Naruto: The Broken Bond

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2008
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
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  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 - 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    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 - 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...    … Expand
  2. ArataHD
    Feb 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best naruto games out there along with storm games and wii games
  3. Mheaty14
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    Bellissimo gioco, a parer mio uno dei migliori giochi su Naruto.
    Divertente e storia riprodotta molto bene.
  4. LonnieH
    Nov 24, 2008
    10
    This is one of the best games I
  5. narutoninja
    Nov 27, 2008
    10
    best idea ever. multiplayer naruto team battles. like co op in an FPS but with a game with the best graphics i've ever seen, and the best characters of any series (game/anime) i've ever played/seen. soooo good.
  6. [ANONYMOUS]
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    If you're having trouble deciding, like I was, just sit back and click over some screenshots. Single handedly, this game is worth it for its graphics. This cell-shading (or whatever) style of characters with its cinematic background graphics is a) innovative as hell and b) simply beautiful. Another word that comes to mind is lush. Orrrr, breathtaking. I'm serious! Peep the If you're having trouble deciding, like I was, just sit back and click over some screenshots. Single handedly, this game is worth it for its graphics. This cell-shading (or whatever) style of characters with its cinematic background graphics is a) innovative as hell and b) simply beautiful. Another word that comes to mind is lush. Orrrr, breathtaking. I'm serious! Peep the visuals my friends, you won't have a choice after that.… Expand
  7. byrd
    Nov 27, 2008
    9
    of all the things you could have for the holidays when its all cold outside and crap you should get this. graphics so good you'll stay inside until it's sunny again. lol
  8. WasabiAddiction
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    Finally, a Naruto game with an in-depth fighting system (rather than tapping the same button over and over again like in a different Naruto game). Graphics are better than the first game, and they've expanded just about everything fans wanted from Rise of a Ninja. 4 player fighting is AWESOME!!! Japanese voice is a nice touch. I love how we can choose the time of day during versus Finally, a Naruto game with an in-depth fighting system (rather than tapping the same button over and over again like in a different Naruto game). Graphics are better than the first game, and they've expanded just about everything fans wanted from Rise of a Ninja. 4 player fighting is AWESOME!!! Japanese voice is a nice touch. I love how we can choose the time of day during versus mode, and the Dojo is a fantastic addition. Story took me 16 hours to beat the first time through, but I took my time. Now that I'm done the story and unlocked all the characters, I'm doing all the side missions trying to find everything. I'm also online trying to be Hokage in the ranked leaderboards! I appreciated how Ubisoft didn't boast about their graphics, because on some other Naruto game that's all they raved about. When it comes down to it, other than graphics, this game is better in every other category. So much fun! Good job Ubisoft!… Expand
  9. LesleyB
    Nov 24, 2008
    10
    Just completed the single player story. Played a bit online. Played ladder solo a little too (can
  10. mikeg
    Dec 11, 2008
    8
    i played demo and was hooked...they say its 10 hours to beat,,,i have 18 hours clock in and 78 % of story mode done,,,i dont watch or know show,,but if you lookin for a good action rpg plus dont forget online...30 charcters,,,rent or buy ,its a definite playable game...enjoying over some of the big titles.....
  11. icadaT
    Apr 19, 2011
    5
    Looks pretty but ultimately the overusing of quicktime events, same environments and repetitive questing for the majority of the game make this more of a chore than a fun experience. Combat feels shallow and clunky, but the Jutsu controls are fun.
