Naruto Game Series: A Path to Ninja Adventure

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 guide explores each game in the series.

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1. Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)

2. Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

3. Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)

4. Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)

5. Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)

6. Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)

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, released in 1999, never saw international distribution, limiting the game's reach. The game primarily focuses on the Land of Waves arc, enhanced with additional missions for Team 7.

2. Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

Another Japan-only title, Naruto: Konoha Senki, developed by Tomy for the Game Boy Advance, arrived in 2003. The game 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.

3. Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)

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 before receiving a global Game Boy Advance port. The game's narrative covers early anime arcs, culminating in the Chūnin Exams.

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4. Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)

Despite the "RPG 2" designation, Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan is a direct sequel to Naruto: Path of the Ninja. This 2005 Tomy Nintendo DS title remained exclusive to Japan. Its story follows the Search for Tsunade arc and concludes with Sasuke's escape from Konoha during the Sasuke Recovery Mission.

5. Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)

Concluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, another Tomy Nintendo DS game. Released in Japan in 2006, it saw a global release in 2008. Unlike its predecessors, this installment features an original, non-canon storyline centered around the Three Ryūdōin Brothers and a unique Anbu character allied with the player.

This comprehensive overview covers all the games in the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series, each offering a unique take on the popular anime.