The Naruto franchise boasts a wide array of video games, with the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series standing out with its five distinct titles. This article provides a comprehensive overview of each game.
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Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)
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Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)
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Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)
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Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)
Image via BandaiKicking 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's narrative centers on the Land of Waves arc, enhanced with additional missions for Team 7.
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Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)
Image via TomyAnother Japan-only title, Naruto: Konoha Senki, developed by Tomy for the Game Boy Advance, arrived in 2003. It adapts the anime's first 70 episodes, encompassing the Land of Waves and Chūnin Exams arcs. Initially, players control only Team 7 and Kakashi, with additional characters unlockable later.
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)
Image via TomyInterestingly, Naruto: Path of the Ninja is the third game chronologically. Also a Tomy production (2004), it debuted on the Nintendo DS in Japan before a global Game Boy Advance port. The game covers early anime storylines, culminating in the Chūnin Exams arc.
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Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)
Image via TomyDespite the "RPG 2" designation, this Nintendo DS title (2005, Tomy) is a direct sequel to Naruto: Path of the Ninja, remaining a Japan-exclusive release. The story progresses through the Search for Tsunade arc, concluding with Sasuke's escape from Konoha during the Sasuke Recovery Mission.
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)
Image via TomyConcluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, another Tomy-developed Nintendo DS game. Initially released in Japan (2006), it gained a global release in 2008. Unlike its predecessors, this installment features an original, non-canon storyline, introducing the Three Ryūdōin Brothers as antagonists and an original Anbu character as a player ally.
These five games, while uniquely titled, collectively form the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series, offering diverse gameplay experiences within the Naruto universe.