Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2

 PlayStation 2
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 9 out of 30
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  1. UchihaD.
    Sep 4, 2007
    0
    Maybe one day...naruto will actually have a game worth playing.
  2. ItsYaBoiEric
    Jun 25, 2022
    0
    Before I get into this review, I like to clarify that this is a first impression review. Like, I haven't really put that much time into it. I've probably put in like less than an hour on this game. But, just to let y'all know, I have played the first Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles game. In which, I adore it. That game has really good graphics, good gameplay, awesome skill chips system, coolBefore I get into this review, I like to clarify that this is a first impression review. Like, I haven't really put that much time into it. I've probably put in like less than an hour on this game. But, just to let y'all know, I have played the first Naruto Uzumaki Chronicles game. In which, I adore it. That game has really good graphics, good gameplay, awesome skill chips system, cool world map design. Just overall, I had a good time with the game. But, once I moved over to the next one, I was truly disappointed. 'Cause not only did they degrade the graphics but, they also put a lot more cutscenes in this game. While also making them a lot longer, too. In which, I'm not really a big fan of. I don't know about you guys but, I play videogames to play them. Not to just sit around & listen to a bunch of fictional characters talk to each other. That's not what I signed up for.

    And speaking of gameplay, the difficulty in this game is a joke. I understand that the original game had a big difficulty spike. But, in this game, they toned it down way too hard. Another issue is how they make you use Naruto's shadow clones to figure out a clue. Y'know, they be pointing at something to let you know where to inspect. And I really don't like that. Also, the allies are not that cool anymore.

    Awful gameplay, long cutscenes, TERRIBLE GRAPHICS. That's what really gets on my nerves for me. You may say the developers did that just so the PS2 can handle 2 players at once on the game. But, I find that to be a terrible excuse. 'Cause who the heck sacrifices good graphics just for 2-player gameplay? The last one didn't had one so, why should this one?

    Freaking ridiculous man. The game may get better overtime but, I'm not taking that risk. 'Cause first impressions always matter and they freaking flunked it. Very disappointing.    … Expand

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#96 Best PS2 Game of 2007
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#45 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
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#48 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. Play Magazine
    70
    Now, with sharpened graphics, more features, and an original story, Uzumaki Chronicles is fine for fans of the series. But the battles are a little stiff, and the relationships between locations, characters, and events would be confounding to Naruto newbies. [Sept 2007, p.74]
  2. PSM Magazine
    60
    Doesn't hold a candle to the fun-filled action of the Naruto anime or manga. [Oct 2007, p.84]
  3. IGN
    50
    We recommend that only the most dedicated, noble, selfless, and utterly brave Naruto fans try this game out.
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