also known as Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
PlayStation 3
🇯🇵
Reviewed in 2013
78
Ad
✪ Reviewed on December 11, 2025
70
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 is the most epic UNS with the Ninja War and Tobi arc. Exceptional story mode, gameplay at series peak. A Naruto fighting game peak on PS3.
Your verdict
Category
Fighting2 players12+
Description
CyberConnect2 3D fighting game adapting the Naruto manga with faithful cel-shading animation. Published by Namco Bandai, released in Japan in April 2013. Spectacular combat with signature jutsu, over 40 playable characters, anime-adapted story mode, assists, and 3D arena combat. Anime fighting reference.
Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 3 review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
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
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The third entry pushes the staging to its peak: epic battles against gigantic beasts, spectacular interactive sequences and a bursting roster. Chaining techniques faithful to the anime delivers an intense, instant fan pleasure. Colourful, snappy and grandiose, a fighting game that turns every clash into a climax worthy of the series, to savour among enthusiasts.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Reliving the series' great battles in supercharged clashes and alternating fights with a spectacular story mode endlessly renews the urge to unlock the next character or scenario. Mastering the supports and the awakenings rewards the practice. Its combat depth stays limited, but the epic staging and the immense cast grip enthusiasts.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
The drive to cover the entire ninja war yields a generous campaign punctuated by oversized boss battles and memorable interactive set-pieces. Unlocking the full roster, working through side missions and mastering ultimate jutsus keeps fans busy for ages. A culminating work whose narrative breadth still upholds its reputation.
Technical info
💾6,3 GB📅18/04/2013
Published by Bandai Namco
Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 3 (PS3) price, value & rarity
Is Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 3 still worth playing in 2026?
A fighting game from CyberConnect2, Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 brings the 3D arena formula to its peak with an epic staging of the great Fourth Ninja War battles, a huge roster and oversized boss fights. The fidelity to the anime and the visual spectacle stay striking, the Full Burst edition further enriching the content. The combat system stays accessible more than technical. A spectacular fighting game to recommend for fans of Naruto and polished anime adaptations.
