"On the heels of the resounding success of Naruto: Ultimate Ninja, fans of the series have been clamoring for new Naruto adventures on the PlayStation 2," said Naruo Uchida, Namco Bandai's Senior VP. "With Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles, we will deliver another layer of gameplay depth to the franchise by introducing an original storyline and providing an opportunity for fans to engage in large-scale ninja combat, all the while exploring familiar locations of the Naruto universe in an adventure setting."
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles introduces a lush world that will test the players Ninjutsu skills as Naruto, the feisty orphan who wants to become the most respected and admired ninja of all time. A martial arts story drives the missions as players experience the trials and tribulations of a ninja-in-training -- fierce competition from fellow students and constant challenges from their teachers. Players can collect status-boosting chips and plates to customize all aspects of Naruto's abilities and face-off against multiple enemies using either close combat moves or long-range weapons like shurikens and explosive cards. With familiar characters like Kakashi, Sasuke and Neji that can swoop in for assistance, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles offers mini-games and lethal attacks straight from the popular anime series to satiate any aspiring ninja.