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Naruto video games have appeared on various consoles from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and even Bandai. The very first Naruto video game was Naruto: Konoha Ninpouchou, which was released in Japan on March 27, 2003 for the WonderSwan Color. Most Naruto video games have been released only in Japan. It wasn't until March 7, 2006 when Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen and Naruto: Saikyou Ninja Daikesshu were released in North America under the titles of Naruto: Clash of Ninja and Naruto: Ninja Council that any Naruto games were officially available outside of Japan. These games featured the voices from the English dubbed version of the anime. Recently, two new Naruto games for Nintendo DS and Wii have been revealed at the Tokyo Game Show. Also, the fifth installment to the Narutimate Hero series has been announced. There was also a new Naruto game released for the Xbox 360, Rise of a Ninja and a completely different one for the Playstation 3 is being developed by CyberConnect2 and Namco for release in 2008. It was originally known as Naruto: PS3 Project, but it has received the official title of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm.
Series
Data Card series
Naruto: Narutimate Card Battle
Naruto: Narutimate Card Battle (Narutimetto Kaado Batoru?) is the first Naruto game designed for the popular Data Cards arcade system. Like other Data Cards games, Narutimate Card Battle is an interactive card game, using real cards and 3D graphics to animate battles on screen. Also like other Data Cards games, which are often derived from Playstation 2 games, much of Narutimate Card Battle originates from Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3.
Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Mission
Naruto Shippuuden: Narutimate Mission (ナルティメットミッション Narutimetto Misshon?) is the second Naruto game designed for the popular Data Cards arcade system. Like other Data Cards games, Narutimate Mission is an interactive card game, using real cards and 3D graphics to animate battles on screen. Like other Data Card games, this game appears to be Asia-exclusive. Much of Narutimate Mission originates from Narutimate Accel.
Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen series
Naruto: Ninja Council series
Naruto RPG series
Naruto RPG: Uketsugareshi Hi no Ishi
Naruto RPG: Uketsugareshi Hi no Ishi is the first game in the Naruto RPG series, and re-tells the story in the manga from the beginning up until Naruto's first battle with Gaara. The game starts off with a team of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, main characters of the series, and they are joined by like Rock Lee, Neji Hyuga, Shikamaru Nara. Jiraiya acts as a bonus character.
With the release of the game, Nintendo released a bundle set which included a limited edition orange Game Boy Advance. The Game Boy had the Konoha leaf on it. Although this game never got released outside of Japan, a 'remake' has been made for American Audiences, under the name of Naruto: Path of the Ninja for the Nintendo DS. This game allows the player to use Jiraiya as a member of the player's party. The DS version incorporates various graphics from the third RPG game as well as the original version's graphics.
Due to censorship to avoid spoilers, some elements were removed from the game, including a bonus battle with Itachi Uchiha, although his sprite can still be seen in the credits and his voice actor is listed on the credits as well.
Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan
Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan is the second game of the series. A limited edition version of the game was created as well. This version has Sasuke on the cover, as well as on the manual and the game card. Its story spans from the quest for Tsunade until the fight between Sasuke and Naruto. The graphics of the game are significantly improved from the first game and every characters' sprites have been redrawn. The game adds many characters that can be switched out at various times in the story. The story deals with Sasuke's frustation at Naruto becoming stronger, while Sasuke himself is still too weak to defeat Itachi. This game will also be released in North America on September 2008 for the DS and will be called Naruto Path of the Ninja 2 since Path of the Ninja 1 was based on Naruto RPG: Uketsugareshi Hi no Ishi.
Naruto RPG 3: Reijuu vs. Konoha Shoutai
Naruto RPG 3: Reijuu vs. Konoha Shoutai (translated as "The Sacred Beasts vs. The Konoha Team") is the third game. It has an original story situated during the filler arc at the end of the first part of the series. The graphics and gameplay are the same as the previous installment, and features many extra secret characters. There are around 35 characters in the game, including most of the Genin and Jounin, as well as the three Sannin, Itachi and Kisame. There is an online battle mode where you can fight against another person. You can choose a fixed level or use your own team's level.
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles series
Main article: Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles (series)
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles (うずまき忍伝 Uzumaki Ninden?) is a video game for the PlayStation 2 that is based on the popular manga and anime series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Unlike the previous Naruto titles on the PS2 (Naruto: Ultimate Ninja and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2), which were fighting games, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles is an action/adventure game. This is also the first 3-D Naruto game not to use cel-shaded graphics. Bandai Namco has finished working on the sequel, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2, which was released in America on November 16, 2006 and in Japan on September 18, 2005. The game is entirely translated and features no Japanese voice track.
