If you want to purchase your Naruto fan a game this Christmas it has to be “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”. I’m not a huge Naruto fan, but I love fighting games, excellent graphics and games that have plenty of fun, fighting-based, adventures. This game has pretty much everything you’d expect from the hottest Nintendo Wii fighting games and maybe it even has a little more. While D3 sunk with their Nintendo DS game, “Naruto: Path of the Ninja”, they have a winner with “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”.
There isn’t much I can say to discourage you from buying this game. I wasn’t sure how I’d like this, but it is definitely a keeper. I’m looking forward to more Naruto titles, and while I’m not that big of a fan of anime, the game did give me the chance to learn about the story. In fact, I’m considering checking out past episodes of Naruto. That’s how much fun I’ve had playing this game. If you, like me, have a young, teenage son (mine just turned 13) this is one of those games you can enjoy together. Otherwise, it’s a great way to occupy your teen or tween as opposed to worrying about where they are, who they’re with, and what they’re doing.
The “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” Story:
There really isn’t a story behind “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”. It’s a fighting game where you play as your choice of one of the main characters of the Naruto television series. Each character has their weaknesses and their own strengths. There are 20 different characters from Naruto to Sakura. Some of the characters will have to be unlocked and there are various control schemes which you can use to increase your character’s strengths and help them to beat their competitors. The story behind “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” is so simple it really is just you, fighting as a ninja to beat other ninjas, nothing more, nothing less.
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Controls:
“Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” is easy to play. It doesn’t take long for you to figure out how to punch, kick, hit, and use Ninja power to kick the butt of your opponent. As the game goes along, your opponents become much more difficult to defeat and use of your controls becomes even more important.
The one thing I disliked about “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” is that it does not offer you onscreen directions or demos on how to complete fight moves. It would have been cool to find out how to do these things before having to jump right in and start fighting. While it will only take a short while to get the hang of how to play the game, some instructions would be nice.
Be prepared to use the buttons and ignore the versatility that the Wii has to offer. If you have a nunchuk, it is recommended you use it while playing “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” though you can also use the Wii remote by holding it sideways if you’re nunchuk-less. I found it easier to play when using my nunchuk and it was a lot more fun with both hands working madly to defeat each opponent.
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Visual Quality:
I love the quality of the gameplay for “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”, especially the fighting sequences. The action is played out with amazing skill and you feel like you’re actually there doing everything you are making your character do. I’ve been a game player since I played my first Atari. Let me tell you, visual quality for games has come a lonnng way. It is amazing what designers and developers can do. If you want a game that shows you just what the Nintendo Wii is capable of visually, I highly recommend “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”.
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Audio Quality:
The audio wasn’t too annoying for “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution”. The music, fight sounds, and overall sound effects didn’t get on my nerves too much. You shouldn’t have to turn down the sound unless you want to pop something in your CD player or iPod and play it to that.
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Replayability:
If you like fighting games and/or you like Naruto then this is definitely the game you need to play. There are multiple levels and each one is more exciting than the level before it. You will be fighting some highly competitive players (those you didn’t choose to play as when you first decided to play the game). You even have the chance to play yourself. Seeing Naruto kick Naruto’s butt is pretty entertaining. You will want to play this one more than once, and though you may eventually beat it, you might want to give the game another try.
Still, there are some reusable features from past games in the Clash of Ninja series and with the flexibility of the Wii system, there could have been so much more that could have been done to make “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” more interesting. Whether you will want to re-play this game is going to be up to the individual playing and whether they can look past these obvious flaws.
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Bottom Line:
I don’t care if you like Naruto or not. You need to buy this game if you’re a fighting fan! I can’t say anything else that could show how much I love this game. The graphics are awesome. The gameplay is intense and enjoyable. The moves you can use to play “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” are fun. I loved being a Ninja and really got into the game. Make your husband/wife or son/daughter happy this Christmas and make sure they get a copy of “Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution” for the Nintendo Wii. Anyone, over the age of 6 or 7, can really get into the gameplay with Naruto, and in no time, you’ll have a house full of ninjas.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – HOT HOLIDAY ITEM!
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Dominick is in his late 20s. He lives in Michigan with his life partner, Ashtyn, their 14 year old son Robert, and their Shih-Tzu, Oliver. Dominick is a writer and the head editor for both LI Kids and Literary Illusions. He enjoys composing music and is an aspiring director/screenwriter. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, playing and watching sports, playing video games, watching movies, and singing.
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