Review: Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker (PC)

Review  by Ginny W.

Naruto is a bit of a household name the world over. Even someone who’s never watched the anime could probably identify a Naruto cosplayer in a crowded room. There’s something immediately arresting about the character; maybe it’s the distinctive outfit, or a certain catchphrase. Regardless of what it is, one thing is clear – he’s bloody popular. Luckily for those wanting to cash in on video game crossovers of popular manga, popularity is really the only factor that appears to merit consideration. We’ve seen a myriad of Sword Art Online crossovers (of varying quality), and other titles based around Shonen Jump characters that never quite got off the ground. Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker occupies a comfortable place between those that have aimed high and those who aspire to little more than basic playability. It looks good and it feels good, but it has very little meat on its bones to savour.

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