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The Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series, known in Japan as the Naruto: Narutimate Hero (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー Naruto: Narutimetto Hīrō) series, is a series of 3-D fighting games, based on the popular manga and anime series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, for the PlayStation 2. They were developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai. The series includes three games based on the first part of the Naruto story, which were then followed by two titles based on Naruto Shippūden, as well as spinoffs and a sequel for the PlayStation Portable, and a follow-up title for the PlayStation 3 entitled Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm.
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Gameplay
In the Ultimate Ninja Series line, the player controls one of the many characters seen within the Naruto anime and manga. The simple goal is to fight the opposing character and to win by reducing their health to zero. The catch to this goal is the vast amount of weapons that appear to the characters as the battle progresses (along with items which could potentially heal the player or the opponent). Along with the various weapons available to the characters, they also have their various special abilities taken straight from the series (Naruto Uzumaki's Rasengan or Sasuke Uchiha's Chidori, for example). To use these attacks, however, the player must have the required chakra as indicated by the "chakra bars" located under the players health. Using the technique drains the chakra bar (which can be regained through various methods, including special, character specific methods for some characters). These special techniques are not performed in real-time, however; once successfully executed, a cinematic takes place, where the player either has to fill a bar to a specific level or hit buttons illustrated in the corner of the screen faster than their opponent to assure the attack is at its full strength. All characters can use the substitution jutsu, although some characters use different versions (two variants of Substitution exist; one which evades normal attacks, and another which begins a tug-of-war like minigame after juggling an opponent). Also, some characters have specific transformations available to them (such as Sasuke's Curse Mark of Heaven with the right amount of chakra or, in the later games, by successfully executing their special technique). The first 2 games of the Ultimate Ninja series let players execute 3 different secret technique attacks using three different Chakra levels (red, purple, and blue, in order of weakest to strongest), 2 different signature techniques, and a wide variety of kicks, punches, and throws. However, in Ultimate Ninja 3, players are only allowed to use one secret technique attack, besides the other attacks and techniques. To compensate for this, players will be allowed to select the secret technique of their choice before each battle, but not all secret techniques will be made available at the start of the game. Different secret techniques must be obtained through story mode and completing missions.
PlayStation 2
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai NA Namco Bandai Games PAL Namco Bandai Games AUS Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | JP October 23, 2003 NA June 26, 2006 PAL February 09, 2007 AUS November 17, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (known in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Hero (NARUTO－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー Naruto: Narutimetto Hīrō) is the first installment of the Ultimate Ninja series. It is now a Greatest Hits title. The game was released on October 23, 2003 in Japan, June 26, 2006 in North America, November 17, 2006 in Australia, and November 30, 2006 in Europe.
There are special techniques and jutsus that can be used. It also features several items, like shuriken and kunai. There are many multi-layered stages from around the Naruto universe, including the Hidden Leaf Village, the Chunin Exam arena, and the Forest of Death. In the original Japanese version, there were only 12 characters; however, NamcoBandai has added the ability to select both Curse Mark Sasuke and Nine-Tailed Naruto as bonus characters. Although both of these characters were already in the Japanese version as transformations, NamcoBandai chose to distinguish these four variations into their own playable characters. Due to this, both Naruto and Sasuke have lost their ability to transform into their stronger modes during battle. This is much like the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 transformation system. The game also features an arcade style story mode. The Story Mode consists of up to six battles divided by some dialogue in a manga style display, one of many homages to its source material.
