Ninja Storm 2 lifts CyberConnect2's formula into anime spectacle with cinematic battles and an impressive story mode. The cel-shaded art direction stays beautiful, and every key manga clash regains near-cinematic intensity.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
Fighting game by CyberConnect2 and Namco Bandai. Naruto Shippuden ninja universe fighters clash in spectacular arenas with Narutimate Storm 2 mechanics. Version japonaise de Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, scénario de l'arc Pain. 3D arena combat with special jutsu, story and versus multiplayer modes.
Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 2 review
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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.
The Japanese version keeps the original cast, and the mix grants them a place few fighting games concede: shouts of effort, breathing and lines thrown mid-action come ahead of the orchestra, even at the cost of covering the melody. That sonic hierarchy brings the experience closer to listening to an episode than to playing a versus game.
The Japanese edition unfolds the Pain arc as a book to browse: illustrated chapters, maps of the Land of Fire to cross freely, optional dialogue with villagers between fights. That novel-game structure, slower than the western campaign, leaves time to measure the destruction before the decisive battle begins.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾6,8 GB📅21/10/2010
Published by Namco Bandai
Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 2 (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese edition of Ultimate Ninja Storm 2, under its local title Narutimate Storm 2, the home of CyberConnect2's arena fighting drawn from the Naruto anime. Its appeal lies in this native version distinct from the Western editions and a measured local run, prized by import fans wanting the Japanese cut. A piece for collectors of Japanese anime versus.
Better with friends
An anime-inspired arena fighter, where two ninja clash in spectacular duels packed with techniques faithful to the show. The competition bets on spectacle, dodge timing and substitutions more than on arduous technicality, which makes it very accessible. Local versus charms fans, who relive their cult matchups in good-natured, swaggering rivalry.
Is Naruto Shippuuden - Narutimate Storm 2 still worth playing in 2026?
The Japanese version of CyberConnect2's Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 on Xbox 360, this title offers the same superb anime adaptation, where the line between playable fights and scenes from the show vanishes. The spectacular, accessible arena clashes, and the large scale boss battles, true interactive set pieces, still impress. The cel shaded art direction is of exemplary fidelity, and the original Japanese version strengthens the immersion. The technicality stays moderate. But the spectacle appeals. For Naruto fans, lovers of anime fighting and collectors of Japanese editions, this title keeps a strong appeal.
