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{{Short description|Fighting video game series}}
{{For|the 2003 video game and first in the series|Naruto: Clash of Ninja (video game)}}
{{Infobox video game series
|title = Naruto: Clash of Ninja
|creator =
|image =
|developer = [[Eighting]]
|publisher = [[D3 Publisher]], [[Tomy]], [[Namco Bandai]]
|composer =
|genre = [[Fighting game|Fighting]], [[Role-playing video game|role-playing]]
|platforms = [[GameCube]], [[Wii]]
|first release version = ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (video game)|Naruto: Clash of Ninja]]''
|first release date = April 11, 2003
|latest release version = ''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! Special''
|latest release date = December 2, 2010
|parent = [[List of Naruto video games|Naruto video games]]
}}
'''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja''''', released in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen!'''''|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 激闘忍者大戦!|}}, is a series of [[3D computer graphics|3D]] [[Cel-shading|cel-shaded]] [[fighting game]]s based on the [[manga]] and [[anime]] series ''[[Naruto]]'' by [[Masashi Kishimoto]]. They are developed by [[Eighting]] and published by [[D3 Publisher]] and [[Tomy]]. The series began with four [[GameCube]] games, with the first two available internationally and the last two released exclusively in Japan, before splitting into two parallel [[Wii]]-exclusive follow-up series: the ''Gekitō Ninja Taisen EX'' tetralogy released exclusively in Japan and its international counterpart, the ''Clash of Ninja: Revolution'' trilogy. The two Wii series share the same gameplay mechanics, but differ with respect to content and characters, with the international ''Revolution'' series being based on a localized version of the ''Naruto'' anime series.<ref name="CoNRConfirm">{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/793/793355p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution|author=Casamassina, Matt|publisher=IGN|date=2007-05-31|access-date=2007-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229150227/http://wii.ign.com/articles/793/793355p1.html|archive-date=2012-02-29|url-status=dead}}</ref> The first half of the original series and the entire ''Revolution'' trilogy are available in North America and Europe, (although the first ''Clash of Ninja'' wasn't released in the latter) the first two ''Revolution'' games are available in Australasia and all games in the series except the ''Revolution'' trilogy are available in Japan.
Each installment of the series has had numerous methods of play with varying types of modes. New games have introduced additional modes that appear in subsequent games. The player directly controls a character taken from the ''Naruto'' series, and uses their unique abilities to battle and defeat an opponent. New games in the series include more of the ''Naruto'' plotline in a story mode, and it tends to stay true to the source material. As a result, the character selection generally increases with each installment due to the inclusion of more of the ''Naruto'' plotline, with some exceptions. With the final ''Revolution'' game and the entire ''EX'' series incorporating [[List of Naruto: Shippuden episodes|''Naruto: Shippūden'']], the second part of the ''Naruto'' series, many of the characters have been substantially redesigned, and the selection correspondingly limited. Reactions to early installments were mixed, while later titles have been received more positively, with many praising the simple and easy-to-learn fighting system<ref name="IGNCoN1Review">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/694/694508p2.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Review|author=Bozon, Mark|date=8 March 2006 |publisher=IGN|access-date=2007-07-18}}</ref> while others lambasting the fighting system, and the lack of significant unlockable content.
==Gameplay==
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In each game of the series, the player controls one of many characters directly based on their counterparts in the ''Naruto'' anime and manga. As in practically all [[fighting games]], the player then pits their character against another character controlled by the game's [[Artificial intelligence in video games|AI]] or by another player, depending on the mode that the player is in. The objective of each game is to reduce the opponent's [[Health (gaming)|health]] to zero using basic attacks and special techniques unique to each character that are derived from the source material. For instance, [[Naruto Uzumaki]] can use his signature {{nihongo|Shadow Clone Jutsu,|影分身の術|Kage Bunshin no Jutsu|English manga: "Art of the Shadow Doppelganger"}} and [[Rock Lee]] utilizes many of his Strong Fist style techniques.<ref name="IGNHandsOnCoN1">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/691/691031p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja|publisher=IGN|author=Bozon, Mark|date=2006-02-24|access-date=2007-09-08}}</ref> Characters have available a chakra bar, which depletes upon the execution of a special technique. Each game in the series also possesses numerous modes that offer different styles of play. The game's story mode follows the plot from the anime and manga, with a versus mode pitting two players against each other also included. Each game in the series adds new modes, as well as incorporating new features into the game. Early games feature unlocking characters by using a Shop and obtaining money in fights. Most of the games feature an 'Omake' bonus section which contains music, sound effects, and character models. All games in both Wii series take advantage of the [[Wii Remote]]'s versatility and [[Motion controller|motion controls]], as well as the console's [[backwards compatibility]], to provide multiple control schemes, allowing players to perform gestures to execute certain attacks with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, or use traditional pad controls with the Wii Remote held sideways, the [[Classic Controller]] or the [[GameCube controller]].<ref name="CoNR_IGN">{{cite web |last1=Bozon |first1=Mark|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/20/naruto-clash-of-ninja-revolution-review |website=IGN |access-date=9 November 2020 |date=14 May 2012}}</ref>
