"Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" (PS4/XB1/PC)

[Firaga 5,947]

I think this preorder thing is blown a little out of proportion. Sure, it sucks; you can't play as a couple characters. But I guarantee, as in Smash Bros and most other fighting games, that there will be maybe three or four characters you play as the most, out of an already huge roster if all of Storm 3's cast is coming back. I don't think it's that big a deal, it's marketing to ensure that your game stays popular and you have guaranteed sales day-one. And to be honest, the PS4 has been out for some time now and is easily accessible to everyone, therefore it'd be natural for CC and Bandai to market towards the haves rather than the have nots.

 

You don't get it, man. I play as everybody. Not even for online, just when I want to fool around with the CPU. And knowing that my roster is incomplete because I didn't slap down some money at the right time is just not right. Why should I be punished because I got the game through other means?

[Clouded Sun 1,232]

You don't get it, man. I play as everybody. Not even for online, just when I want to fool around with the CPU. And knowing that my roster is incomplete because I didn't slap down some money at the right time is just not right. Why should I be punished because I got the game through other means?

You're not punished for not buying early, others are rewarded for being the first to purchase. This has been going on not just with NUNS games but the video game industry in general. Same goes for promos (ex. in the PC world, if you buy a particular graphics card you get a free game for a limited time. That's not punishment)

[Firaga 5,947]

You're not punished for not buying early, others are rewarded for being the first to purchase. This has been going on not just with NUNS games but the video game industry in general. Same goes for promos (ex. in the PC world, if you buy a particular graphics card you get a free game for a limited time. That's not punishment)

 

It is punishment. I didn't buy the game at the right time, so I don't get all the content. I'm not one to bitch about DLC, but this is just blatant. And no, this has not been a thing that has been going on with NUNS. The first damn game all had FREE DLC. Yes, it just support characters, but it was still free. The only other time NB has pulled this with Storm is the Goku costume for Storm 3, and you know what, I really don't want this to become an ongoing trend.

Edited September 17, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Shulk 8,623]

I think this preorder thing is blown a little out of proportion. Sure, it sucks; you can't play as a couple characters. But I guarantee, as in Smash Bros and most other fighting games, that there will be maybe three or four characters you play as the most, out of an already huge roster if all of Storm 3's cast is coming back. I don't think it's that big a deal, it's marketing to ensure that your game stays popular and you have guaranteed sales day-one. And to be honest, the PS4 has been out for some time now and is easily accessible to everyone, therefore it'd be natural for CC and Bandai to market towards the haves rather than the have nots.

I like to try out a lot of different characters, and Boruto and Sarada were among those who I wanted to play as. Either way, if I'm getting a fighting game, I want the complete roster. Locking two characters behind a pre-order is absolutely freaking ridiculous.

 

As for the PS4, not everyone can get one yet. They're still pretty expensive. I wasn't even able to get my PS3 until last year, so I'm not expecting to get a PS4 any time soon. Namco easily could have kept pre-order bonuses to costumes like they did with Storm 3 and Revolution, but no, they're screwing over all the people who can't pre-order the game. Namco's pulled this crap before, but this just happened to be the event that made me snap.

[Firaga 5,947]

In this newest scan (translated by ShonenGameZ.com in this article), Itachi (in Edo Tensei form) and Shisui Uchiha are confirmed playable, but with a twist: their Awakenings have been changed to a Perfect Susanoo, designed by the author of the Naruto manga, Masashi Kishimoto.

 

[Firaga 5,947]

Big big news from New York Comic Con.

 

First off, a new trailer for the story mode, focusing on the exploits of Obito Uchiha, along with some new footage of Itachi and Shisui using their new Perfect Susanoo Awakenings:

 

 

Speaking of those two, there were more screenshots released for the PS Awakenings as well:

 

Edited October 8, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Tails 6,692]

Big big news from New York Comic Con.

 

First off, a new trailer for the story mode, focusing on the exploits of Obito Uchiha, along with some new footage of Itachi and Shisui using their new Perfect Susanoo Awakenings:

 

 

Speaking of those two, there were more screenshots released for the PS Awakenings as well:

 

Really looking forward to seeing how Itachi and  Shisui's fully awakened Susanoo will play out in Storm 4.

[Firaga 5,947]

In this article on ShonenGameZ.com, a new (translated) scan has been released with details on "Adventure Mode" and "Online Mode", with other misc. news.

