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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 68 | 66 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 61% | 61 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 56 | 65 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 37 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 106 reviews sampled · 66 total reviews in window · weighted 60.1 up / 12.3 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (65)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 50
“NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS definitely offers the best visuals in the Ninja Storm series. However, the storytelling, which follows Naruto from his youth through the Shippuden era to the time when he became the Hokage of his dreams and had a son, Boruto, is chaotic. As a result, the game’s potential has been limited to nothing more than a classic beat-’em-up where you can choose from 130 characters. Considering the entire Ultimate Ninja STORM series and the high standards it has set, this is merely a polished average.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections fails to properly unite previous entries into a single, glorious package. Instead, it offers a mediocre retelling of the Naruto storyline and an agonizing list of missing content from the previous games. And yet, if you just want a Naruto game with the biggest roster of characters ever to play with your buddies, this is a great title. Still gorgeous and fun, but in no way the best way to celebrate the renowned series.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“With Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, Bandai and Cyberconnect 2 promised to bring the series into the modern era of fighting games. The title succeeds in convincing with its novel story and gameplay, but in general it feels mostly like an expansion of the Ninja Storm titles.”
read full review ↗ - 67
“Although Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections brings along some incredible battle mechanics and detailed customization elements, the game is lacking in a decent single-player story mode. Special Story mode wasn't very interactive or interesting for my tastes.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS was to be the perfect opus for all fans of the franchise, and even for new players wishing to discover this universe. The basic premise is interesting, with spectacular battles, a large character roster and accessible gameplay. Unfortunately, the story mode aims to summarize the franchise too quickly, and leaves out several key battles. What's more, the new Boruto storyline is rather weak overall. Not to mention the visual quality, which doesn't meet today's high standards. I'd mainly recommend this title to players who are already familiar with CyberConnect2's other opuses and who will enjoy online battles.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS feels like an unambitious game that focuses on improving its predecessor and introducing a few changes. While the combat system can be chaotic and confusing, it offerts a lot of fun. The overall product serves as a worthy celebration of the legacy of anime's most famous ninja”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Because so much of its content is repurposed from past games, Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is easier to recommend if you're new to the series. That said, this is still an impressively comprehensive anime fighter; the team-based gameplay holds up, the new modes are solid overall, and sheer size of the character roster is hard to ignore.”
read full review ↗ - 58
“It has incredible smooth visuals but all the rest is a bit meh.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“If you are a fan of the Naruto or Boruto anime or manga then you will find loads to love about Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections. Touting the largest roster in series history and an in-depth encyclopedia that covers all the various titles and terms that are used in the series which makes it easy for newcomers to understand. Fights are dazzling and chaotic and developer CyberConnect2 has done an amazing job in that regard. But with the multiplayer being broken on Xbox and the fact the gameplay has been largely unchanged I can’t help but think that this series is in need of some sort of shakeup to push it forward into the future.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“This series compilation offers all of the above parts with minor additions to the story and many playable characters, with a simple and entertaining combat system, but it did not succeed in telling the story in an attention-grabbing way and lacked any praiseworthy new additions.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is good mindless fun, but folks looking for depth (in story & combat) should look elsewhere.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS is quite the disappointment. Presenting as a step back for the series in many ways, there are simply better adaptations to spend your time with. The game comes with a middling story combined with a lack of spectacle that serves as a mediocre attempt at celebrating the IP. Whilst some fun can be had with the stacked roster and it's easy to jump into, you'll often be reminded that there are greener pastures elsewhere.”
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Patch history
- Free Update is now LIVE!Aug 20, 2026
- Isshiki Otsutsuki joins the fight!Mar 28, 2024
- Day 1 Patch NotesNov 17, 2023