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{{Short description|Video game franchise}}
{{Infobox video game series
|title = Naruto: Ultimate Ninja<br />Naruto: Narutimate Series
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|creator =
|composer = Chikayo Fukuda
|genre = [[Fighting game]], [[Role-playing video game|
|platforms = [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[PlayStation Portable]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation Vita]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]
|first release version = ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''
|first release date = October 23, 2003
|latest release version = ''Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
|latest release date =
|parent = [[List of Naruto video games|Naruto video games]]
}}
'''''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''''', known in Japan as the {{nihongo|'''''Naruto: Narutimate Series'''''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} ナルティメットシリーズ|Naruto: Narutimetto Shirīzu|lead=yes}}, is a series of [[fighting game|fighting video game]]s, based on the popular [[manga]] and [[anime]] series ''[[Naruto]]'' by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]. It was developed by [[CyberConnect2]], and published by [[Bandai]] and later [[Bandai Namco Games]]. The first game was released in
==''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja'' series==
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===''Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4''===
{{Infobox video game
|title = Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4<br />Naruto Shippūden: Narutimate Accel
|collapsible = yes
|image =
|caption = [[North America]]n cover art
|developer = [[CyberConnect2]]
|publisher= [[Bandai Namco Games]] (Japan)<br>[[Namco Bandai Games]] (North America, Europe and Australia)
|composer = Chikayo Fukuda
|designer =
|released = {{vgrelease|JP|April 5, 2007|NA|March 24, 2009|PAL|May 1, 2009|AU|May 7, 2009}}
|series = ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''
|engine =
|genre = [[Fighting game]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
|modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
}}
{{Nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4'', known in Japan as ''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル|''Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Akuseru''}} is the fourth installment of the ''Ultimate Ninja'' series and the first installment of the ''Accel'' series in Japan. It was released in Japan April 5, 2007, in North America on March 24, 2009, and in Europe on April 30, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naruto-videogames.com/it/game/playstation-2/ultimate-ninja-4:-naruto-shippuden/|title=Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden - playstation 2|publisher=Naruto videogames.com/it|access-date=2009-04-27|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925172332/http://www.naruto-videogames.com/it/game/playstation-2/ultimate-ninja-4%3A-naruto-shippuden/|archive-date=2009-09-25}}</ref> The game introduces ''Naruto Shippūden'' characters for the first time, featuring 52 playable characters. Other changes include the introduction of fixed ultimate jutsu, which change as health decreases or if the player enters any secondary mode. The graphical style of the game has also been toned down, retaining the anime look. The RPG mode (now called Master Mode) is heavily expanded, now featuring a more action-oriented gameplay and explore the massive world of ''Naruto'' (unlike the previous games which had a more sandbox-style gameplay). This is the last Naruto game features English dub.
The game only covers halfway through the Kazekage Rescue arc in the Shippuden storyline (roughly at episode 15 in the anime), though to make up for the lack of story, a filler arc is made up for the game that takes place before the Shippuden storyline called the "Black Shadow". Hero's History mode from ''Ultimate Ninja 3'' is also retained, now retelling the events of the original series more faithfully and includes completely redone and improved scenes from ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3'' as well as redone CGI scenes.
===''Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5''===
{{Infobox video game
|title = Naruto Shippūden:<br>Ultimate Ninja 5<br />Naruto Shippūden: Narutimate Accel 2
|collapsible = yes
|image =
|caption = PAL cover art
|developer = [[CyberConnect2]]
|publisher = [[Bandai Namco Games]] (Japan)<br>[[Namco Bandai Games]] (Europe and Australia)
|composer = Chikayo Fukuda
|designer =
|series = ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''
|engine =
|genre = [[Fighting game]]
|modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]
|released = <!--Please do not add North America release date game this is no longer available.-->{{vgrelease|JP|December 20, 2007|EU|November 27, 2009|AU|December 3, 2009}}
}}
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''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: Phantom Fortress'', known as in Japan as {{Nihongo3|lit. ''Naruto: Narutimate Portable - Castle of Illusions''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} ナルティメットポータブル 無幻城の巻|Naruto: Narutimetto Pōtaburu - Mugenjō no Maki}}, was released in Japan on March 30, 2006, and in North America on June 24, 2008, and in Europe on July 11, 2008. It is the second installment of the ''Heroes'' series in the west. In this ''Naruto'' game, the player chooses four characters and equips them with skills and items. This release is the full non-modified version of ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes'', and contains the three characters that were removed: The Third Hokage, Shizune and Kabuto. Both removed stages and the game's Story Mode are now present as well. Additionally, movesets have been updated. Players can also select whether the characters use Japanese or English voices. Jiraiya and Naruto can use Rasengan, Kakashi can use Lightning Blade and Sasuke can use Chidori without the use of a secret technique.