Due to the game being released too early for the dub viewers, content present in the game was either modified or removed. The presence of Itachi, Kisame, and Tsunade were completely wiped clean from the original in all FMV sequences and gameplay, while Gaara and Shikamaru had their costumes modified to their present dub costumes. Very strangely, Choji's abilities to enlarge his arm were kept in the game despite being a spoiler from the Sasuke Retrieval arc. The fight with Kisame vs. Naruto & Sasuke, is instead Kabuto vs. Naruto, and the Kisame fight against Naruto and Shikamaru is now Gaara vs. Naruto. Naruto's Rasengan was also kept in the game even though it came from the Search for Tsunade arc, though due to spoiler censorhip, it was renamed "Power Strike".
This game features mostly odd-jobs for Naruto to do (like find an ingredient for a candy maker, "advertise" (by beating up bandits) for a struggling shop owner, and more); but near the end, Naruto & friends learn that Orochimaru has created a new, deadly green mist that can kill living people and is using it to resurrect dead ninja to create a new army to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village. Over all this game is an intermediate level of play. This game (U.S. version) would most likely take place between episode 101 and 102. A special edition of this game featuring the original content left unedited and fully translated is scheduled to be released sometime after Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3.
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 (known as Naruto: Konoha Spirits in Japan) is a video game by Bandai Namco. It is based on the popular manga and anime series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. It is set after the end of part one of the manga, as Shikamaru is now a Chuunin and the Sand brothers have their end of part one costumes. The game focuses on the Shirogane Clan, who are attempting to regain power by using a forbidden jutsu to revive the Master Puppet, allowing them to rule over the Five Ninja Nations. Unlike in the first game, missions are now separate from the story mode and the co-op characters do not disappear after 20 seconds (they have separate health and chakra bars). Several characters are now unlockable, including Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame. Temari is also unlockable in the game when all missions including survival modes are completed.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series
Naruto: Ninja Destiny
Naruto: Ninja Destiny (Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden in Japan) is a 3D fighting video game developed by Dream Factory and published by Takara TOMY for the Nintendo DS video game console. The fighting is set on an infinite-scrolling stage, much like the earlier Tekken games. The touch screen has six large buttons which are used to activate special effects and use items. The gameplay and graphics are similar to the Naruto: Clash of Ninja series of fighting games on the Nintendo Gamecube although having an extremely low character selection.
The Japanese version of the game has been given bad reviews due to slow frame rates and poor graphics. The English version of the game however has an improved frame rate and cel shaded graphics.
There are eight stages in this game and two different difficulty settings. There is a story mode, an arcade mode, a single match battle mode, and local mode.
In the newest issue of Shonen Jump, it was revealed that the game will be released in America on February 26, 2008. The game will have additional features over the Japanese version, such as new characters, outfits, special attacks, and "Help Items". In addition, the US/PAL version received a cel-shaded graphical enhancement and feature a much faster frame rate.
The game follows the Naruto storyline up until episode 135. Characters include Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Rock Lee, Neji, Shikamaru, Kakashi, Guy, Gaara, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Itachi, Temari, Sasuke Cursed Seal Level 2, and One Tailed Naruto. Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade are exclusive to the US/European version. Strangely in the US version, though Shikamaru wears his Chunin vest from the Sasuke Retrieval Arc, Gaara and Temari wear the outfits they were seen in during the Invasion Of Konoha Arc
Note: Curse Seal 2 Sasuke is removed from the European version of the game, owing to the fact that the European screenings had still to get through the Tsunade Decision Arc. As a side result of this, the credits were also removed due to the prescence of Curse Seal 2 Sasuke.
The European version also has no voice track whatsoever.
The US version of the game has received generally positive reviews, with IGN noting it as "a huge step in the right direction for Naruto DS games."
Naruto Shippuuden: Shinobi Retsuden 2
Tomy will release a sequel to Naruto: Shinobi Retsuden, that will take place in the second part of the series. It will include 32 characters, a 3D adventure mode and a fluid 60fps framerate.
Confirmed characters include Itachi, Kisame, Deidara, Red-Haired Sasori (True Puppet Version), CS2 Sasuke and One Tailed Fox Naruto from Part 1, as revealed in a recent scan from a Japanese Magazine.
The official trailer also confirms Sakura, Sai, Yamato, Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto, Rock Lee, Neji, Guy, Shikamaru, Gaara, and Temari.