==''Naruto: Clash of Ninja/Gekitō Ninja Taisen!'' (GameCube series)==
===''Naruto: Clash of Ninja''===
{{Main|Naruto: Clash of Ninja (video game)}}
'''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja''''', known in Japan as {{nihongo3|lit. Naruto: Great Ninja Battle!|ナルト-激闘忍者大戦!|Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen!}}, is the first installment of the ''Clash of Ninja'' series and the first ''Naruto'' game released in Japan and North America. It has ten characters and was released in Japan on April 11, 2003.<ref name="ClashofNinjaGeneralInfo">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/objects/497/497564.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja - Game Profile|publisher=IGN|access-date=2007-07-24}}</ref> The game was announced along with its sequel, ''Clash of Ninja'' 2, on October 27, 2005, for a 2006 release in North America, which was released on March 7, 2006.<ref name="ClashofNinjaGeneralInfo"/> The game's plot follows from Naruto's graduation from the academy and the first major battle.
===''Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2''===
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'''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2''''', known as {{nihongo3|lit. Naruto: Great Ninja Battle! 2|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 激闘忍者大戦! 2|Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 2}}, in Japan, and '''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja European Version''''' in Europe, is the second installment of the series. It was released in Japan on December 4, 2003.<ref name="ClashofNinja2GeneralInfo">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/objects/614/614639.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 - Game Profile|publisher=IGN|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref> It was announced alongside its predecessor, ''Clash of Ninja'', for a 2006 release in North America and has 22 characters which was then released on September 26, 2006. The game follows the plot of the series, in story mode, starting from Naruto's graduation from the Ninja Academy until the end of the Chunin Exam. The game retains the characters from the first installment and added characters from the [[List of Naruto episodes (Seasons 1-2)#Season 2: 2003|Chunin Exam]] arc. This entry allows four players to fight in multiplayer at the same time.<ref name="CoNInterview">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/688/688715p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Interview|author=Casamassina, anaMatt|publisher=IGN|date=2006-02-14|access-date=2007-07-23}}</ref> Unlockable features in this game are acquired by accomplishing certain tasks to add them to the game's shop, and then using money won from fights to buy access to the features.<ref name="CoN2HandsOn">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/721/721232p1.html|title=Hands-on: Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2|publisher=IGN|author=Bozon, Mark|date=2006-07-26|access-date=2007-09-23}}</ref>
===''Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 3''===
{{Infobox video game
|title = Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 3
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{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto: Great Ninja Battle! 3|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 激闘忍者大戦! 3|'''''Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 3'''''}}, is the third installment of this series. The game was announced on August 3, 2004, and released in Japan on November 20, 2004.<ref name="CoN3Confirm">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/535/535436p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 3 Announced|author=IGN Staff|publisher=IGN|date=2004-08-03|access-date=2007-07-24}}</ref> The game covers the events of the anime from the [[Naruto (season 1)#ep20|Chunin Exam]] to the [[Naruto (season 2)#ep81|Search for Tsunade]] arc. This installment introduces the ability to change forms during combat and gives some characters a second special attack.<ref name="CoN3Confirm"/> Also, the game adds on to the tag-team mode from ''Clash of Ninja 2'', granting the player the ability to use team specials.<ref name="CoN3Confirm"/> While this game was released exclusively in Japan, it was later given an updated port under the name ''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution'' with fewer characters and features.
===''Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 4''===
{{Infobox video game
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{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto: Great Ninja Battle! 4|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 激闘忍者大戦! 4|'''''Naruto: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! 4'''''}} is the fourth installment of this series. It was released in Japan in November 2005. It covers the events from the [[Naruto (season 3)#ep107|Sasuke Retrieval]] arc. Most noticeably, the game removes the shop feature and focuses on meeting certain criteria in the game's new Mission mode to unlock content. Mission mode pits the player against increasingly stronger opponents under specific circumstances and with different methods of winning in order to complete each mission. The new game called Three-Man Squad Mode, is selecting 3 characters to fight 3 opponents. This game was released exclusively in Japan.
