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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 (Metacritic) | – | 73 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 80 | 3 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 87 | 11 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 32 reviews sampled · 30 total reviews in window · weighted 26.2 up / 2.1 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (16)
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.
- 83
“CyberConnect2 presents it's best interpretation of the Konoha ninja, with a downloadable content really good in terms of price-duration, offering several hours of fun at a low price.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Though the new content isn't necessarily bountiful, it's a worthy pickup for those who are still invested in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 suffers from attempting to cover far too much ground for the core mechanics to handle.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm, Full Burst is a game for Naruto fans. The DLC offers more beautiful graphics, new characters, a new story chapter and a new mode but if you are a beginner of Naruto, this game will hurt you badly.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It’s a fast-paced, hugely over-the-top experience, and it should put a big smile on your face for the vast majority of the time you spend with it.”
read full review ↗ - 74
“Many would agree that Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 was the most complete Naruto game to date, and Full Burst only extends what UNS3 had to offer. It's still a niche game for a niche audience, but it's well-developed, refined, and loaded with quality content.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“If you happened to pass on this game the first time around but are a fan of Naruto games, Full Burst is an excellent pick up for the price. The small additions go a long way toward making this feel like a complete title.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“Full Burst is the ultimate version of Ultimate Ninja Storm 3, but if you have the original version, there might not be enough here to get you to come back to it.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Honestly, the only way that I could recommend this game, would be if you happen to have just discovered the franchise or you’ve been practicing Sitting-Under-A-Rock-Jutsu for the last decade. Otherwise, save your cash for the upcoming Revolution.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Full Burst is an interesting new entry in the Ultimate Ninja Storm franchise. A must have for Naruto fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Full Burst is not an easy game to get into, but it’s a fun, engaging and exciting experience if you’re willing to put a little effort into it. For fans of the show it’s a must-have title and while it’s not the perfect introduction to the anime, it’s perfectly possible for newcomers to have a lot of fun here too. ”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Yes, the game is in the middle of the series timeline, but the devs do themselves a disservice by drowning a rich experience in an ocean of complexity. [March 2014, p.92]”
Worth Playing
GameSpot
Digital Chumps
Gaming Nexus
Critical Hit
The Digital Fix…and 4 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
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