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January 2008
(77%)
22 Reviews
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Looks fab, Great animation, Jutsus are great fun to use, Fighting is brilliant
Platforming parts do get a bit stale, Picking up a new quest cancels out the old one
There are many highlights in Rise of The Ninja; the in-game cut-scenes which accurately portray the exaggerated stylisation of manga, the enchanting musical score, or even exploring the village for coins, but the fighting is by far the biggest draw. It...
Abstract: I have said this time and time again; anime games just are not right, though being an anime fan I am constantly obligated to buy them in hopes of playing as my favorite anime heroes and villains. From Inuyasha to Yu Yu Hakusho, from Ultraman to Gundam, I...
Abstract: Back in December 2003, I picked up the first volume of Shonen Jump's new manga series Naruto, by Masashi Kishimoto . Back then, I read it, liked it, but was insufficiently moved by it to continue with it. It was good stuff, but it was kids' stuff, and ...
Abstract: There are few shows that are as popular as Naruto and you know what means: a glut of licensed video games. But surprise, surprise: Rise of a Ninja actually manages to stand out in the tidal wave of Naruto branded releases!
Abstract: It's understandable that the expectations for a game based on an anime license wouldn't normally be set very high, especially for gamers that aren't anime fans. In the past, there hasn't been much in the way of licensed titles that would appeal to the...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It “My name is Naruto Uzumaki and I will be Hokage … believe it!” The short young student with spiky blonde hair and the puffy orange jacket boasted proudly. Suddenly, the group of students he was stand...
Abstract: VIDEO: Head over to our videos page to check out all Naruto: Rise of a Ninja footage!Naruto, as a gaming franchise, has been the subject of an unusually high number of good game adaptations. Whether you're a fan of the long-running manga/anime who's pl...
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Published: 2007-10-31, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Cel-shaded graphics rival the anime; three distinct game styles in one; solid gameplay all around.
Minor framerate issues; slightly repetitious content (bandits).
Lets get one thing out in the open right away: were huge fans of Naruto. So, you can understand how weve become accustomed to the unsatisfying stream of licensed garbage games that inevitably come from a popular anime/manga property. For a time, it ...
Abstract: Wait! Whats that? A licensed game that doesnt suck? It must be a full moon or something because the latest Naruto-branded spin-off property courtesy of hugely talented Ubisoft Montreal is really good, fun and very pretty to boot. In fact, it offers o...
