Naruto: Ninja Destiny

 DS
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
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  1. IGN
    72
    A much-needed leap in the right direction, as the game draws its inspiration from the Clash of Ninja series, and succeeds in delivering one of the best fighting games on DS, and it’s only going to get better down the line.
  2. Nintendo Power
    70
    Bump the challenge up a notch, however, and playing the game requires a bit more strategy(and becomes a lot more fun). [Mar 2008, p.88]
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  3. Game Almighty
    70
    For fans of Naruto who know what the Hidden Leaf Village is or are accustom to hearing about Trigram Palm Rotations, this game can provide a deep and challenging fight.
  5. GamesRadar+
    70
    The fighting is fast-and-furious enough to keep Naruto nuts occupied for a good while, especially if two friends make it a point to jam together, but we still think they should've included a character building mode and online play through Nintendo's WFC service.
  6. Gamer 2.0
    70
    Despite its shortcomings, Naruto: Ninja Destiny surprisingly handles itself real well and sets itself up for a follow-up that should knock everyone's socks off.
  7. GameTap
    70
    At least, the action's fast, fluid, and fun. The AI's no world beater; so while veteran fighting gamers won't break a sweat, everyone else has a fighting chance.
  8. My Gamer
    70
    It’s an average DS game which is populated by a long list of games worth buying ahead of it.
  9. NZGamer
    70
    When the limbs stop flying and the dust settles, Naruto: Ninja Destiny is as close to what fans want in a Naruto fighter as they will get on the Nintendo DS: fast-paced fighting with a dash of touch screen support for item usage.
  10. GamerNode
    65
    If you absolutely must get everything related to Naruto, pick it up. Otherwise, you're better off waiting for the inevitable sequel where they'll (hopefully) tighten the game up a little.
  11. Nintendojo
    65
    A 3D fighter on DS is long overdue, and D3 deserves kudos for being the first to publish such a title. Unfortunately, there are too many pieces of frosting missing to make this either a good introduction to the world of Naruto or a solid execution of a fighter on the handheld.
  12. GameTrailers
    62
    Though Naruto: Ninja Destiny doesn't quite earn high marks with its fighting system, this solid freshman effort is a footstep in the right direction for Naruto games on the DS.
  13. GameSpy
    60
    Though we found plenty of things to annoy us, the basic gameplay and extravagant character roster (once unlocked) should be enough to satisfy most fans.
  14. GamePro
    60
    Hardcore Naruto fans who are subject to long road trips will manage to squeeze a few hours of fun out of Ninja Destiny. All others should apply their stealthy skills elsewhere in gaming's vast stable of ninja titles.
  15. GameSpot
    50
    This Naruto-inspired 3D fighting game is little more than a shadow clone.
  16. PALGN
    50
    There’s simply not enough to keep players going. If you do manage to find this title in the bargain bin, it can provide some cheap fun on the way to work each morning. Otherwise, you will be disappointed by the lack of fleshed out features.

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User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 6 out of 12
  1. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    5
    Fighting game with very nice looking cel-shaded characters but very simplistic, button bashing game mechanics. All style, no substance.
  2. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Para adentrarse en los juegos de Naruto en portátil, no estaba nada mal. Poco más se le podía pedir a la consola en un juego de lucha. QuePara adentrarse en los juegos de Naruto en portátil, no estaba nada mal. Poco más se le podía pedir a la consola en un juego de lucha. Que eran feos? Un poco, pero qué remedio había? Ninguno, así que a disfrutar, leche.… Full Review »
  3. Sasukah
    Apr 19, 2015
    0
    Naruto: Ninja Destiny is a very, average game at best. The fighting mechanics are very simple and almost to the point requires no though intoNaruto: Ninja Destiny is a very, average game at best. The fighting mechanics are very simple and almost to the point requires no though into what "combo" can I do. The story mode is short and trust me after you've played the story mode, you would never want to go back. The Battle mode is practically what you get from the story mode, just battles. No fun, not much characters. Wireless Battle mode... lawl. And the menu, just looking at the menu can give you a synopsis of how this game will be. A bad to average game both Naruto and Non Naruto fans will say "School project or a game created under 90 minutes?"… Full Review »
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