Parents' Guide to

Naruto Shippuden Ninja Council 4

By Jeff Paramchuk, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Gorgeous action game, but troublesome controls mar play.

Game Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi 2009
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Naruto uzumaki
Naruto uzumaki Parent of 1, 7 and 8-year-old
August 22, 2009
age 10+

E-10+

Its a great game!

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
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What’s It About?

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN NINJA COUNCIL 4 is an action adventure title with a lot of platform puzzles, not unlike classic games from the NES era, where you traverse a 2D playfield to accomplish a goal. Players take control of Naruto, who’s returned to his home village after four years away. You then team up with other characters and set out on an adventure to take out bad guys who’ve started to do some damage in your absence. You’ll use kicks, punches, small weapons and magic to accomplish your task.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (1 ):
Kids say (5 ):

When a game looks as great as Naruto, it’s a shame that the gameplay doesn’t even contain one tenth the level of polish. The oddly mapped controls mixed with the choices made in game, such as losing a throwing weapon when you are hit or having enemies stand completely still until you attempt to attack, really detract from what potentially could’ve been an excellent title. Because the game is so unsatisfying to play, if you have a fan of this brand, try renting it before you buy it. If you're not a fan, than you might want to skip it.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Do you think Naruto Shippuden Ninja Council 4 is essentially an advertisement for the brand? Why does this tend to happen with games for kids?

  • Is the cartoon violence in the game absolutely necessary? Could a game based on Naruto brand work under a different genre?

  • Why would you pick or not pick a female character as your team leader?

Game Details

  • Platforms: Nintendo DS , Nintendo DSi
  • Available online?: Not available online
  • Release date: June 2, 2009
  • Genre: Action/Adventure
  • ESRB rating: E10+ for Cartoon Violence
  • Last updated: August 31, 2016

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