While some characters retain their old techniques, others, such as Neji, have theirs upgraded. The game contains
===''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3''===
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''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3'', known as {{nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Accel 3''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットアクセル３|Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Akuseru 3}} in Japan, is the sixth installment in the ''Ultimate Ninja'' series and the third and final installment of both the ''Heroes'' series in the west and the ''Accel'' series in Japan, announced as an exclusive title for the PlayStation Portable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/105/1053961p1.html|title=Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3|date=10 December 2009|publisher=Naruto videogames.com/it|access-date=December 24, 2009}}</ref> The game was released in Japan on December 10, 2009 and was released in North America on May 11, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.namcobandaigames.com/news/389 | title = Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3|publisher=[[Namco Bandai]] | access-date = December 10, 2009}}</ref> The game features of a roster of more than 50 characters, 48 of which are from the TV series ''[[Naruto Shippuden]]''. English dub return since ''Ultimate Ninja 4''. The game features four-player local multiplayer battles, as well as Sasuke and the members of [[List of Naruto characters#Taka|Team Hebi]]. It features a story arc "Leaf Anbu Attacks" about Village Hidden under the Moon designed by CyberConnect2 that is unique to this game, as well as a regular one that follows the Naruto ''Shippūden'' storyline and one that follows Sasuke's story. This was the last game released under the Ultimate Ninja Heroes moniker.
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''Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact'' ({{nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimetto Inpakuto''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットインパクト}} in Japan), is the sixth Naruto title for the PlayStation Portable. The game's storyline covers the Kazekage Rescue arc up to the Five Kage Summit Arc
The game features boss battles, an all new rush battle system, 1 vs 100 action, ad hoc multiplayer missions, and also features over 50 characters, 26 of which are playable. As a special gift at New York Comic Con 2011, the first 200 people that went to watch ''[[Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds]]'' along with ''Naruto'' Japanese voice actress, Junko Takeuchi, received a free copy of the game. It is the last game in the series to be featured on the PSP, with no further releases due to the release of the [[PlayStation Vita]], the successor system to the PSP. ==''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm'' series==
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===''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2''===
{{main|Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2}}
''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2'', known in Japan as {{Nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 2''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットストーム2}} was officially announced on December 20, 2009, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The game features more characters, stages and story-content than its predecessor, as well as being the first ''Naruto'' game to feature [[Multiplayer video game#Online multiplayer|online multiplayer.]] It was released on
[[Lars Alexandersson]] from the [[Tekken]] series also makes an appearance as a playable character. The design used for the game is the costume designed by Naruto creator [[Masashi Kishimoto]] for [[Tekken 6]].
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===''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations''===
{{main|Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations}}
''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations'', known in Japan as {{Nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm Generation''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットストーム {{ruby|GENERATION|ジェネレーション}}|Naruto Shippūden: Narutimetto Sutōmu Jenerēshon}} was officially announced on June 18, 2011, for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Unlike previous ''Storm'' games, the game's story mode features separate campaigns for several different characters, with cutscenes being newly-animated [[Original video animation|OVA]]'s. It was released on February 23, 2012, in Japan, March 13, 2012 in North America, and March 30, 2012 in Europe. ''Generations'' is the only game in the ''Storm'' series to have not received a PC release.