Critical reception has been positive. But fans criticized the game and gameplay, especially the graphics. G4's X-Play gave Ultimate Ninja a three out of five for a creative comicbook feel and stylish cel-shaded graphics, but complained that the controls are too simple, and that the English voices are "slightly questionable."[1] Both IGN and GameSpot say that the game is easy, yet fun, to play, and praise the anime/manga-inspired graphics.[2][3]
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai NA Namco Bandai Games PAL Namco Bandai Games AUS Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | JP September 30, 2004 NA June 12, 2007 PAL October 19, 2007 AUS October 26, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2, known in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Hero 2 (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットヒーロー２ Naruto: Narutimetto Hīrō 2), is the second installment of the fighting game series Naruto: Ultimate Ninja. Like some other Naruto games in Japan, this one was available in two covers: one featuring Naruto Uzumaki along with several different characters in the background, and the other with Sasuke Uchiha and several other characters. The game was released on September 30, 2004 in Japan, June 13, 2007 in North America, and October 19, 2007 in Europe.[4]
Ultimate Ninja 2 features a similar gameplay experience to Ultimate Ninja, featuring many of the same gameplay elements and geography and mini games in the story mode. The game also features an RPG-esque story mode, the first half from the series, the second being an added story arc that takes place after the Tsunade Decision arc.
There is a total of 32 characters to choose from (33 in the Japanese version with the inclusion of Doto Kazahana as a promotion for the movie Naruto The Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow). Some characters have also been fused together, so the player must use a certain special jutsu to activate them, such as Sasuke with his Curse Mark of Heaven, although the separate character of Nine-Tailed Naruto remains, this version of Naruto using his Level 3 Ultimate from the first Ultimate Ninja game as a level 2 version
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai NA Namco Bandai Games America PAL Bandai Namco Games AUS Bandai Namco Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | JP December 22, 2005 NA March 25, 2008 PAL September 15, 2008 AUS September 12, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3, known as in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Hero 3 (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ナルティメットヒーロー3 Naruto: Narutimetto Hīrō 3), is the third installment of the fighting game series Naruto: Ultimate Ninja. This game was released in Japan on December 22, 2005 in North America on March 25, 2008, in Australia and New Zealand on September 18, 2008. It was also released in England on September 15, 2008 but only in certain Tesco stores. This game features the third largest roster in the Ultimate Ninja series, with 42 characters, and follows the storyline up to and including the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. The player can use equippable jutsu like the second game. When two jutsu of the same strength clash, the game cuts to a jutsu clash, in which the player or players must press a button repeatedly, until either jutsu wins out over the other. In this installment, the player is to both induce temporary transformations (like Sasuke's curse mark and Rock Lee's Gate of Life) through special jutsu, and other, more permanent ones, that last the entire rest of the fight (like Nine-Tailed Naruto or the Second State curse mark). The game also expands on the previous game's RPG mode, and is the first in the series to use CGI cutscenes. The player also has the ability to summon other characters, such as Gamabunta.
Additionally, the Japanese version comes with a bonus DVD that includes a special 26-minute Anime episode. It features many characters from the series, both living and dead, making it a non-canon release. The basic plot centers around a Battle Royale tournament, providing players with hints to be used in the RPG mode contained in the game.
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai Namco Games NA Namco Bandai Games America PAL Bandai Namco Games AUS Bandai Namco Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | JP April 05, 2007 NA March 24, 2009 PAL May 01, 2009 AUS May 01, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 known in Japan as Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Akuseru) is the fourth installment of the Ultimate Ninja series, and the first in the Accels completely redone and improved scenes from Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3. It was released in Japan April 5, 2007 , in North America March 24, 2009 and in Europe April 30, 2009.[5] The game features over 52 characters (including transformations) and also has an original story mode new to the series that takes place between the Sasuke Retrieval Arc and the Shippuden Arc called The Black Shadow.
The game introduces Naruto Shippūden characters for the first time, featuring over 52 playable characters. Other changes include the introduction of fixed ultimate jutsu, which change as health decreases or if the player enters any secondary mode. The graphical style of the game has also been toned down, retaining the anime look. Hero's History Mode includes completely redone and improved scenes from Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3 as well as redone CGI scenes. A new mode in the game called Master Mode also allows players to compete in challenging missions, explore the massive world of Shippuden and level up characters.
