Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 60
  3. Negative: 6 out of 60
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  1. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 7, 2011
    4
    I am a huge Naruto fan, and a huge fan of fighting games, but this didn't hold my attention, the crappy story mode, the limited amount of characters, and boring versus and mission modes, hold this game back from being fun.
  2. RichardM.
    Jun 29, 2006
    3
    Not worth buying or even renting; play it at Wal-mart or stop by a friend's house to get a taste of it. Fun for about 10, maybe 20 minutes. A complete mash fest that lacks any worthwhile single player mode. Combos are minimal and each character has only one special, which gets boring to watch after the second time. It fails as a single-player and two-player fighting game. Look Not worth buying or even renting; play it at Wal-mart or stop by a friend's house to get a taste of it. Fun for about 10, maybe 20 minutes. A complete mash fest that lacks any worthwhile single player mode. Combos are minimal and each character has only one special, which gets boring to watch after the second time. It fails as a single-player and two-player fighting game. Look elsewhere if you expect to be entertained longer then the duration of a Naruto episode, and don't lie to yourself and others by saying the game is anything more than a "pathetic" video game.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    Jul 31, 2006
    6
    I better watch the anime movie than to play this game. But I aleady bought it since I'm a big fan of Naruto. The ninjutsu didn't meet my expectation. Too bad. The worst is the original voice is dub to English! Dank, what's in your mind to hear KAGE BUNSHIN NO JUTSU to Shadow replication style??? I hate it!
  4. StephenK.
    Jul 9, 2006
    9
    Okay, this game is not made for every fighting game fan (if you dislike 2d fighters, or super smash brothers type gameplay). Naruto is, however, the best anime licensed game I have ever played (and I have played many, many licensed games being a dbz fan). Surprisingly, there is a good amount of depth in this game if you TAKE the TIME to learn the counter system and when to use the Okay, this game is not made for every fighting game fan (if you dislike 2d fighters, or super smash brothers type gameplay). Naruto is, however, the best anime licensed game I have ever played (and I have played many, many licensed games being a dbz fan). Surprisingly, there is a good amount of depth in this game if you TAKE the TIME to learn the counter system and when to use the assorted combos. If you are not a fighting game fan, let this stay on the shelf. If, however, you do enjoy a good fighter, or happen to be a Naruto fan, at least rent this game.… Expand
  5. RandyM.
    Mar 20, 2007
    8
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is definetely a huge surprise. This game goes beyond the fanbase to appeal to fans of the fighting genre in general. While it may not be for everyone, it's still a fun and lasting experience.
  6. KurtisH.
    Nov 29, 2006
    8
    This game mixes in humor and an intresting battle system similar to Super Smash Bros. Although, the game lacks depth in a few key areas, the overall experience is worth the $40 for everyday fighting fans, and it is a must buy for any Naruto fan.
  7. AnonymousMC
    Jul 3, 2006
    4
    The basic truth is that this game was released in 2003 in Japan under the title "Narutimate Hero", and is greatly overshadowed by the two sequels that haven't made their way through translation, Narutimate Hero 2 and 3. If you're a fan on the translated and dubbed anime, then this game will keep with the story you've seen, and won't reveal the future. But if you'reThe basic truth is that this game was released in 2003 in Japan under the title "Narutimate Hero", and is greatly overshadowed by the two sequels that haven't made their way through translation, Narutimate Hero 2 and 3. If you're a fan on the translated and dubbed anime, then this game will keep with the story you've seen, and won't reveal the future. But if you're one who watches fansubbed versions of the japanese episodes, this will be painfully behind the times in terms of the story, and you'd be better off importing a copy of Narutimate Hero 3, which boasts around 60 different characters compared to the 12 in Ultimate Ninja.… Expand
  8. iKen
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  9. Sasukah
    Mar 7, 2015
    6
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is a 2D fighting game that can get tense at times but mostly repetitive. The story is quite cool. You can breeze through it in 2 hours if your pretty good at the game. The versus mode is great util you burned out all of the enjoyment from the game. So all that is left is the "extras mode which is where you view collectibles. Overall, a unique experiment for a 2DNaruto: Ultimate Ninja is a 2D fighting game that can get tense at times but mostly repetitive. The story is quite cool. You can breeze through it in 2 hours if your pretty good at the game. The versus mode is great util you burned out all of the enjoyment from the game. So all that is left is the "extras mode which is where you view collectibles. Overall, a unique experiment for a 2D Naruto game with only a reasonable amount of content you can achieve within a weekend.… Expand
  10. SlashSlayer
    Jan 12, 2016
    7
    It's so simple and generic...Just...Nothing much,you know.
    I Think it's just Meh,right?Just...Nothing Special..........Meh.
    But that game was the beginnig and the Sequels are so freakin' perfect....I Think it's just that.
  11. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 27, 2016
    8
    Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is a fighting video game, based on the popular manga and anime series Naruto developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Namco Bandai.

    + Ultimate Jutsu
    + Fun Gameplay
    - Few Characters
  12. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    It was my first game of this style, I liked it and it still attracts me, simple and fun mechanics, good animations.
  13. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    It's safe to say that Naruto: Ultimate Ninja is a great surprise. Beyond its core audience, this game also appeals to fighting game lovers in general. Even if it might not be for everyone, it's certainly a memorable experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#45 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#59 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    The game is juts totally multidimensional; easily the freshest fighting game to come along since "Powerstone". [july 2006, p.71]
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    Really, if Naruto's your thing, then this game is right up your alley--but even the most hardcore fighting-game fanatics will get a kick out of it as well. [July 2006, p.75]
  3. Game Informer
    65
    Even so, for gamers who don't know jutsu from chakra, don't expeect the game to give you any real incentive to play independent of its source material. [July 2006, p.106]
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