First Shippuden Ultimate Ninja with characters from Naruto's adult series. The older characters and new abilities renew the gameplay. For fans who grew up with Naruto wanting to find their characters in their mature version.
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Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
Western edition of CyberConnect2 and Bandai's Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel released in 2009 (Europe, US), distributed as "Ultimate Ninja 4." The first entry to integrate the Naruto Shippuden timeskip, with a new Shippuden roster, new techniques and combat in a semi-open world. Japanese release = 3350.
Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 4 review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Cel-shading of stunning faithfulness to Kishimoto's manga, spectacular jutsus and destructible arenas: the anime seems playable frame by frame. The crisp outlines and flamboyant effects restore all the energy of the fights. This graphic virtuosity from CyberConnect2 stands as a benchmark of adaptation.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A dive into the Shippuden arc, this entry renews the cast with the heroes grown up and fresh, ever more spectacular techniques. The epic staging and the fidelity to the anime carry every battle. Triggering a devastating jutsu stays an immediate, exhilarating pleasure. Snappy, generous and gorgeous to watch, an arena versus built for fans.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,7 GB📅24/03/2009
Published by Bandai Namco Games
Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 4 (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 4 still worth playing in 2026?
Known in Japan as Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel, this Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja 4 from CyberConnect2 shifts the arena series into the manga's new era, with a renewed roster, team battles and assist techniques. The cel-shaded staging faithful to the anime, the readability of the duels and the multiplayer fun appeal to fans. The little renewed formula and an accessible depth remain. A good fighting game for fans of Naruto Shippuden and of anime arena versus.
