Naruto: Path of the Ninja Saga's Games Unveiled %v

The Naruto franchise boasts a wide array of video games, with the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series standing out with its five unique titles. This article explores each game in the series.

Kicking off the Path of the Ninja series is Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō, a 2003 release exclusive to Japan's Bandai WonderSwan Color handheld system. This console, launched in 1999, never saw international distribution, limiting the game's reach. The game centers on the Land of Waves arc, incorporating additional missions for Team 7.

Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

Naruto: Konoha Senki

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Another Japan-only title, Naruto: Konoha Senki, developed by Tomy for the Game Boy Advance, arrived in 2003. This adventure covers the first 70 anime episodes, encompassing the Land of Waves and Chūnin Exams arcs. Initially, players control only Team 7 and Kakashi, with additional characters unlockable later.

Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)

Naruto: Path of the Ninja cover.

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Interestingly, Naruto: Path of the Ninja is the third game chronologically. Also a Tomy production (2004), it initially launched on the Nintendo DS in Japan, later receiving a Game Boy Advance port for a global audience. The storyline covers early anime arcs, culminating in the Chūnin Exams.

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Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)

Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan

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Despite its numbering, Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan is the sequel to Path of the Ninja. Released in 2005 by Tomy for the Nintendo DS, this Japan-exclusive game follows the Search for Tsunade arc, concluding with Sasuke's escape from Konoha.

Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)

Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 cover.

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Concluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, another Tomy title. Initially released in Japan in 2006, it received a global Nintendo DS release in 2008. Unlike its predecessors, this game features a completely original, non-canon storyline centered around the Three Ryūdōin Brothers and a unique Anbu ally character.

This comprehensive overview covers all the games in the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series, showcasing their unique titles and storylines within the broader Naruto universe.