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Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution

(2007, Video Games - Fighting, Rated T, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A decent 3-D Ninja brawler especially for fans.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    It's all about fighting.
  • Violence:

    It's a fighting game, but there's no blood. The graphics resemble the TV show, which has similar content.
  • Sex:

    One or two female fighter wear short/tight clothing.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the Naruto merchandising machine, but doesn't promote any other products.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution was written by Marc Saltzman

Parents need to know that this cartoon fighter looks and feels similar to the popular TV series. The game doesn't show blood, gore, or intense violence, but it's a fighting game. Also, the "mild suggestive themes" warned by the ESRB come out of the clothing worn by the female fighters, which is short and tight.

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What’s the Story?

Not surprisingly, the mega-popular Naruto animated television show on the Cartoon Network -- based on the Japanese manga (comics) series -- has spawned many successful DVDs, action figures, video and card games, books, and more. Now, Nintendo Wii owners can test their skills as a young ninja with NARUTO: CLASH OF NINJA REVOLUTION, a fun and fast-paced video game that, while not doing much to push the fighting genre forward, delivers a fun and frenetic brawler for you and up to three friends. Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution lets you play as or against more than 20 familiar characters including Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, plus lesser-known fighters such as Tenten and Temari.

As with most fighting games, all of the characters have special powers to master. While a bit confusing at first, you can control Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution by holding the Wii Remote horizontally; using the Wii Remote and tethered Nunchuk controller (recommended); or using the Wii Classic Controller ($19.99) or the original GameCube controller. The game doesn't take full advantage of the Wii's motion-sensing technology, but the Wii Remote and Nunchuk combo is still the best option. Along with button presses, you can move the two controllers through the air to enhance basic and heavy attacks or to deflect projectiles. Close

Is It Any Good?

Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution offers eight fighting arenas -- which is plenty -- though we've seen a few of them in past Naruto video games. In this Wii exclusive, however, each stage has two areas you can fight in, therefore you can toss an enemy off to one side of the ring and it might lead to the secondary location to continue the clash. And thanks to nine game modes, you can expect a lot of bang for your buck. The single-player options include training, a story-driven mission mode, player vs. CPU, time attack, survival mode, and fun (but basic) mini-games. Multiplayer modes are two-player head-to-head or one-on-three -- against each other or against computer-controlled fighters -- and a cooperative survival mode against computer-controlled opponents. Close

Publisher’s Details

Released on 10/24/2007, price $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes)

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
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    • Easy to play

    Perfect Game for 8+

    best game ever. good for ages 8+. no blood

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    i love this game

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Hawaii
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    DANG IT!!!!!!

    SOON AS I GET THE GAME THE SECOND ONE COMES OUT!!! I USED TO COST 50 BUCKS AND NOW ITS 17 BUCKS AND ITS HARD TO FIND CHEAP WII GAMES BUT wwhhhyyyyyyy!!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Very Good

    i liked this game beacuse it really gives me a workout with all the punching.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    pretty Kewl

    This game is awesome. The game is just like the show but no blood. It's just fighting. The violence includes stabing(throught the players body),kicking, punching,and basically what's in the show and comics. Overall i say a 4 year old can play. My baby brother who's 4 can play and kick butt.

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