Naruto Shippuden: The New Era 3DS
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  • Summary: Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era will provide high-kicking action in glorious, portable 3D in an all new story setting.

    In this latest videogame action adventure in the long running and celebrated series, Naruto is presented for the very first time in 3D, with dynamic camera twists and tu    rns taking full advantage of the new Nintendo handheld's hardware capabilities. Naruto is available from the outset as a selectable character, with rival Sasuke un-lockable during the course of gameplay. A supporting cast of ten 'assist' characters, three of which can be taken along per chapter, offers a different dynamic to gameplay, allowing for a more strategic approach to combat.

    Naruto fans will be able to engage in a bespoke storyline based on the last events of the manga and animation series, featuring an all new female ninja character, Malice. The mysterious Five Kages, will also make their first videogame appearance in an adventure which spans nine different locations, with secret items and stages aplenty to be unlocked along the way.

    Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era on 3DS also incorporates the lead character's 'Sage Mode', in which Naruto transforms into a significantly more powerful version of himself once his special gauge is charged to maximum. The game will make use of the 3DS' motion controls, in situations such as avoiding certain attacks and during boss fights.    … Collapse

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 7 out of 15
  1. Impulsegamer
    Jul 3, 2011
    70
    In conclusion Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era is a strong enough title on the 3DS and thankfully doesn't fall into the drivelware category.
  2. GamingXP
    Jul 8, 2011
    70
    The lack of a versus mode, a minimal usage of the 3D feature and the bad atmosphere are lowering the score, while the rest offers you a solid 2D-jump'n'run game in the world of Naruto Shippuden.
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 6, 2011
    62
    It'll appeal to fans, but this by-the-books platformer takes far too long to warm up. [Aug 2011, p.98]
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  4. Nintendo Gamer
    Aug 1, 2011
    45
    Hold out for the vastly superior Shinobi. [Aug 2011, p.72]
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