Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 67
  3. Negative: 2 out of 67
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  1. SlashSlayer
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    Awesome.
    Seriously;The Fights and the Story mode are perfect.
    Have so many characters including **** etc.
    And have that bonus Story mode,i think this one got an OVA,or was the contrariwise,or Both...
    This is probably the best Naruto Game ever.
    AND THE GRAPHICS,THE SHOP,THE OPEN WORLD ARE SO FREAKIN' COOL.
  2. SilentINU
    Jun 17, 2013
    8
    One of my favorite Naruto games, passed longs hours to complete it 100% i would have a platinum if it where a ps3 game :3 But anyway this game is great and i like this 2D fighting games like MK. The improvement from Naruto Ultimate Ninja 2 to Naruto Ultimate Ninja 3 was great, the awakening mode was the best i loved it so much. It is also one of my favorite ps2 game.
  3. Sasukah
    Mar 7, 2015
    9
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 is arguably the best game in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series for the PS2. The open-world experience from Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 got rebuild from the ground up and was turned into a mini GTA "open world" experience. This game does not follow the canonical story arc but however creates it's own that is very, very enjoyable. You won't be disappointed at the storyNaruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 is arguably the best game in the Naruto: Ultimate Ninja series for the PS2. The open-world experience from Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 got rebuild from the ground up and was turned into a mini GTA "open world" experience. This game does not follow the canonical story arc but however creates it's own that is very, very enjoyable. You won't be disappointed at the story mode at all. The versus mode finally, finally got something brand new.... a customization option. This option allows you to switch justus with other characters so like Sasuke can have a Rasengan or Jiraya having Chidori. Overall it is must buy, in fact it is must buy. Buy it now or I will call the cops! Just kidding :p… Expand
  4. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 is a fighting video game, based on the popular manga and anime series Naruto developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Hero Story
    + Character Roster
  5. animefan1976
    Mar 12, 2011
    1
    This game was terrible. Clearly not intended for those with HDTVs either. I'm glad I only bought it pre-owned at Gamestop because even at $30 I felt it was too much. Maybe it's not too late to trade it in.
  6. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  7. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    A great 2D fighting game with nice graphics and movesets for characters that fans of the seres' anime and manga will enjoy.
  8. Thikag
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Esse jogo é o marco da franqui Ultimate Ninja. A partir deles, os jogos desenvolvidos pela Cyberconnect2 começaram a se tornar cada vez melhores
  9. Xzibit228
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Welcome. In my personal opinion, this game has passed the test of time. The year is 2020, even after 15 years, since the game's entry, it looks and plays just incredible. I advise you both to single-player passage, and as a fun time spending with friends.
  10. David_Breaker
    Sep 7, 2020
    9
    Esse jogo é muito bom, exploração incrível e uma ótima combinação de ataques!
  11. Domdom21br
    Nov 8, 2021
    6
    o jogo não é ruim porém eu não sei o que aconteceu na cabeça dos desenvolvedores para deixar o modo história assim, ficou bem confuso pra mim, de resto foi a reciclagem do jogo anterior, e removeram os outros golpes "secretos'' do triangulo.
  12. AgentLvi
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Decent game. The story is so --so, scoring is great, visual is decent, and the voice is also great

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PS2 Game of 2008
11
#11 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2008
28
#28 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2008

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    80
    All in all, UN3 seems fairly ultimate by most ninja standards, at least until number four comes out. [May 2008, p.80]
  2. IGN
    76
    I think the Ultimate Contest is a step forward for the value of this PS2 franchise, but the blandness of the town, simplicity of missions and annoying camera hold it back from being anything special.
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  3. 1UP
    75
    For fans, Ultimate Ninja 3 has a lot to offer.
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