==''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution'' (Non-Japanese/International Wii ports and series)==
===''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution''===
{{Infobox video game
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|collapsible = yes
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|caption = North American cover art
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|publisher = [[Tomy]]
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|modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
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'''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution''''' is the third ''Clash of Ninja'' game available in North America and was released on October 23, 2007, and has 20 characters.<ref name="CoNRConfirm"/> ''Clash of Ninja Revolution'' covers the events of the [[Naruto (season 1)#ep20|Chunin Exam]] arc to the end of the [[Naruto (season 2)#ep81|Search for Tsunade]] arc. ''Clash of Ninja Revolution'' is essentially an enhanced port of ''Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 3'' but uses the same gameplay engine as ''Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX''.<ref name="CoNRConfirm" /> The game utilizes the Nunchuk accessory for the Wii Remote, for basic attacks and for special attacks that require specific movements from both items.<ref name="CoNR_IGN"/> It was nominated as Wii's Best Fighter for 2007.<ref name="CoNRConfirm"/>
===''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2''===
{{Infobox video game
|title = Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2
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|image =
|caption = North American cover art
|developer = [[Eighting]]
|publisher = [[Tomy]]
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|designer =
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|released = {{vgrelease|NA|October 21, 2008|EU|February 13, 2009}}
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|modes = [[Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Wii]]
}}
'''''Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2''''' is the fourth North American installment of the ''Clash of Ninja'' series and the second installment in the Revolution series. It was released in the US on October 21, 2008, and in Europe on February 13, 2009 and has 35 characters.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630180541/http://www.electronictheatre.co.uk/articles/archive/2008/narutoclashofninjarevolution201110908/|archive-date=June 30, 2009|url=http://www.electronictheatre.co.uk/articles/archive/2008/narutoclashofninjarevolution201110908/ |title=Preview: NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 |publisher=Electronic Theatre |date=September 9, 2008|access-date=2015-11-14}}</ref> The game features an original storyline that was never shown in the anime or manga, set after [[Sasuke Uchiha]] betrays the Hidden Leaf Village in search of power. In addition, the game introduces new gameplay modes, such as a new Mission Mode with 300 missions, with its gameplay as ten missions for each character; and bring back other modes, such as Oboro mode, now renamed Kumite Mode, among other minor tweaks.<ref name="GSCoNR2HandsOn">{{cite news|first=Shaun|last=McInnis|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 Hands-On|date=2008-06-23|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/narutoclashofninjarevolution2/news.html?sid=6192867|work=GameSpot|page=1|access-date=2008-06-24}}</ref> All control schemes from the original are available,<ref name="IGNCoNR2HandsOn"/> and the game features a reworked team battle mode, although online play was ruled out in favor of balancing out the characters and perfecting the game's story mode. The game introduces for the North American audience the hand seal mechanism from ''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 2'', which characters can use to gain chakra or boost their attack power temporarily.<ref name="IGNCoNR2HandsOn">{{cite news|first=Mark|last=Bozon|title=Hands-on Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2|date=2008-06-17|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/882/882328p1.html|work=IGN|page=2|access-date=2008-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080624051723/http://wii.ign.com/articles/882/882328p1.html|archive-date=2008-06-24|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was nominated for Best Fighting Game on the Wii by IGN in its 2008 video game awards.<ref name="ignfighting">{{cite web |title=IGN Wii: Best Fighting Game 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/2.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040741/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/2.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 22, 2008 |publisher=IGN.com |access-date=2008-12-19 |date=2008-12-18}}</ref>
===''Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3''===
{{Infobox video game
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'''''Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3''''' is the fifth North American installment in the ''Clash of Ninja'' series and is the third installment to Revolution series. It was released in America on November 17, 2009, and on April 9, 2010, in PAL territories,<ref name="NA NR3">{{cite web|url=http://naruto.tomy-usa.com/game.php?gid=12|title=Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3|publisher=[[Takara Tomy]]|access-date=September 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090830022022/http://naruto.tomy-usa.com/game.php?gid=12|archive-date=August 30, 2009|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="Eu NR3">{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendo.nl/NOE/nl_NL/games/wii/naruto_shippuden_clash_of_ninja_revolution_3_-_european_version_15994.html|title=Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 European Version|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|access-date=March 8, 2010}}</ref> as ''Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 European Version''. ''Clash of Ninja Revolution 3'' covers the [[Naruto: Shippuden (season 1)|Kazekage Rescue]] arc and features 40 playable characters, and fighting environments as well as Wi-fi multiplayer matches, co-op matches, latent ninja powers and an overhauled combat system.<ref name="NA NR3"/> This game has a new feature: the ability to call on your teammate in team battle to help.<ref name="NR3 First impressions">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/narutoshippudenclashofninjarevolution3/news.html?sid=6213512&om_act=convert&om_clk=picks&tag=picks;title;5|title=Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 First Impressions|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|access-date=July 16, 2009}}</ref> The PAL version features minor bug fixes, minor character re-balancing and also Japanese voice acting everywhere but for the main menu and the Story Mode cutscenes are only in English.
