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Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Samurai Edition

PLAYSTATION 3
Also available on:XBOX 360
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Samurai Edition
Bandai Namco Games9/30/2014REGION 2

Believe it. The Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution Samurai Edition for PlayStation 3 is one of the most visually striking collector's packages in the anime fighter catalog, built around an exclusive 17cm Naruto Samurai figurine that reimagines the franchise's hero in full feudal armor. Bandai Namco commissioned this figure exclusively for the game, and it shows in the detail and design.

The Samurai Edition packs a collectible metalcase alongside the Rivals Edition of the game, the exclusive Samurai Armor DLC pack giving both Naruto and Sasuke feudal-themed battle gear, and costume swap DLC that puts Sasuke in Naruto's outfit and vice versa. The costume swaps are pure fan service, and the Samurai Armor sets are the kind of themed content that only works when a developer genuinely understands their audience.

For collectors, the metalcase and figurine combination is the real draw. Naruto Storm games have always attracted a dedicated collector base, and the figurines from these special editions hold up remarkably well as display pieces. The Samurai concept gives this one a unique identity separate from the standard Naruto merchandise flooding the market. You won't find this specific samurai design in any other product line. It was made for this edition and this edition alone. PS3 anime fighter collector's editions from this period were produced for an enthusiastic but focused audience, and the Samurai Edition represents the premium tier of that market. If your collection includes the Storm series, this is the showpiece entry.