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai Namco Games PAL Bandai Namco Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date(s) | JP December 20, 2007 PAL November 27, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | DualShock 2 |
Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5, known in Japan as, Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel 2 (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル２ Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Akuseru 2), is the fifth installment in the Ultimate Ninja series, and was released in Japan on December 20, 2007. It was released in Europe on November 27, 2009.[6] This game does not have a North American localization. The game continues the Naruto Shippūden storyline, going up to the first meeting between Naruto and Sasuke in the anime. One of the new gameplay additions is the introduction of assist characters. Assist characters are chosen during character selection, and can be called in during a match to deal extra damage. Certain combinations of characters create unique jutsus in a match; these combinations reflect the associations of those characters in the anime and manga. Many of the character's jutsus from the previous game were updated. There are many updated ultimate jutsus, including the aforementioned assist-specific ones. Summons have been removed from the game. The assist characters cannot be turned off. The game also includes an RPG mode where players can roam sections of the village and interact with the surroundings of the story and villagers.
Ultimate Ninja Storm (series)
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, known in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Storm (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ナルティメットストーム Naruto: Narutimetto Sutōmu) is a 3-D cel-shaded fighting game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. It was released for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) across North America and Europe in November 2008 and in Japan on January 15, 2009.[1] It is based on the popular anime and manga series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto, and the first installment of the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series on the PS3. The game was first unveiled in 2007, under the code name "Naruto PS3 Project". Later the game was named Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm, in conjunction with this the developers allowed fans to choose the final front cover of the game.
Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 2
Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 2 (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝ナルティメットストーム2 Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Sutōmu 2) is the sequel to Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm. It will be developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai Games. It is scheduled for a Fall 2010[7] release on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan.[8] There is no word on a North American or European release date.
PlayStation Portable
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | NA Namco Bandai Games America PAL Bandai Namco Games AUS Bandai Namco |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
| Release date(s) | NA August 28, 2007 PAL September 14, 2007 AUS November 17, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | PlayStation Portable |
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, known in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Portable Zero is a North American and European-exclusive fighting game. It was released in North America on August 28, 2007 and in Europe on September 14, 2007. It is essentially an edited version of Naruto: Narutimate Portable, which also happens to be a scaled down version of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2.
Story Mode, Kabuto, Shizune, The Third Hokage, and two stages were removed in this release, while Naruto & Sasuke's secret techniques were modified to prevent spoilers (as the English dub had not reached the Sasuke Retrieval arc yet). To compensate for these removals, the game now has a 3-on-3 battle system, similar to The King of Fighters; where the first team to defeat all 3 members of the other team wins. The game features 20 characters, 8 Stages, and several new features, such as a three-on-three fighting system, wireless two-player battles, and "Hidden Team Skills", which grant special abilities to a certain combination of characters.
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: Phantom Fortress
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai Namco Games NA Namco Bandai Games America PAL Namco Bandai Games AUS Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
| Release date(s) | JP March 30, 2006 NA June 24, 2008 PAL July 11, 2008 AUS July 18, 2008 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Rating(s) | CERO: All ages ESRB: Teen PEGI: 12+ |
| Input methods | PlayStation Portable |
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: Phantom Fortress, known as in Japan as Naruto: Narutimetto Pōtaburu - Mugenjō no Maki (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ ナルティメットポータブル 無幻城の巻?, lit.Naruto: Narutimate Portable - Castle of Illusions), was released in North America on June 24, 2008 and in Europe on July 8, 2008. In this Naruto game, the player can equip skills and items to four characters of his or her choice. This release is the full non-modified version of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, and contains the three characters that were removed, which includes The Third Hokage, Shizune and Kabuto. Both removed stages and the game's Story Mode are now present as well. Additionally, movesets have been updated. Gamers can also select the characters to use Japanese or English voices. Jiraiya and Naruto can use Rasengan, Kakashi can use Lightning Blade and Sasuke can use Chidori without the use of a secret technique.
