The Naruto franchise boasts a wide array of video games, and the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series stands out with its five distinct 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 system. This console, launched in 1999, never saw international distribution, limiting the game's reach. The game's narrative centers on the Land of Waves arc, enhanced with additional missions for 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. The game adapts the first 70 anime episodes, encompassing the Land of Waves and Chūnin Exams arcs. Initially, players control only Team 7 and Kakashi, but additional characters become playable upon progression.
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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 and later received a Game Boy Advance port for global release. 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 a direct sequel to Naruto: Path of the Ninja. This 2005 Tomy Nintendo DS title remained exclusive to Japan. The game's narrative follows the Search for Tsunade arc and concludes with Sasuke's escape from Konoha during the Sasuke Recovery Mission.
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Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)
Image via TomyConcluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, another Tomy Nintendo DS game. Released in Japan in 2006 and internationally in 2008, this installment deviates from the canon storyline, presenting a completely original narrative featuring the Three Ryūdōin Brothers as antagonists and an original Anbu character as a player ally.
This overview covers all the games in the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series. While their titles vary, they all offer unique Naruto gaming experiences.
