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.
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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 console. This now-retro system, launched in 1999, never saw international distribution. The game primarily covers the Land of Waves arc, but also includes additional missions featuring 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, later receiving a global Game Boy Advance port. The storyline covers early anime arcs, culminating in the Chūnin Exams.
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Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)
Image via TomyDespite its numbering, Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan is the sequel to Path of the Ninja. This 2005 Tomy Nintendo DS game, another Japan-exclusive, follows the Search for Tsunade arc, concluding with Sasuke's escape from Konoha.
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)
Image via TomyConcluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, a Tomy-developed Nintendo DS title. Released in Japan in 2006 and internationally in 2008, this game deviates from the canon storyline, presenting an original narrative featuring the Three Ryūdōin Brothers and a unique Anbu ally character.
These five games, while uniquely titled, all contribute to the rich tapestry of Naruto video game adaptations.