Naruto: The Broken Bond

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2008
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Planet Xbox 360
    71
    Nevertheless, Naruto: The Broken Bond certainly has plenty for the anime enthusiast. The game flows smoothly, and everything in it feels just like it does in the cartoon. The only problem with this is that the game sometimes sacrifices its gameplay to deliver this very authenticity, and you might find yourself wondering why you shouldn’t just go and watch the anime instead.
  2. GameSpot
    70
    The fighting modes deliver some excitement, but the adventure loses its way with too many boring fetch quests and repetitive environmental puzzles.
  3. Level7.nu
    70
    Ubisoft's second game about Naruto for the Xbox 360 is very similar to the first game, Rise of a Ninja. There are few news to be had here, so if the first one didn't fit your bill this won't fare any better. It's a solid sequel, but the next iteration better offer us new content and ideas.
  5. VideoGamer
    70
    Given The Broken Bond's quite dazzling presentation it's easy to overlook its main fetch-quest focused flaw, so it's well worth a look. Just be aware that to non-fans some of the storyline will be quite hard to follow.
  6. 1UP
    67
    Aficionados need not hesitate -- The Broken Bond presents the Naruto franchise in a largely engaging manner, with plenty to see and do in the campaign and via Xbox Live. It's a less definite prospect for newcomers, though, as the fan service and familiar scenarios go a long way toward masking the frustrations and limitations found within.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
79
#79 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
49
#49 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 64 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 64
  3. Negative: 5 out of 64
  1. coolpc
    Jan 26, 2019
    10
    It is the BEST Naruto game that ever created. I'm from 2019, and i'm not joking. Playing it on 2010 for the first time i was shocked - finallyIt is the BEST Naruto game that ever created. I'm from 2019, and i'm not joking. Playing it on 2010 for the first time i was shocked - finally a normal Naruto game with a)Normal fighting system, with at least TWO buttons on combos (hello Ultimate Ninja Series) b)Open world c)Original soundrtack from anime d)Normal storytelling, without exaggeration in fights cutscenes.
    For now, there is no game like that, not even close. Storm series doesn't have normal open world and one (!) button combo fighting. I wish that team, that make Broken Bond can do a Shippuuden game...    … Full Review »
  2. Mheaty14
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Bellissimo gioco, a parer mio uno dei migliori giochi su Naruto.
    Divertente e storia riprodotta molto bene.
  3. ArataHD
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best naruto games out there along with storm games and wii games
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