"Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" has a new gameplay trailer featuring Kakashi's Susano-o transformation and more battle scenes. (Photo : YouTube/Bandai Namco Entertainment America)
Fans may have started preordering copies of "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" to get the preorder bonuses. However, there is another item that fans may want to get despite not being a core part of the game, which are the new figurines for the franchise.
An extension of the merchandise has been introduced by Bandai Namco, which comes in the form of statues of protagonists Naruto Umizaki and Sasuke Uchiha. The statues are created in partnership with Tsume Art, and it appears that the very statues depict the rivalry of the two boys, Hardcore Gamer reported.
The mini statues are highly detailed with the well-known outfits of the two characters in "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4." Both stand at 11 inches tall, with magnetic clips that allow the figurines to stand.
These are also limited edition merchandise, as the creators will only be releasing 500 pieces in the U.S. Interestingly, the statues can be preordered as standalone collectibles or bundled with a copy of "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" for either consoles.
As the release date for "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" nears, the developer has been releasing more information about the game. A few system-related mechanics have been recently revealed via the official "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" website.
The first battle system is the Elemental Affinity, which is supposedly a way to boost the power of the jutsu. Without delving into specifics, it appears that the boost is dependent on the environment in some way, ShonenGamez reported. Based on the latest images seen in the link, the new feature will add some sort of strategy to the way a player goes through battles.
The developer also introduced the Gattai Arts. This mechanic is hinged on the kind of party a player creates. Once a condition is met, Gattai Arts can be accessible to the player. Since this mechanic depends on the party one forms, there may be a lot of Gattai Arts usable in battle.
Other mechanics that fans can look forward to in "Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" include Chain Awakening and Leader Change, both of which can highly affect battles.
"Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" will be released on the Xbox One, PS4 and PC. It's slated to arrive on Feb. 4, 2016.