From the same Japanese Magazine, confirmed characters are Gaara, Rock Lee, Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Neji, Temari, and Shikamaru from Part 1.
Also Four Tailed Kyuubi Naruto and Orochimaru are playable characters as revealed on the back cover.
Single games
Naruto: Konoha Ninpouchou
Naruto: Konoha Ninpouchou is a Japanese-only Role-playing game and the first and only Naruto game to appear on a Bandai console. It is a turn-based battle game, that places a large emphasis on the Land of Waves arc of Naruto. The story actually expands on the first episode, and shows an average day in the life of Naruto Uzumaki. (complete with his goggles and sexy jutsu).
Naruto: Konoha Senki
Naruto: Konoha Senki is a Japanese-only strategy game for the Game Boy Advance. This game is considered as the best turn-based strategy of Naruto with many missions to fulfill and many characters to play. This game includes many of the main cast along with a special appearance by Masashi Kishimoto as a hidden character. This is also one of the few games that has Zaku, Dosu and Kin as fully playable characters, complete with Jutsus. You can also unlock Orochimaru to play as.
Naruto: Path of the Ninja
Template:Main Naruto: Path of the Ninja is a role-playing game for the Nintendo DS. Naruto: Path of the Ninja (it is a remake of the first installment of the Naruto RPG series) was released in the United States on October 23, 2007. It is an English exclusive version of the original GBA role-playing game as it covers episodes 1-80. More of a remake than a "made from scratch" title, it uses gameplay elements present in the entire series, while the control scheme comes straight from the original DS titles released in Japan. Currently, a sequel to the game titled Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 is in the works to be released September 2008. Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 will be based on Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs Rasengan.
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
Naruto: Shinobi no Sato no Jintori Gassen
Naruto: Shinobi no Sato no Jintori Gassen is a Japanese-only board game-style video game developed by Denyusha and Dimps and published by Bandai. The game uses various charof the series. You can play almost every single character from the Zabuza a Brother Konohamaru. Mizuki is also playable.
The story mode features extensive voicework, and lots of manga-inspired drawings. The gameplay is similar to Monopoly, and features duels between players if they land on another's square. If theheir own. If they fail to win, the defender gets points from the attacker. The points awarded depends on square location and level.
Squares in different locations are worth more money (similar to the streets on monopoly). You get bonuses for every square that is next to another square of your colour so for example, you can obtain multiple bonuses for havinprising of 15 missions. There is also a versus mode that can be played by up to 4 people, with 1-4 controllers. The computer players will fill the remaining slots. There are also Omake features which contains 25 ninja bingo book tags, and also 50 extra items obtainable in story mode by completing certain tasks. There is also a racing mode, in which players try to get ahead like in Snakes & Ladders. Game OverviewSearch
Overview
Naruto Clash of the Ninja Revolution European Version
Set in and around the mystical village of Hidden Leaf, Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution European Version takes key elements from the recently aired Chunin Exam storyline and gives players the chance to play as their favourite characters to become the greatest ninja that ever lived. With four key modes of gameplay – Mission, Single Player, Multi Player and Mini Games – players are continually confronted with numerous, testing challenges to improve their combat skills and effectively use their Chakra energy. Learning the basics is easy, but only through dedication and commitment will players master the art of being a true ninja.
Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution European Version features the largest number of playable characters from the Naruto series and introduces several prominent and popular characters for the first time, many of which are available to play from the beginning, in addition to the regular favourites of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke and Kakashi. Furthermore, it is possible for four players to join a single fight, heightening the battle ferocity to a level not previously experienced. As always though, managing your character’s Chakra is crucial as special moves and blistering combinations are dependent on this natural body energy. As an extra twist, during a fight it’s now possible to move the action to another environment by performing a strong attack near the border of the arena – a first in the Naruto series.
As with every Naruto game, the look of the game content is faithfully recreated using sharp, ‘cel-shaded’ graphics to perfectly reflect characters and backgrounds. Each character has had their fighting style and special moves reproduced perfectly bringing players closer to their heroes, while arenas are inspired by locations found in the original show. In addition, on carrying out special moves that require Chakra, unique animations take place that zoom in on the character to add an extra layer of intensity and atmosphere to the game.
Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution European Version can be enjoyed using the Wii’s various controls and allows many different configurations. It can be played with a lone Wii Remote, a Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the Classic Controller or the Nintendo GameCube controller ensuring players can enjoy the game to its full.
Crossover games
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