Enhancing Anime Adventure: Should Naruto Storm Connections Be Played in Order?

Summary

• To grasp the anime story fully and appreciate character evolution,play the Naruto Storm series games sequentially.
• While playing in order enriches the experience, individual games can still be enjoyed, catering to both story enthusiasts and those seeking intense ninja battles.

With the release of the all new Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, The Naruto connections family keeps getting bigger and bigger.

With many games under its belt, many new gamers wonder if playing the games by order affects the gameplay, story or helps the overall experience in any way, or can you just wing it by playing them in a random order?

You should play the Naruto Storm games in order to truly understand the plot and characters. Each game contains parts of the anime, so playing them in order allows you to experience the story better. The correct order is:

• Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
• Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
• Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3
• Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
• Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections

1. How many games are under the Naruto Storm Series?

With the addition of the newest Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections game, the Naruto storm series now has a total of 5 games under its belt.

The first game, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm had a total of 25 playable characters and contains the story arc up until our protagonist goes away to train with Jiraya.

While the most recent addition, Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has a total of 131 playable characters and an online mode, where players can fight each other in a tournament style match.

2. Is it a Must to Play the Games in Order?

Playing the games in order allows you to understand and experience the anime storyline in a new way. But you can enjoy the games without having played the earlier ones, though, if you are only interested in playing one or two of them.

The games tell the tale of young ninja Naruto Uzumaki, who aspires to be his village’s leader and future Hokage. The popular anime and manga series serve as the inspiration for the games, which include a wide cast of characters, each with special skills and fighting techniques.

You’ll be able to experience the tale as it develops and gain a deeper comprehension of the characters and their motivations if you play the games in order.

But, if you’ve already watched the anime, and just want to unleash some deadly Jutsu on your opponents, getting through one game is the way to go.

3. About Naruto

Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. Its publication began on September 21, 1999, and continued till November 10, 2014, in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The manga has collected 72 volumes in tankōbon format.

Naruto Shippuden is Part II of the anime series, which follows an older Naruto as he attempts to save his friend Sasuke while at the same time – addressing the looming threat of the criminal organization – Akatsuki – who are targeting him for their grander scheme.