New Naruto games for Wii and DS

by Chris and Kris   ⋅   October 22, 2007   ⋅   Comment now   ⋅    RSS

So this one is for you folks who actually dig Naruto. I’ve still not made it through a full episode of the show, so I’ve no real knowledge of these games, but heck, they’re Wii and DS games. The former even looks to play like the old Sega Dreamcast great, Power Stone. Below are press releases we received for the two games, and at the end of the article, if you’re really intrested, you can find our Wii number. Add us if you like.

Naruto on Wii

NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution is an original Nintendo Wii game exclusive to the North American Market. Based on the hit series currently airing on Cartoon Network, this first game for the Nintendo Wii released in North America will include characters that have never been featured in the Clash of Ninja game series. The game will follow the storyline of the television series and will take advantage of the Wii Remote™ in fast-paced ninja action for up to four players in nine different gameplay modes. The next generation in NARUTO games will also include all new character animations, new interactive environments and special mini-games created exclusively for the Wii Remote ™.

KEY FEATURES:

• 20 available characters – Among the available characters will be fan favorites such as Naruto, Sasuke or Sakura, but other characters will include some never seen before in the Clash of Ninja series. Plus, the characters will have all new animations for the Wii!

• Battle it out in one of eight stages – Each of the eight stages will have two distinct combat zones that allow players to beat their opponent in one stage and then continue to pile on the punches as they transition to the next combat zone.

• Exclusive content for North America – This game will include all new game effects, new interactive environments and all new special attack animations - exclusive for North America!

• Various game modes - Game modes include: story mode, score attack, timed attack, survival, 2P Versus, 2P Score Attack, 2P Survival and 1-4 Multiplayer Versus.

• Three special mini-games created especially for the Wii Remote – Shuriken Throw, Rasengan Training and Shadow Clone Trick.

Naruto on DS

Following the story line from the Cartoon Network television show, in Naruto: Path of the Ninja players will be able to explore the Village Hidden in the Leaves and the world of Naruto as you roam across forests, fields, rivers and mountains. Along the way players will encounter bosses and enemies that they must use their special techniques to defeat. What’s your nindo?

KEY FEATURES:

• 6 playable characters – Play as Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Shikamaru, Neji or Rock Lee and as you travel through the various environments in the game you will encounter all of your favorite ninja’s from the TV show!

• Special formation combat system – Players must choose different characters for battles based on who they feel has the best strengths to defeat the enemy. Going one step further; by choosing individual character stances (aggressive, neutral, defensive), the team can build formations that will give bonuses to the entire group’s attributes and abilities.

• Original game for North America – All of the best elements of the NARUTO Nintendo Game Boy Advance and DS Role-playing Games in Japan have been brought together to create Naruto: Path of the Ninja, delivering a brand new game for North America.

• Train your ninja team to learn over 90 different jutsu!

• Jutsu input and combination techniques – Utilizing the Nintendo DS Touch Screen and button inputs, there are a variety of different ways players can take their attacks to the next level. Characters can even combine their jutsu techniques to create all new jutsu!

You can see the games in action here, or just pick them up when they release, October 23rd.

And yes, as promised, our Wii number is: 3954 4844 4823 5341