This statement shouldn't come as a surprise to series veterans - the roster, the battlefields, and the epic "Ultimate Justu" cinematics still look incredible.
The abridged summary of the series & its playable battles, the new story mode, and the wealth of collectibles on offer here pack this game full of fun content.
Nothing new has been added here gameplay-wise, but it's hard to deny just how hype this game still is thanks to the team-based gameplay and deeper combat mechanics.
Getting rid of the story mode's village and open zone exploration elements is a huge oversight that's incredibly puzzling for longtime fans who adored them.
Fighting game fans will be less than pleased to learn that outdated delay-based netcode has been kept intact instead of being updated to rollback netcode.
Is 'Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections' an unnecessary sequel? Yes, arguably. But there's still a lot of fun to be had here and a ton of cool items to unlock.