasuke | ||||||
Ninja Destiny series | Naruto: Ninja Destiny - 2 - 3 | ||||||
Clash of Ninja series | Naruto: Clash of Ninja - 2 - 3 - 4 - EX - EX 2 - EX 3 - Special - Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution - 2 - 3 | ||||||
Other Naruto Games | Naruto: Shinobi no Sato no Jintori Kassen - Naruto: Rise of a Ninja - Naruto: The Broken Bond - Naruto Mobile - Naruto Shippūden 3D: The New Era - Naruto Shippūden: Dairansen! Kage Bunshin Emaki - Naruto Shippūden: Dragon Blade Chronicles - Naruto SD Powerful Shippūden - Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker - Naruto x Boruto: Ninja Voltage | ||||||
Crossover Games | Jump Super Stars - Jump Ultimate Stars - Battle Stadium D.O.N - J-Stars Victory VS - Jump Force |