Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4: 8/10
Having skipped out on Revolution due to simply focusing on other games at the time, I was pumped to finally partake in another go-round of this series with its final installment. Overall, it did not disappoint, providing an experience that I more-or-less expected. The story mode wrapped up the saga quite nicely; however, it was told more via cutscenes presented in various forms which were separated by battles as opposed to a free roam style that Storms 2 and 3 had. I must admit that there is not much actual play time in the story mode, as for about 80% of that time, you just sit and watch the scenes, which can get slightly overbearing if you already know the story! Nonetheless, the story had a decent presentation. The free roam aspect of the series made its return in the form of an after-story adventure mode. This mode was all right, but some trivial issues came into play, such as awkward lags and a fast travel system that made the world seem isolated. Those issues ultimately do not detract from the experience, however.
The multiplayer is just as good as the rest of the series, even if the controls at times feel somewhat stiff and less fluid than its predecessors. (I assume that the move to the current-gen had an influence on that.) The roster size is also great! Small innovations in gameplay such as a leader switch system and armor breaks add more dynamics and realism to the experience. With all of this in mind, I find myself pleased with the series's conclusion!