Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (known as Naruto: Narutimate Series in Japan) is a series of fighting video games that are developed by CyberConnect2 and are published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The video games are based on the manga and anime Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto.

Through its history, the series has had many different names depending on localization and console releases. The series would start out as a Sony-exclusive with the first game releasing on the PlayStation 2 with four more after that and five spin-off games releasing on the PlayStation Portable. It wasn't until the release of Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 where the series saw releases on other consoles like the Xbox 360. The first game to release for PC and Steam was Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst.[1] The first mobile game to be released in the series was Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing.[2]

Games

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja

  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja (PS2) (2003 (JP), 2006 (PAL/NA/AU))[3]
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 (PS2) (2004 (JP), 2007 (NA/PAL/AU))[4]
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 (PS2) (2005 (JP), 2008 (NA/AU/PAL))[5]
  • Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4 (PS2) (2007 (JP), 2009 (NA/PAL/AU))[6]
  • Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5 (PS2) (2007 (JP), 2009 (EU/AU))

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes

  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes (PSP) (2007 (NA/PAL/AU))
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2: The Phantom Fortress (PSP) (2006 (JP), 2008 (NA/PAL/AU))
  • Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3 (PSP) (2009 (JP), 2010 (NA/PAL/AU))
  • Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact (PSP) (2011 (NA/JP/EU/AU))

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing

References

  1. "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 Full Burst Announced; Kabuto Is Playable". Siliconera. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  2. "[UPDATE: Game Released] Shonen Games opens up pre-registration for their upcoming Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing mobile title". Droid Gamers. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  3. "Naruto Attacks Retail". IGN. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  4. "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2 Slips into Stores". IGN. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  5. "Namco Bandai Brings the Ultimate Ninja Trilogy to the PlayStation 2". IGN. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
  6. "Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden Has Shipped". IGN. Retrieved September 23, 2024.