Common Sense Media Review
By Mark Raby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fighting game lets players act out Naruto anime battles.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Play
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Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact
What's It About?
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: ULTIMATE NINJA IMPACT follows the story of the anime TV series exactly. Players engage in several battles, each one representing a conflict from the show. The game progresses in chronological order so anyone familiar with the anime will easily follow the chain of events in the game. However, the storylines are designed such that even those who are less familiar with the Naruto franchise will still be able to follow what happens in between battles.
Is It Any Good?
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Impact is on par with the many other titles in this storied game franchise. There are so many Naruto game titles that they have become almost formulaic. The structure and controls remain largely the same, but the story sequences and mission objectives are updated to reflect the most recent episodes of the TV series. As such, anyone who has played previous games in the series will know what to expect here and should not be disappointed, but even newcomers to the video game franchise will catch on quickly and enjoy the variety of battles throughout the course of the game.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the constant fighting in this game. What makes the violence in this game different than other forms of violence?
Who in your life can you count on to always stay by your side?
What is the goal of the enemy forces in this game?
Game Details
- Platform : PSP
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Namco Bandai
- Release date : October 18, 2011
- Genre : Fighting
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : June 20, 2019
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