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Naruto: The Broken Bond X360

A 3D action-adventure fighting game by Ubisoft and a sequel to the 2007 Xbox 260 game Naruto: Rise of a Ninja. The plot is a continuation of the story from its predecessor: when the protagonist is recognized as a splendid ninja, his best friend, Sasuke, becomes jealous.

Fighting | animated TV series | ninja | manga and anime | Naruto | Xbox exclusive titles

Naruto: The Broken Bond Release Date X360

18November2008

developer: Ubisoft publisher: Ubisoft Official website

English language game language: English

Naruto: The Broken Bond is a direct sequel to a 2007 release Naruto: Rise of a Ninja. The sequel follows rules set by that original game, so again we get an action adventure game with fighting at its core. The Broken Bond was released exclusively on Xbox 360.

The series is based on a popular anime created by Masashi Kishimoto. The story in the new game follows threads from the first title in the series. The titular hero becomes a true ninja, which makes his best friend Sasuke jealous. Orochimaru, the leader of a rivaling village, sees it as an opportunity he intends to use. The man coaxes Sasuke into leaving his friends and joining the clan of evil ninjas. Easy to guess, Naruto sets off on a journey to find his old friend.

One of the features that differ The Broken Bond from Rise of a Ninja is the fact of controlling a group of heroes instead of one character. The player’s party consists of up to 3 characters, although only one can be directly controlled, while others get under artificial intelligence. Switching between characters not only serves as a chance for them to rest when wounded, but also lets you use their varying abilities.

Each time a new ability is used, you play a simple mini-game in which you try to balance a tower made of Naruto’s clones. Abilities are especially useful in solving puzzles and avoiding various traps. The game also contains sequences typical of a platform game, which have you reach seemingly inaccessible places.

The key element of gameplay is still combat with system resembling typical 3D brawlers. Now you have more freedom when it comes to movement around the arena. In order to defeat enemies, you have to make use not only of standard strikes, but also special attacks that require some skill. Interestingly, you can switch characters during combat. There are also group attacks that deal serious damage to opponents.

Apart from single player campaign, The Broken Bond features a full-scale multiplayer. The list of game modes includes classic duels as well as more complex online tournaments. The graphics is similar to the first part of the series. The game resembles an interactive comic book, thanks to cel-shading technique. It also offers even more non-linear gameplay. Most of the time you play in TPP, the only exception being platform sequences, where the perspective switches to first person.

Last updated on 19 March 2015

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet   Player counter: 1-4  

Media type: 1 DVD

User score: 8 / 10 based on 1105 votes.

Pre-release expectations: 7.1 / 10 based on 42 votes.

PEGI rating Naruto: The Broken Bond

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains depictions of violence.

Naruto: The Broken Bond System requirements

Microsoft Xbox 360

Xbox 360

  • Uses:
  • Xbox Live
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