Naruto: Path of the Ninja Series Games Revealed

Feb 21,25

The enduring popularity of Naruto has spawned a plethora of video games for fans to enjoy. This article focuses on the Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō series, encompassing five distinct titles.

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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)

Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō is the first game in the Path of Ninja series.

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Launching the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series is Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō. Released in 2003, this title was exclusively available in Japan for the Bandai WonderSwan Color handheld console, a system that never saw international release. The game's narrative centers on the Land of Waves arc, incorporating additional missions featuring Team 7.

  1. Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

Naruto: Konoha Senki

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Another Japan-only release, Naruto: Konoha Senki, developed by Tomy for the Game Boy Advance, arrived in 2003. This game adapts the first 70 anime episodes, covering the Land of Waves and Chūnin Exams arcs. Initially, players control only Team 7 and Kakashi, with additional characters unlockable upon progression.

  1. 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 entry. Also a Tomy production (2004), it debuted on the Nintendo DS in Japan, later receiving a global Game Boy Advance port. The storyline encompasses early anime arcs, culminating in the Chūnin Exams.

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

Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan

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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. The narrative follows the Search for Tsunade arc, concluding with Sasuke's escape from Konoha.

  1. 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 Nintendo DS game. Initially released in Japan in 2006, it saw a global release in 2008. Unlike its predecessors, this game features a completely original, non-canon storyline, introducing the Three Ryūdōin Brothers as antagonists and an original Anbu character as a player ally.

This comprehensive overview covers all the essential Naruto: Path of the Ninja games. While their titles vary, they all contribute to the rich tapestry of Naruto gaming experiences.

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