Naruto: Path of the Ninja Games Ranked and Explored

The Naruto franchise boasts a wide array of video games, with the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series standing out with its five distinct titles. This article explores each game in the series.

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1. Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)

2. Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

3. Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)

4. Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)

5. Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)

6. Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō (2003)

Kicking off the Path of the Ninja series is Naruto: Konoha Ninpōchō, a 2003 release exclusive to Japan's Bandai WonderSwan Color handheld system. The game's narrative centers on the Land of Waves arc, incorporating additional missions for Team 7.

2. Naruto: Konoha Senki (2003)

Another Japan-only title, Naruto: Konoha Senki, developed by Tomy for the Game Boy Advance, also debuted in 2003. This game adapts the anime's first 70 episodes, encompassing the Land of Waves and Chūnin Exams arcs. Initially playable only with Team 7 and Kakashi, additional characters become unlockable.

3. Naruto: Path of the Ninja (2004)

Interestingly, Naruto: Path of the Ninja is the third installment. Also a Tomy production (2004), it initially launched on the Nintendo DS in Japan before a global Game Boy Advance port. The game covers early anime arcs, culminating in the Chūnin Exams.

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4. Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (2005)

Despite its numbering, Naruto RPG 2: Chidori vs. Rasengan (a 2005 Tomy Nintendo DS title) is the sequel to Naruto: Path of the Ninja, remaining a Japan-exclusive release. The storyline follows the Search for Tsunade arc, concluding with Sasuke's escape from Konoha.

5. Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (2006)

Concluding the series is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, another Tomy Nintendo DS game. Initially released in Japan in 2006, it saw a global launch in 2008. Unlike its predecessors, this game features an original, non-canon storyline centered around the Three Ryūdōin Brothers and a unique Anbu ally character.

This overview covers all the key titles in the Naruto: Path of the Ninja series, a collection of unique yet undeniably Naruto-centric games.