While some characters retain their old techniques, others, such as Neji, have theirs upgraded. The game contains an original storyline involving moving up a haunted castle in the sky to the 100th floor (or 30 subfloors if playing the Hidden Mugenjo Mode.) Each floor has several "blank" rooms where the users place randomly generated scrolls to determine the type of action that will take place in the room. The scrolls include Battle (a player vs. CPU fight) and five mini game scrolls: Tree Climbing (Naruto dashes up a tree and dodges broken branches), Shadow Possession (Simon-style button pressing), Amusement (slot machines), Riddle (answer Naruto trivia) and Clone (the shell game where the player tries to follow the real clone). Non-blank rooms include Treasure Rooms, Healing Rooms and Drama rooms (where the story progresses and cut scenes take place). Other game modes include vs. CPU and ad hoc wireless battle mode where players can fight against a friend using game sharing (only one UMD, but two PSPs).
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3
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| Developer(s) | cyberconnect2 |
| Publisher(s) | JP Bandai Namco Games NA Namco Bandai Games America PAL Namco Bandai Games AUS Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation Portable |
| Release date(s) | JP December 10, 2009 NA Spring 2010 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting game |
| Input methods | PlayStation Portable |
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, known asNaruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel 3 (ＮＡＲＵＴＯ－ナルト－ 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル３ Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Akuseru 3) in Japan, is the sixth installment in the Ultimate Ninja series, announced as an exclusive title for the PlayStation Portable.[9] The game was released in Japan on December 10, 2009 and is set for release in North America Spring 2010.[10] The game features of a roster of more than 50 characters, 48 of which are from the TV series Naruto Shippuden. The game will feature 4-player local multiplayer battles, as well as characters from the Itachi Pursuit arc, including Sasuke and the members of Team Hebi. It will feature a story arc designed by cyberconnect2 that is unique to this game, as well as a regular one that follows the Naruto Shippūden storyline and one that follows Sasuke's story.
Playable characters
Notes:
- 1. ^ This marks a character playable in post and/or pre-timeskip forms.
- 2. ^ Doto Kazahana was in the Japanese version of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 but not in the US/PAL version.
- 3. ^ These characters are only available as support.
- 4. ^ Only the Deva, Animal, and Asura Paths of Pain are playable while the rest of the Paths appear in jutsus.
See also
References
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- ^ "IGN's review of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja.". http://ps2.ign.com/articles/714/714995p1.html. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "GameSpot's review of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja.". http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/narutoultimateninja/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review. Retrieved 2007-07-07.
- ^ "IGN release date for Ultimate Ninja 2". http://ps2.ign.com/articles/753/753214p1.html. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
- ^ "Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden - playstation 2". Naruto videogames.com/it. http://www.naruto-videogames.com/it/game/playstation-2/ultimate-ninja-4:-naruto-shippuden/. Retrieved 2009-04-27.
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- ^ http://www.psphyper.com/psp/six-paths-of-pain-in-naruto-shippuuden-narutimate-accel-3/
- ^ http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/psp_naruto_accel3/chara.html
- ^ Spencer (2007-09-01). "Naruto Shippūden: Narutimate Accel 2 confirmed for this year". Siliconera. http://www.siliconera.com/2007/09/01/naruto-shippuden-narutimate-accel-2-confirmed-for-this-year/. Retrieved 2007-09-07.
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- ^ http://www.psphyper.com/psp/six-paths-of-pain-in-naruto-shippuuden-narutimate-accel-3/
External links
- Official English Naruto: Ultimate Ninja website
- Official English Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 website
- Official English Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 website
- Official English Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes website
- Official English Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress website
- Hokage's Room: The Official Community for Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 and Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2
- Official English Naruto website
- Official Japanese CyberConnect 2 portal website
- Official Japanese Data Carddass game portal website
- Official English Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden website
- Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel 3 BandaiGames official website
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