  12. MiguelNeto
    Dec 26, 2016
    8
    Naruto: The Broken Bond me supreendeu demais, Rise of a Ninja foi um jogo divertido, mais tinha poucos personagens, poucas variedades de jutsus, em The Broken Bond ela se supera e faz um jogo muito bom, agora tem mais personagens, continua com o mesmo esquema do ultimo jogo de fazer jutsus, mais agora ficou um pouco mais facil, a cena final é bem legal, a trilha sonora é boa, o grafico éNaruto: The Broken Bond me supreendeu demais, Rise of a Ninja foi um jogo divertido, mais tinha poucos personagens, poucas variedades de jutsus, em The Broken Bond ela se supera e faz um jogo muito bom, agora tem mais personagens, continua com o mesmo esquema do ultimo jogo de fazer jutsus, mais agora ficou um pouco mais facil, a cena final é bem legal, a trilha sonora é boa, o grafico é muito bom, The Broken Bond é um dos melhores jogos baseado em anime, sem duvidas, muito recomendado. Nota 8.4… Expand
  13. lelbro
    Mar 16, 2021
    8
    Compared to its predecessor, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, this game feels like more of a Naruto game than Naruto's game. Broken Bond is more immersive, allowing the player to control other characters besides Naruto. The story has a decent length, taking me about 9-11 hours, providing an abridged version of Naruto's second half with some filler added to introduce the other characters. Some ofCompared to its predecessor, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, this game feels like more of a Naruto game than Naruto's game. Broken Bond is more immersive, allowing the player to control other characters besides Naruto. The story has a decent length, taking me about 9-11 hours, providing an abridged version of Naruto's second half with some filler added to introduce the other characters. Some of the cutscenes and facial expressions here are kind of wonky, but it does a solid job. I really enjoy how the player must use each of the character's abilities in tandem to progress in this mode. The variety in characters also provides a great variety to the combat. Each character plays very differently with their own dedicated combos and jutsu. Part of me enjoys this, as all the characters feel special and unique, but part of me wishes it was more like the storm series with everyone's combos being the same inputs, as I was constantly pausing the game to check each character's combos. The combat is the main part of the game, and I find it the most enjoyable as well, but it does have it's problems. Substitution jutsu is very precise and is hard to use. Whenever an opponent uses it against you, it is difficult to turn around making you extremely vulnerable. Throwing the kunai and using it as a melee weapon are both mapped to the same button, so it is difficult to know what you will do. Lastly, some of the characters just aren't very representative of themselves. Temari barely opens her fan to fight, when in the anime she mainly just used ranged wind attacks. The same is sort of true with Itachi. He never clearly uses his signature Tsukuyomi and his only jutsu are those that Sasuke already has. Despite many of these gripes, I still find the combat very engaging. Back to the overworld, one touch I find very clever is how chakra control has been seamlessly integrated. In the first game, this technique required the usage of hand signs, but now the player just needs to press x on a flat wall or start walking on water to trigger it. This integration not only improves the fluidity of the gameplay but also signifies the growth of Naruto and the rest of the characters. The side content is a mixed bag. The Tanzaku minigames, ninja cards, and most wanted lists are pretty fun, but the races, the deliveries, the choji missions, and the hide and seek are all pretty lackluster. The tree running sequences are fun at first. The first person perspective and high sense of speed is a nice change of pace, but after a while, they get boring, and I end up wishing there was a fast travel option. Being forced to complete the tree run sequence every time feels like a chore, much like the lackluster side content I mentioned. Although I haven't played every Naruto game, this may be the best open-world one. The Hidden Leaf looks great under the many lighting conditions and is truly complete, having all the locations one would come to expect after watching the show. The outside of the village has also been expanded immensely when compared to the first game. Overall, Broken Bond mainly improves and adds upon what the first game developed with the extremely important addition of other playable characters in the story mode while still possessing its own host of old and new problems.… Expand
  14. YokoHugo
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. IGN
    83
    Aside from some bad quests, The Broken Bond is a great game. I'm not a huge Naruto fan, but I couldn't help but be drawn in by the story. And the end set of missions -- which can take well over an hour to complete -- are thrilling. A fun online brawler is just more reason to keep playing Broken Bond after you've beaten the main mode.
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  2. Meristation
    80
    The Broken Bond is a great follow-up for last year's Rise of a Ninja. Bigger, longer, with more characters and a new team system. It offers everything we always wanted to see in a Naruto game, using RoaN as basis and improving in every possible aspect. A very satisfying experience that we hope will continue this road towards perfection.
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  3. TeamXbox
    80
    It’s not perfect, to the hardcore or others. But it is good enough to give you an experience you won’t regret.
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