Naruto: Rise of a Ninja

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• DDestructoid

  Dale North · Dec 01, 2007

  8.0

  In the end, this game exceeded my expectations, and Ubisoft should be commended for doing something different and ambitious with this anime license. The story mode is worth the price of entry alone, and the fun fighting and excellent online matches are both wonderful bonuses. Of course, this is an absolute must for Naruto fans, but those looking for a solid adventure title for the Xbox 360 should take notice as well.

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• GZGame Zone

  jkdmedia · Nov 11, 2007

  8.5

  Forget the other Naruto games; Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is the best one of the bunch … believe it. Staying true to the series, Rise of a Ninja is a deep, involving and surprisingly fun experience that will give fans plenty to see and do. Consider this a 'Must Have' for any Naruto fans or for anyone who is a wee bit interested in an RPG-styled fighter with a lot of personality.

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• CCheatcc

  Jwan Jordan · Oct 30, 2007

  9.4

  Yet, I can honestly say Ubisoft has done a remarkable job of bringing Naruto, a popular anime, to life and bringing a source unique gameplay that breaks the mold for this particular genre. I honestly believe that even someone who isn't a fan of the series will take joy in this game. So do yourself a favor and get your Naruto Rise of a Ninja copy today!

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• GGameSpot

  Ryan Davis · Oct 30, 2007

  7.5

  Just about everything you do in Rise of a Ninja is pretty cool for a while, and the game's rendition of Konoha is downright impressive, but many of the secondary gameplay elements could've stood to be more fleshed-out. Still, Rise of a Ninja is a no-brainer for fans, and its relatively unique blend of open-world exploration, platforming, and fighting-game mechanics will lend it a certain appeal to Naruto first-timers as well.

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• IIGN

  Hilary Goldstein · Oct 29, 2007

  8.4

  Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is surprisingly enjoyable. Once you get past the first hour, the single-player campaign becomes a real treat. And the combat system, while not deep, is a lot of fun. Fans of the Naruto anime will absolutely want to pick this one up. Those who've never watched Naruto can still get a lot of joy out of this game.

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• EGEuro Gamer

  Rob Fahey · Nov 25, 2007

  7.0

  Rise of a Ninja is by far the best Naruto game around, and its absolutely lovely cel-shaded graphics and gorgeous, authentic environments set it head and shoulders above the competition in terms of anime licensed games. However, the difficulty curve is nothing short of utterly random, and the Konoha missions lack the variety to make the game truly compelling - even if the series' wonderful drama shines through at all the key moments you'd expect.

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