 

 

Notice how in the Adventure Mode screenshots, Naruto has a bandaged hand. Fans speculate that this means this mode is available after beating the initial Story Mode and after the final battle between Naruto v. Sasuke. 

Edited October 29, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Shulk 8,623]

In this article on ShonenGameZ.com, a new (translated) scan has been released with details on "Adventure Mode" and "Online Mode", with other misc. news.

 

 

Notice how in the Adventure Mode screenshots, Naruto has a bandaged hand. Fans speculate that this means this mode is available after beating the initial Story Mode and after the final battle between Naruto v. Sasuke. 

I really hope that online play is better optimized this time. I'm too afraid to even try online battles in Revolution after how terrible it was in Storm 3. It'd also be nice if people would learn to quit spamming their jutsu/grab all the time.

 

Also, the bit about DLC... any word on specifics regarding DLC? I'm assuming (hoping) it's just costumes, but knowing Namco lately, you can never tell what they'll pull...

[Firaga 5,947]

Also, the bit about DLC... any word on specifics regarding DLC? I'm assuming (hoping) it's just costumes, but knowing Namco lately, you can never tell what they'll pull...

 

No other news on DLC is avaliable.

 

Also, CC2 has already confirmed that they're not doing costume bundles for DLC this time around.

[Firaga 5,947]

^ Following the post I made about DLC, funnily enough:

In this article, ShonenGameZ.com translated a scan featuring details about DLC are now available in the form of three DLC packs, estimated to be sold in US dollars for about 5 to 6 dollars each.

 

The first two packs labeled as "Another Scenario" 1 and 2 will feature possible bonus material for the story mode as well as a single bonus costume each and the last pack will have four playable characters. All three packs will include additonal content such as team Ougis, ninja info cards, transferable item sets, "match making voices", and more costumes. Some of the costumes included in the packs will be from previous Storm games.

 

Here is the full scan here:

 

Edited November 2, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Shulk 8,623]

^ Following the post I made about DLC, funnily enough:

In this article, ShonenGameZ.com translated a scan featuring details about DLC are now available in the form of three DLC packs, estimated to be sold in US dollars for about 5 to 6 dollars each.

 

The first two packs labeled as "Another Scenario" 1 and 2 will feature possible bonus material for the story mode as well as a single bonus costume each and the last pack will have four playable characters. All three packs will include additonal content such as team Ougis, ninja info cards, transferable item sets, "match making voices", and more costumes. Some of the costumes included in the packs will be from previous Storm games.

 

Here is the full scan here:

 

The DLC actually doesn't sound too bad this time around... I'm wondering who those four characters are going to be. I'll feel a little mad if I pre-order the game, then find out that Boruto and Sarada are going to be sold as additional DLC.

[Firaga 5,947]

The DLC actually doesn't sound too bad this time around... I'm wondering who those four characters are going to be. I'll feel a little mad if I pre-order the game, then find out that Boruto and Sarada are going to be sold as additional DLC.

 

Nah. If that were the case, SSJ4 Vegeta and the two Freeza armors would be available to download.

 

Also, just because I think this is funny: Latin American players will receive an exclusive DLC in the form of Sage Naruto and Taka Sasuke... wearing stylized versions of their normal gear to look like ponchos. Not even joking, here they are:

 

 

http://www.saiyanisland.com/2015/10/naruto-storm-4-free-roam-online-poncho-dlc/

 

 

Also, insert the usual "DLC sucks" bullshit from fans because at this point, it comes with any game that involves DLC... yay.

Edited November 2, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Shulk 8,623]

Nah. If that were the case, SSJ4 Vegeta and the two Freeza armors would be available to download.

 

Also, just because I think this is funny: Latin American players will receive an exclusive DLC in the form of Sage Naruto and Taka Sasuke... wearing stylized versions of their normal gear to look like ponchos. Not even joking, here they are:

 

 

http://www.saiyanisland.com/2015/10/naruto-storm-4-free-roam-online-poncho-dlc/

 

 

Also, insert the usual "DLC sucks" bullshit from fans because at this point, it comes with any game that involves DLC... yay.

Good point. Well, guess I'll still be pre-ordering a game for a system I don't own yet... Yay.

 

Those ponchos... I want them, too.

 

Personally, I think it depends on how the DLC is handled. This DLC sounds good, pre-order DLC aside.

[Firaga 5,947]

Good point. Well, guess I'll still be pre-ordering a game for a system I don't own yet... Yay.

