Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles (2005)

Developer: Cavia
Publisher: Namco Bandai Games, Bandai
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Puzzle, Adventure
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 25 player ratings

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How it feels

A faithful anime action romp where you guide Naruto through training missions and battles, steadily customizing his ninja abilities as you work your way up from scrappy underdog to respected shinobi.

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About

Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles introduces a lush, 3D world that will test the players' Ninjutsu skills as Naruto, the feisty orphan who wants to become the most respected and admired ninja of all time. A brand new story drives the missions as players experience the trials and tribulations of a ninja-in-training - fierce competition from fellow students and constant challenges from their teachers. Players can collect status-boosting chips and plates to customize all aspects of Naruto's abilities and face-off against multiple enemies using either close combat moves or long-range weapons like shurikens and explosive cards. With familiar characters like Kakashi, Sasuke and Neji that can swoop in for assistance, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles offers mini-games and lethal attacks straight from the popular anime series to satiate any aspiring ninja.

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