Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Naruto: Ninja Destiny II") Get ready to guide Naruto towards his destiny as he battles to overcome the demons of his past and avenge defeat in Naruto Ninja Destiny 2. Featuring 25 playable characters, an action-packed story mode and the option of asserting your authority(Also known as "Naruto: Ninja Destiny II") Get ready to guide Naruto towards his destiny as he battles to overcome the demons of his past and avenge defeat in Naruto Ninja Destiny 2. Featuring 25 playable characters, an action-packed story mode and the option of asserting your authority against friends in multiplayer mode, Ninja Destiny 2 takes you straight to the heart of the Naruto universe on Nintendo DS. Story mode introduces a brand new plotline created especially for the game. After suffering a crushing defeat to his one-time friend, Sasuke, Naruto must pick up the pieces and train with the Leaf Village ninja to take his fighting skills to new heights. Guide him around 3D environments, interact with other characters and dispatch of those who stand in his way as you help to turn Naruto into the fighter he was always destined to be. In battle mode you'll have to rise to the challenge of going toe-to-toe with friends in all-action ninja battles. Choose from one of 25 characters before unleashing your own brand of finely-tuned fighting fury. For the first time in a Naruto title you can even step into the arena as any of the popular Hokage characters. Voice acting from the original anime cast adds an extra impact to every blow. Whatever way you play, the larger than life personality of the hit series is brought to life on DS with dazzling style, while the unique features of the handheld ensure there are plenty of novel ways to gain the edge in battle. [Nintendo of Europe]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
  1. IGN
    75
    For those that already jumped into the world of portable fighting with the original Destiny on DS, Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is more of the same, but it’s also a nice improvement on the formula.
  2. Nintendo Power
    70
    It improves upon its predecessor in every respect. [Nov 2009, p.86]
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  3. GameZone
    70
    Rather, they have chosen to approach the series with minor tweaks and upgrades, which will be hugely appreciated by those who missed the original, but might seem irrelevant to those who already shelled out $35 to acquire the first Ninja Destiny.
  4. GameSpot
    55
    This flashy fighter is all style and no substance.
  5. Cynamite
    50
    If you are a Naruto fan, you should stay away from this game, because of its awful music and the repetitive gameplay. If you are not a fan of Naruto, you mustn’t even care.
  6. Vandal
    45
    To sum up, we can say that despite having more than average graphics and a decent fighting system, Naruto Ninja Destiny 2 doesn't meet expectations. Its only notable improvement in comparison with the previous game is the varied character roster we can choose from.
  7. Game Revolution
    25
    The unlockables are neat, but they aren’t neat enough to really redeem it. At all.

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  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. nerbhe
    Nov 22, 2022
    6
    kinda too simple to play and not enough content and this franchise deserve better than this
  2. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    6
    Adding a mild exploration element between tweaked bouts makes it a definite improvement over the original, but there's still not enough toAdding a mild exploration element between tweaked bouts makes it a definite improvement over the original, but there's still not enough to either aspect making it fall between two stools.… Expand
  4. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 9, 2011
    3
    Nope, there is NOTHING intriguing to do in this swag-filled DS game.
  5. Sasukah
    Apr 19, 2015
    1
    If you've hated Naruto: Ninja Destiny, then this will get you into a rage. Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is a prime example of what aIf you've hated Naruto: Ninja Destiny, then this will get you into a rage. Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is a prime example of what a terrible sequel is. First, the graphics are exactly the same. If you put the two games side by side, I honestly wouldn't tell the difference in em'. The fighting mechanics are back with no improvement! YAY! However they actually had the time to make more (i mean like 4-5 new..) characters to fit the Shippuden Arc. I was well surprised that the developers did this than to copy and paste all the assets from the last game and stretch out their necks and legs to make them appear larger. They added survival mode and quest mode.....(honestly don't make more modes if the foundation of the game which is fighting is jack **** And.... yeah this one by the looks of it took more brainpower than the last one which I applaud but still IMPROVE ON THE FIGHTING!!!… Expand
  6. JDun
    Nov 3, 2016
    0
    So I'm not sure, personally, how anyone could enjoy this game. Unpolished, gross graphics and something that reminded me more of a poor-man'sSo I'm not sure, personally, how anyone could enjoy this game. Unpolished, gross graphics and something that reminded me more of a poor-man's streetfighter. I'm so disappointed.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#74 Most Shared DS Game of 2009