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Nowadays, the main problem with anime-based games is that they only appeal to a particular audience, the one that purchases everything that is thrown at them, regardless of its content and quality. Naruto has been a series that suffered from this problem, with several games presenting a below-average quality. Fortunately, that's not the case of this game, which partially solves the problem. Soon after watching the introduction sequence, you'll gain access to the main menu. Apart from featuring the usual options that every fighting titles presents us, most of your time will be spent on the RPG and Hero modes. The interesting RPG Mode allows you to control Uzumaki Naruto, the series' main character, while he faces a storyline that could have been taken from the show itself. With a simple storyline that takes no more than six hours to complete, a player will have three different side quests to complete, all of which unlock bonus content. However, the main characteristic is that you will be controlling this character in a small 3D world, which you're free to explore, not that it has much to explore... eventually, you'll get into battles and while some of them use the classical interface seen in the "Narutimate Hero" games, others are held in pure 3D, with the same quality as the rest of the world. Those battles are generally boring and predictable, making you stick to the attacking button and using Rasengan as soon as possible, which is deemed harder if you think about the camera. Sure, you can control it by using the right stick, but the default view is usually bad and constantly adjusting it breaks the gameplay. In fact, those battles are possibly the worst part of this mode. Sure, you can throw some shuriken at your enemies, but such action doesn't even harm them, providing you with the interesting battle strategy of constantly sticking to the same combo, followed by Rasengan attacks, when possible. Besides, since the game doesn't feature any kind of random battles, it is easy to predict when you'll be fighting your next one, which becomes too boring after a while, with you facing the very same set of enemies for several times. Sure, there are two different boss battles found in this mode, but they can be won by relying on the same strategy that you used in every other one, provided you heal at proper times. Items are also available on this mode, with predictable results. You'll only need the ones who increase your current HP, with any other ones being hardly required. You'll find some money and orbs while exploring this small world, and since those are transferred to use on the other modes, they are probably more important than anything you'll get from this mode. After acquiring some orbs, you're free to visit the Hero Mode. There, you'll be revisiting the storyline of the Naruto series, with orbs being required to proceed. Divided onto four different arcs, you get to see the main events that occurred in the series, apart from facing the same epic battles that you could see in the actual show, always fighting in an interface that resembles the ones from the "Narutimate Hero" games. There, some cut scenes are shown in the 3D and others with mere static images, always featuring voices that sound exactly like the ones from the show. As had told you earlier, I still like the main campaign where there are 3D battles against the forces of evil but still, if you want action, you can still go for the versus mode.Read full review
This video game has brought hours of entertainment to my grandsons and they do not appear to being tired of it yet. They have played this game for years. I even had to replace it because they wore it out, then I had to buy another one when 2 of my grandsons went to live with their mother so they could play it there also. The story lines are intricate enough to keep their attention, especially my oldest grandson. The game does have fighting throughout, but I do not have a problem with it because it is very much like karate in that it is used when needed and in sparring to sharpen their skills. Throughout the game they have to make a myriad of decisions as to who fights or spars and what tools they will incorporate. They discover and make decisions about right and wrong, loyalty and how they stand in their many clans and relationships according to their actions and decisions. I think the graphics could be a lot better but the kids do not seem to care at all. The story is narrated as well as scripted so the kids think they are actually involved in the cartoon as their characters discuss their relationships and agendas. Plus, throwing light blasts brings them much pleasure especially when various colors are part of the action. There are no bad language or sexual situations. The worse part of the game is that my grandson insists on enlightening me on all the ins and outs of the Naruto world, then he repeats himself in case I missed his 1/2 hour long monolog... ;-)Read full review
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja has to be the culmination of all the Naruto games on PS2 that answers the Naruto fans dream of being immersed in the Anime'. The game is broken out into 4 modes, Practice, which lets the player learn fighting moves, Free battle which are specific battles from the story line of Naruto Shippuden, Hero Mode and Master Mode. In Master mode you play through an awesome original story in action adventure format that is perfectly reflective of an episode of Shippuden. As you play through this mode you collect Pieces of Memory which you use to unlock the next sequence of play in the next mode Hero Mode, which is the Naruto story from the beginning. You will also unlock items and use shops to buy sell and trade in order to gain better abilities and strengthen your character. Played on easy this game can be sailed through in a few hours. (I beat in in about 8 on easy). I recommend a harder difficulty as easy can get repetitive and boring and you level up the challenge lessens. This is a must have game for a Naruto fan. Action adventure fans may find this game light on variety and challenge, but if you are a Naruto fan like me you will likely love this game. It was scarce in the stores when first released at the end of the PS2 life, so if you missed it and have a chance to grab one do so as you will be glad that you did. Soon this game will become rarer and more expensive so if you see it now grab it.Read full review
It's an ok game considering it was based off anime, but when compared to Ultimate Ninja Storm for the PS3 it's a joke. First of all the graphics bad are considering it was made in 2009 (yes I know it's on the PS2). Second, it only covers the first season of Shipuuden, that's it. You spend only 3 hours in actual story mode. Hella lame. Third, it was very obvious they were very lazy and couldn't think of a story to introduce the new characters. Instead of doing a mission and fighting people. You have to fight these clones that are everywhere. It's just a really really weak way to introduce and fight the characters. An extreme lack of effort and creativity. They have a really annoying "huuuh!" noise whenever you press a button at any of the menu screens. It's loud, annoying, and you hear it a thousand times. Also, the game has frozen on me twice. By itself I give the game a 6.5/10, but when compared to Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, I give a 4/10.Read full review
The game is working out great, but what I really loved was the care that went into the boxing. Just awesome!
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