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How Metascores Are Calculated
76
Age of Booty
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
In a game exclusively developed from the ground up for the Xbox 360, and for the first time, gamers can experience Naruto starting from the series' beginning. Relive Naruto's transformation from noisy ninja-academy dropout to respected ninja. Immerse Yourself In Naruto's Universe: Roam freely and discover authentic environments. Explore the genuine Konoha Village and its surroundings. Interact with Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and members from the Naruto cast. The first Naruto game to combine action-adventure gameplay, classic platforming battles, head-to-head fighting, and in-depth character development. Build Your Fighting Techniques to Defeat Deadly Enemies in Fast-Paced Combat: Define your own way of the ninja as you learn to better control your chakra, improve your techniques, master new taijutsus and ninjutus, and command more powerful ninja weapons. Select your favorite Naruto character and challenge a friend. Customize your character and pick your own battlefield. [Ubisoft]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 94
Cheat Code Central
The beautifully rendered graphics are amazing and keep you in awe. The voiceovers match their counterparts and make you feel like your watching the TV series. The controls are tight and responses, except for the occasional platforming sections where things can get unnecessarily difficult due to some jumping issues.
 90
GameSpy
Not only do you get a fairly rich role-playing experience, but you also get the jumping and exploring bonus of "Crackdown" and a thoroughly awesome fighting game as well.
90
ZTGameDomain
Fighting in Naruto: RoaN is such an important part of the game play that it has been given its own online modes.
85
GameZone
Forget the other Naruto games; Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is the best one of the bunch … believe it.
85
MS Xbox World
I've thoroughly enjoyed playing Naruto: Rise of a Ninja. I find the character to be an excellent balance of oddball wacko, to someone you feel and care for.
84
IGN
Surprisingly enjoyable. Once you get past the first hour, the single-player campaign becomes a real treat. And the combat system, while not deep, is a lot of fun.
84
Console Monster
It is remarkable how much hard work has been put into a game that will generally only appeal to fans of the original subject matter.
84
GameTrailers
Naruto: Rise of the Ninja is not one of the best ninja games to hit the market, but it is one of the best anime-based games ever released.
84
Planet Xbox 360
In the end, it hints strongly at a sequel, leaving you salivating for more. That is all you can really ask of a game.
82
Xbox World Australia
Naruto: Rise of Ninja is not the kind of title many gamers would pick up from the shelf and give it a look, because let's face it – those anime titles tend to be a bit rubbish unless you love the show. Thing is, this is a game that stands on its own as a worthy action-adventure or fighting game.
81
Team Xbox
A little rough in terms of transition from scene to scene, but otherwise solid. Both platforming and fighting systems are easy to learn, but tough to master.
80
360 Gamer Magazine UK
A compelling introduction to next generation consoles, and a break from the normal formulaic anime genre, if you don’t like the game, you’re asking too much of it. Great action and good fun throughout with a multitude of missions and mini-games, Rise of a Ninja is a delight for both anime fans and casual gamers new to Naruto's great adventures.
80
Total Video Games
We loved it from start to finish and, when we finished, we just carried on fighting online and against our mates to keep the fun alive. Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is the incredibly well balanced and varied game that the Naruto universe has been crying out for.
80
Game Informer
The game looks phenomenal. Vivid colors blanket the backgrounds and characters alike, and the detail work, from waving grass to rippling waterfalls, is remarkable. While the plot and humor at play here rarely reaches for anything beyond immature power fantasy, the gameplay package is far more than you (or I) would have expected.
80
Official Xbox Magazine
Ultimately, it's one of the best, deepest, and most eye-candy-packed animation crossovers to land in the 360's lap. [Dec 2007, p.81]
80
GameDaily
While it's rough around certain edges, this ninja's Rise stays on the up-and-up.
80
Play Magazine
Rise of a Ninja defies categorization with its open-world structure, RPG pacing, and eccentric mix of min-games and one-on-one combat. [Dec 2007, p.74]
80
Destructoid
The story mode is worth the price of entry alone, and the fun fighting and excellent online matches are both wonderful bonuses.
80
Jolt Online Gaming UK
If anything, this is a great sign of things to come for Naruto games.
80
GamePro
Although the game is short, it manages to stay fresh thanks to the way new areas and moves are doled out.
80
Totally360
The look and feel of Naruto is spot on and coupled with gaming moments such as being able to leap from branch to branch with timed button presses and looking sexy as hell in the process, then moments like in the heat of battle pulling off an amazing jutsu, make this game what it is.
80
PALGN
Naruto: Rise of Ninja is easily one of the better games to have been inspired by an anime series, that both fans and non-fans can enjoy together.
78
Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
A pleasant surprise and a pretty good introduction to the show. [Christmas 2007, p.80]
75
GameSpot
Despite certain underdeveloped elements, this is the most ambitious and accessible Naruto game yet.
75
Worth Playing
The no-frills adventure portion of the title offers a twist on the exciting fighting formula, although the unpolished reliance on platforming might turn off players who are looking simply to crack some skulls as the orange-clad Hokage hopeful.
71
Game Positive
Rise of a Ninja is decent for what it is, in that it's a solid first attempt at the Naruto franchise on a modern console.
70
EuroGamer
The phrase "one for the fans" has never been applied more honestly than in this case; it may be flawed, but we're happy to recommend Rise of a Ninja to Naruto fans - albeit with a few reservations. Believe it.
70
NZGamer
There is an innocence to it all that is hard to describe, as if the game comes from a time more pure and simple.
70
Thunderbolt
Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is good enough that non-fans of the show would do themselves good by playing it.
70
X360 Magazine UK
Enjoyable enough, but it will take the forgiving nature and steadfast devotion of a fan to really get the most out of it. [Issue 26, p.96]
70
Official Xbox Magazine UK
As a roaming RPG it's fun, quirky and worth picking up; as a promo for the wider world of Naruto, it's excellent. [Dec 2007, p.94]
67
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Visually, Rise of a Ninja is one of the system's best-looking games. But from a game-design standpoint, it's less successful. [Holiday 2007, p.80]
66
Games Master UK
Has all the ingredients to be good, they're just used in incorrect amounts. Shame. [Dec 2007, p.78]
65
1UP
Rise of a Ninja, if nothing else, is undoubtedly a good foundation for something better the next time around. The graphics are fantastic, and running and jumping around the Naruto world is as convincing as it is compelling. If only the activities of this world were made of sterner stuff than rote replication of the source material's events or mind-numbing coin-collecting chores.
60
GameTap
Even with all these hiccups, there’s still a solid combination of adventuring and fighting to be found here. And the sense of progression--going from a lowly no-skilled friendless ninja to a super awesome friendless ninja--is handled well in terms of what powers you get and when you get them.
TJ F. gave it a10: CMode gave it a9: Kevin R. gave it a7: John M. gave it a4: Emo D. gave it a10: Mart gave it a10: Max M. gave it a7: |
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