===''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (Full Burst)''===
{{main|Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3}}
''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3'', known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 3''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットストーム3}} was officially announced on June 24, 2012, for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. [[hack and slash|Mob Battles]] akin to ''Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Impact''<ref name="UDecision">{{cite web|date=September 10, 2012|title=Naruto Shippuden: Narutimate Storm 3 [Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3]|url=http://www.the-magicbox.com/1209/game120910a.shtml|access-date=September 16, 2012|publisher=The Magic Box|archive-date=February 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210215065755/http://www.the-magicbox.com/1209/game120910a.shtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> were implemented in the story mode, and giant boss-battles from previous ''Storm'' games (which were not present in ''Generations'') returned. It was released on March 5, 2013, in the North America, March 8 in Europe and April 18 in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Green|first=Scott|title=VIDEO: "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3" Will of Fire Lives On Trailer|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/02/18/video-naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-storm-3-will-of-fire-lives-on-trailer|access-date=2021-05-22|website=Crunchyroll|date=18 February 2013 |language=en-us}}</ref>
A re-release, ''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst'' was released on October 22, 2013 in the North America, October 24 in Japan and January 31, 2014 in Europe; it features revamped cinematics, all previously-released DLC costumes (with the exceptions of Naruto's Goku costume and Sakura's Hello Kitty costume), a new story chapter and an additional Challenge Mode. It is the first game in the ''Ultimate Ninja'' series to be released for [[Personal computer|PC]] and [[Steam (service)|Steam]].
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===''Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4''===
{{Main|Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4}}
''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4'', known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Naruto Shippūden: Narutimate Storm 4''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 ナルティメットストーム 4}}, was announced on December 11, 2014, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC as the sixth installment and the final main installment in the ''Storm'' series. It was released on February 4, 2016, in Japan, February 5, 2016 in Europe, and February 9, 2016 in North America. The western release added Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese voices.
An expansion, titled ''Road to Boruto'', covers the story of ''[[Boruto: Naruto the Movie]]'' and was released on February 2, 2017, in Japan and February 3, 2017 in North America and Europe.
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===''Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections''===
''Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections'', known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Naruto x Boruto: Narutimate Storm Connections''|{{ruby|NARUTO X BORUTO|ナルトクロスボルト}} ナルティメットストーム {{ruby|CONNECTIONS|コネクションズ}}}} is
. On February 23, 2023, in celebration for the ''[[Naruto]]'' anime's 20th anniversary, was announced for the Playstation 4, and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X & S, and PC. It
Shortly after release, the developers were accused by the English voice actors from the game to have re-dubbed over their lines with AI. The developers revealed that the questionable voice work was just the result of poor editing, and it will be fixed in a later update.<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/new-naruto-fighting-game-receives-backlash-for-questionable-redub-raising-eyebrows-over-potential-ai-voiceover-i-can-guarantee-i-did-not-say-that-line-that-way/ New Naruto fighting game receives backlash for questionable redub, raising eyebrows over potential AI voiceover: "I can guarantee I did not say that line that way"]</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Diaz |first1=Ana |title=Naruto game accused of using AI voice-over is just sloppy editing, admits Bandai |url=https://www.polygon.com/23978516/naruto-ai-voice-over-controversy-sloppy-bandai-admits |website=Polygon |date=29 November 2023 |access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
▲''Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections'', known in Japan as {{nihongo|''Naruto x Boruto: Narutimate Storm Connections''|{{ruby|NARUTO X BORUTO|ナルトクロスボルト}} ナルティメットストーム {{ruby|CONNECTIONS|コネクションズ}}}} is a North American, European-exclusive and Japan fighting game and the seventh installment in the ''Ultimate Ninja Storm'' series
▲. On February 23, 2023, in celebration for the ''[[Naruto]]'' anime's 20th anniversary, was announced for the Playstation 4, and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X & S, and PC. It will feature content and story from all previous ''Ninja Storm'' games, as well as an original storyline. All 124 characters will return, along with newcomers such as Indra and Asura Ōtsutsuki. 60 FPS support is included with next-gen consoles. It is scheduled for console release on November 17, 2023, with the PC version expected by the end of 2023.