 

Those ponchos... I want them, too.

 

Personally, I think it depends on how the DLC is handled. This DLC sounds good, pre-order DLC aside.

 

Pooooonchooooos...

 

It does, but even so, that doesn't stop the flow of ignorance from people who barely even know how DLC works in 2015 but choose to complain about it anyway.

Edited November 2, 2015 by Firaga Sensei

[Hero of Winds 2,576]

Give me those ponchos. Just give me Naruto in full stereotypical poncho, sombrero and the mustache.

 

After a reread, the dlc is partially worth it. They actually made a note that some of the DLC is actually just base game unlockable content that you can get without buying the dlc.

Edited November 2, 2015 by Hero of Winds

[Firaga 5,947]

After a reread, the dlc is partially worth it. They actually made a note that some of the DLC is actually just base game unlockable content that you can get without buying the dlc.

 

I forgot to mention that. Thanks.

[Firaga 5,947]

YouTuber wajinshu uploaded this video showing off screenshots of another region exclusive DLC item, the country of origin being China, where Naruto is dressed in tradiional Chinese garb.

 

[Firaga 5,947]

We have a new scan (translated by ShonenGameZ.com here) for the story mode, showing off a battle between Kakashi using his True Susanoo and Kaguya in her unstable Ten Tails form.

 

[Firaga 5,947]

YouTuber ShikasClouds and frequent player of the Naruto Storm series has reported that a PS4 demo for the game will be released soon in Japan:

 

[Awesome Sauce 634]

When this is out, the anime will be obsolete.

[Shulk 8,623]

When this is out, the anime will be obsolete.

Uh... How so? The games and anime both tell the story in different ways. With the games, you get the interactive side of it, but the anime probably has better pacing and writing, and the fights are more exciting. Not to mention that Storm 3 completely screwed up the story.Also, if you really want a definitive way to experience Naruto's story, that would be the manga. The anime is still good for the animation and sound, while the games let us participate in the events. Each medium has its advantages.

[Clouded Sun 1,232]

Uh... How so? The games and anime both tell the story in different ways. With the games, you get the interactive side of it, but the anime probably has better pacing and writing, and the fights are more exciting. Not to mention that Storm 3 completely screwed up the story.Also, if you really want a definitive way to experience Naruto's story, that would be the manga. The anime is still good for the animation and sound, while the games let us participate in the events. Each medium has its advantages.

For people who wanna get the full story of Naruto without the hundred filler episodes and chapters, the game would make sense. That's what he's saying. Sure you could read the manga and the anime, but the amount of content that's important to the story, which is undeniable to any Naruto fan, has a much smaller ratio than the Storm games. And Storm 3 was very well done in wrapping all the important points of the arc up to the Ninja war well.

[Shulk 8,623]

For people who wanna get the full story of Naruto without the hundred filler episodes and chapters, the game would make sense. That's what he's saying. Sure you could read the manga and the anime, but the amount of content that's important to the story, which is undeniable to any Naruto fan, has a much smaller ratio than the Storm games. And Storm 3 was very well done in wrapping all the important points of the arc up to the Ninja war well.

Sure, Storm's good if you want to get the absolute minimum in terms of the story, and have it all told in a really weird way. Anyone who wants the real Naruto experience should still read the manga, though. It's far better if you want to know the whole plot, and doesn't cut anything. It's pretty much undeniable that the manga is the real way to get the whole story. The only people who I've seen say otherwise are the people who didn't read it. If you skip the filler, the anime is also good, but the manga is the completely uncut version of the story, told the way that Kishimoto intended for it to be.

 

Also, Storm 3's ending was absolutely horrible. "Oh no, my mask was destroyed! I quit, Ninja Alliance wins!" It also skipped out on a lot of the fights during the war, and messed up some other details.

[Firaga 5,947]

ShonenGameZ.com released an article where they unveiled a new scan from Weekly Shonen Jump. The scan confirms that the previously talked about demo for the game will be released for the Playstation 4 next week. It is still unconfirmed whether this will be for Japan only or if it will be released internationally.

 

The scan is not translated directly but ShonenGameZ.com have provided text translations in their article.

 

Scan:

 

 

EDIT: Some additional news.

 

Bandai Namco has released screenshots of the Story Mode i.e. the free roam mode where Naruto has his hand bandaged up. YouTuber wajinshu uploaded a compilation video of the pictures:

 

Edited November 27, 2015 by Firaga Sensei