PS2, Publisher Bandai, Developer Bandai
This new fighting game is based on the hit Japanese anime Naruto. With a cast of 12 characters from the show, you pick one and start your one on one ninja battle. For fans of the show, and for others who never watched it; the game is very addictive and fun to pick up and play. When playing the game you have the option to pull of a "Super Move". If say your "Chakara" (Magic ninja power) is full, you can pull off 1 level 3 attack, or 3 level 1 attacks, and so on. You will watch a super move being executed and you have to press the corresponding buttons to make it even more powerful. The game is similar in style to the Game Cube's Smash Bros. but with that anime touch. The graphics are impressive; the whole game is in 3D but gives you that 2D feel. You will find yourself zipping all around the level collecting items as you doge your friend's attacks. The game has a decent story mode that will keep you in so you can unlock all the characters. The one flaw I noticed is that some of the characters voices are a bit off, they could have easily improved on that. This game will make you throw away your Soul Caliber or your Winning Eleven, and have you challenging your friends for a long time.
Rating 9.2 (Out of 10)