==''Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing''==
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Various ''Ultimate Ninja'' games have become Namco Bandai's best-selling games with ''Ultimate Ninja Storm 2'' being its second best-selling game from 2010 behind ''[[Tekken 6]]'' with 1.1 million units sold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comvhq/|title=Tekken and Naruto Were Namco Bandai's Best Selling Games Last Year|access-date=May 10, 2010|author=Anoop Gantayat|date=October 30, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|archive-date=July 7, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707095203/http://andriasang.com/comvhq/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January 2012, Namco Bandai announced that they have sold 10 million ''Naruto'' games worldwide, including 1.9 million units in Asia, 4.3 million in North America, and 3.8 million in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|title=NAMCO BANDAI GAMES CELEBRATES OVER 10 MILLION NARUTO™ AND NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™ GAMES SHIPPED WORLDWIDE|url=http://www.namcobandaigames.com/company/news/namco-bandai-games-celebrates-over-10-million-naruto-and-naruto-shippuden-games-shipped-worldwide|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116164033/http://www.namcobandaigames.com/company/news/namco-bandai-games-celebrates-over-10-million-naruto-and-naruto-shippuden-games-shipped-worldwide|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 16, 2012|publisher=[[Namco Bandai Games]]|access-date=20 May 2012|date=January 13, 2012}}</ref><ref name="trailerann">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-12-21/naruto-shippuden/ultimate-ninja-storm-generations-new-video-posted|title=Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Generations' New Video Posted|publisher=Anime News Network|date=December 21, 2011|access-date=December 22, 2011}}</ref> In celebration CyberConnect2's CEO Hiroshi Matsuyama participated in the 2012 [[Paris International Marathon]] while cosplaying as Naruto Uzumaki, thanking fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-05-11/video-of-cyberconnect2-ceo-running-paris-marathon-in-naruto-cosplay|title=Video of CyberConnect2 CEO Running Paris Marathon in Naruto Cosplay|publisher=Anime News Network|date=May 21, 2012|access-date=October 13, 2012}}</ref> By 2016, more than 15 million units were sold.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/9/14/12923926/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm-4-road-to-boruto-expansion-final-game-bandai-namco-cyberconnect2-tgs|title=This is the final Naruto: Ultimate Ninja game|first=Philip|last=Kollar|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=September 14, 2016|access-date=December 22, 2018}}</ref> As of 2019, 20 million units have sold.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/xZkSaipWJZE Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20191217002704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkSaipWJZE Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZkSaipWJZE&feature=emb_title| title = NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 ROAD TO BORUTO - Nintendo Switch Announcement | website=[[YouTube]]| date = 16 December 2019 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> In 2017, the mobile game ''Ultimate Ninja Blazing'' grossed {{JPY|10.5 billion}} ({{US$|{{To USD|10500|JPN|round=yes}} million|long=no}}) in China.<ref>{{cite news |title=중국진출 일본게임 VS 일본진출 중국게임 실적 분석 |url=http://www.mobileindex.com/report/report_view.asp?s=38 |work=Mobile Index |date=2018-06-07 |language=ko}}</ref>
Critical reception to the games has been positive. [[G4 (U.S. TV channel)|G4]]'s ''[[X-Play]]'' gave ''Ultimate Ninja'' a three out of five for a creative comicbook feel and stylish [[Cel-shading|cel-shaded]] graphics, but complained that the controls are too simple, and that the English voices are "slightly questionable."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/54064/Naruto_Ultimate_Ninja_Review.html|title=''X-Play'' review of ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''|access-date=2007-07-07|archive-date=2012-05-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501144241/http://www.g4tv.com/games/features/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Both [[IGN]] and [[GameSpot]] noted the game was both accessible and enjoyable and praised the anime/manga-inspired graphics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ps2.ign.com/articles/714/714995p1.html|title=IGN's review of ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''|date=27 June 2006|access-date=2007-07-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/narutoultimateninja/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;review|title=GameSpot's review of ''Naruto: Ultimate Ninja''|access-date=2007-07-07}}</ref> Titles for the PlayStation Portable received considerably lower averages in gaming sites.<ref name="pspgr">{{cite web |url=https://www.gamerankings.com/psp/630216-naruto-shippuden-ultimate-ninja-impact/index.html |title=Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact for PSP |work=[[GameRankings]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=October 12, 2012}}</ref><ref name="pspmeta" /> ''Ultimate Ninja Storm'' was also the only video game to win the Excellent Prize in the Entertainment Division of the 13th annual [[Japan Media Arts Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/festival/2009/winner.php|title=2009 13th Japan Media Arts Festival: List of Award-winning Works|publisher=Japan Media Arts Plaza|access-date=2010-02-08|archive-date=2010-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209024742/http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/festival/2009/winner.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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