Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress

 PSP
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
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  1. ZTGD
    72
    Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress is a prime of example of if it isn't broken, don't fix it.
  2. IGN
    71
    The Mugenjo Mode does give you a lot of extra gameplay, but all the mechanics in place, along with the majority of the environments, music and other game elements, are identical to the original.
  3. GamesRadar+
    70
    There's not a ton of difference between this and the first Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes, but the enhancements that are here make this a notably better game than the first. We recommend it, but it's a real shame that so much of this will be a bit too familiar to most players.
  5. TotalPlayStation
    70
    If you've never played the series on the PSP, by all means, pick this up, but otherwise it might be best to just give it a rental, as you likely will burn through all the game has to offer in about a weekend or so.
  6. Game Chronicles
    70
    A great diversion for everyday games – but the lengthy storyline and unlockables are ultimately only going to appeal to die-hard fans of the series.
  7. 1UP
    67
    Play Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2 -- The Phantom Fortress for its entertaining battles, not for the tiring story. But if you do play for the story, remember this awesome tip: Change the voice option from English to Japanese so you won't have to hear Naruto scream his ineffable catchphrase. Believe it!
  8. Hardcore Gamer
    60
    Overall, The Phantom Fortress is a surprisingly captivating portable game, that does well to live up to its popular name.
  9. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    As a fighting game, Phantom Fortress is decent. [Aug 2008, p.83]
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  10. Video Game Talk
    60
    I'm not sure that this release really deserves the price sticker attached to it because it's mainly just an upgrade but it's still a decent experience just the same.
  11. GameShark
    50
    Naruto: Ulitmate Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress does offer up plenty of fun, albeit shallow, ninja fighting, just not enough new content to warrant a purchase.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best PSP Game of 2008
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#9 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
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#6 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 3 out of 32
  1. EmuGame218
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    It's fun to play from both your phone and PC. every element from minigames to fighting games is very sexy.
    Perfection, but not stronger than    It's fun to play from both your phone and PC. every element from minigames to fighting games is very sexy.
    Perfection, but not stronger than 3 parts per PSP.    … Full Review »
  2. skthegreat
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Are you kidding me? This is is one of the best PSP games I ever owned. It is one of my favorite fighting games of all time too. The 2dAre you kidding me? This is is one of the best PSP games I ever owned. It is one of my favorite fighting games of all time too. The 2d graphics aren't the best, but they still hold up, and the animations are great. There is so much content here, this could've been a console release. I love the fact that it's 2d not 3d.. Even after playing Shippuden 4, I had to play this.
    This game got average reviews because it did a lot of things similar to the first one, but as someone who never played the first one, I enjoyed every second of this game.    … Full Review »
  3. whynot1260
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    This must be my favourite Naruto game for the PSP. I don't know if I like it this much because I am a fan of the anime, but I can't resist. IThis must be my favourite Naruto game for the PSP. I don't know if I like it this much because I am a fan of the anime, but I can't resist. I bet half of the critics who reviewed this game simply compared it to Final Fantasy or something when they shouldn't have. Out of all the Naruto PSP games I've played, this one has all of the moves used by characters in the original Naruto and they are truly usable. One more thing: this is not an action RPG game. What if this is one of those adventure games where you actually don't fight all the time? Well it is. Its best feature is Heroes Mode which has a special system and also takes some strategy. The game is simple and good.… Full Review »
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