NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER is a 4v4 team-based action game set in the Naruto universe. Players create custom shinobi and engage in online battles that emphasize teamwork, ninjutsu abilities, and character classes. The experience centers on competitive multiplayer matches where two teams of four compete using a mix of melee attacks, ranged techniques, and support skills drawn from the series lore.
Gameplay
Core gameplay revolves around selecting one of four character classes: Attack for close-range offense, Ranged for distance combat, Defense for frontline protection, and Heal for team support. Each class influences available movesets and roles in matches. Combat involves chaining basic attacks with specialized ninjutsu that consume chakra or have cooldowns. Players customize their shinobi with weapons, outfits, and abilities unlocked through progression and training.
Season Pass 2 expands options by granting access to nine additional masters. Training with these masters teaches new ninjutsu techniques and provides unique items. Examples include Zabuza Momochi for Defense-focused skills like Water Prison Jutsu and Hidden Mist Jutsu, Haku for Ranged ice-based attacks, and Ohnoki for Heal-class earth and particle style abilities. Further masters cover Eight Tails Jinchuriki, Sasuke Uchiha from the Boruto era, Ino Yamanaka, Might Guy, Mei Terumi, and Naruto Uzumaki in his Boruto form. A bonus top-secret training session with Zabuza Momochi is included.
Game Modes
Matches take place in structured online formats that reward coordination and objective completion. Combat Battles pit two teams of four against each other with the goal of defeating ten opponents within a seven-minute limit. Flag Battles require teams to capture the opposing side's flag twice in the same time frame. Survival Exercise operates as a free-for-all mode for up to six players, where the first to reach 600 points within five minutes wins.
Offline play centers on VR Ninjutsu Arena, a series of missions that increase in difficulty across ranks. These serve as a training ground for learning controls and testing builds before entering online matches. All modes support the class system and ninjutsu customization introduced in the base game and expanded by content like Season Pass 2.
Character Progression and Customization
Progression occurs through repeated matches and dedicated training sessions with masters. Each master unlocks specific ninjutsu, outfits, weapons, hairstyles, and boost items that enhance performance. This system encourages experimentation across classes while tying rewards directly to Naruto and Boruto characters. Players build toward higher ranks by completing objectives in both online and offline content.
Is It Worth Playing?
Steam user reviews rate the game Very Positive overall, with recent feedback also leaning Mostly Positive. The title appeals to Naruto fans seeking team-based combat that incorporates familiar jutsu and characters. Matches emphasize strategy through class roles and objective play rather than pure button-mashing. Season Pass 2 adds meaningful variety to the roster and abilities for those who enjoy expanding their options over time. The game suits players comfortable with online multiplayer action and series-specific mechanics, though results depend on finding consistent matches and adapting to the class system. Availability on PC supports ongoing play for interested users.