==''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX'' (Japan-exclusive Wii series)==
===''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX''===
{{Infobox video game
|title = Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX
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|caption = Japan cover art
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{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto Shippūden: Great Ninja Battle! EX|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 激闘忍者大戦! EX|'''''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX'''''}} is the fifth installment of the ''Clash of Ninja'' series only for Japan. This game is the first game in the series to be released for the [[Wii]], and was released in Japan on December 28, 2006.<ref name="CoNRGeneralInfo">{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/objects/856/856011.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution - Game Profile|publisher=IGN|access-date=2007-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415044509/http://wii.ign.com/objects/856/856011.html|archive-date=2012-04-15|url-status=dead}}</ref> The game uses the [[Wii Remote]] by waving the controller in different directions, but the GameCube controller and the Wii Classic controller can be used as well. The game takes place during the ''Naruto: Shippūden'' series, specifically the [[Naruto: Shippuden (season 1)|Kazekage Rescue]] arc. The game replaces the cast of characters in the previous games with a new set based specifically on the Shippūden series.
===''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 2''===
{{Infobox video game
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|image =
|caption = Japan cover art
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|publisher = [[Takara Tomy]]
|composer =
|designer =
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}}
{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto Shippūden: Great Ninja Battle! EX 2|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 激闘忍者大戦! EX 2|'''''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 2'''''}} is the sixth installment of the ''Clash of Ninja'' series only for Japan. It was released on November 29, 2007. This is the first ''Naruto Shippūden'' game to feature [[Sasuke Uchiha]] as a playable character.<ref name="VJump 54-55">{{cite book|title=[[V-Jump]]|year=2007|publisher=[[Shueisha]]|language=ja|pages=54–55}}</ref> and covers [[Naruto: Shippuden (season 1)|Kazekage Rescue]] up to the [[Naruto: Shippuden (season 2)|Tenchi Bridge Reconnaissance arc]]. All characters are playable in their timeskip forms, while Naruto and Sasuke are also playable in their pre-timeskip forms.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/60521520071126_115754_0_big.jpg |title=Archived copy |access-date=2007-11-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711110905/http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/60521520071126_115754_0_big.jpg |archive-date=2011-07-11 }}</ref> Two new features are included in the game. The first, "Danger Zones", are hazards on stages that can hurt the player's character when encountered. (for example, spikes on cliff walls) The second feature included is a new hand seal mechanism, which can be used by the player to raise their character's attack power or chakra, and for some characters, an in-game transformation.
===''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 3''===
{{Infobox video game
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|caption = Japan cover art
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}}
{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto Shippūden: Great Ninja Battle! EX 3|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 激闘忍者大戦! EX 3|'''''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 3'''''}} is the seventh installment of the Clash of Ninja series only for Japan. It was released on November 27, 2008, in Japan. A new mode called 'Hurricane Clash mode' has been added, where players take on hordes of ninja in levels based on the series locations. Another feature was added, called "Senzai Ninriki", in which players gain a new power when they reach Critical Mode, and there is also a tag team mode. This game includes an original Naruto: Shippuden story line and the beginning of the [[Naruto: Shippuden (season 4)|Hidan and Kakuzu]] arc.
===''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! Special''===
{{Infobox video game
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|designer =
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{{nihongo3|lit. Naruto Shippūden: Great Ninja Battle! Special|{{ruby|NARUTO|ナルト}} 疾風伝 激闘忍者大戦! Special|'''''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! Special'''''}} is the eighth installment of the Clash of Ninja series only for Japan that features an updated character roster, jutsus, a substitution bar, and online play, and the new story mode called GNT Road, the game can be select the characters to complete the mission to unlock all characters. It was released on December 2, 2010, in Japan, and is thus the final game of the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/gamesoft/gekinin_sp/|title=Gekitō Special Official Website|publisher=[[Takara Tomy]]|language=ja|access-date=September 18, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100916180907/http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/gamesoft/gekinin_sp/|archive-date=September 16, 2010}}</ref>
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==Playable characters==
The characters in the ''Clash of Ninja'' series are directly based upon characters taken from the ''[[Naruto]]'' [[anime]]. Each game introduces a new set of characters, with their appearance and abilities derived directly from the source material. As ''Naruto Shippūden: Gekito Ninja Taisen! EX'' and its sequels take place during ''[[List of Naruto: Shippuden episodes|Naruto: Shippūden]]'', the characters' appearance is significantly different. As such, many characters before Shippūden differ drastically from their older counterparts.
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! width=175 |Character
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! align="center" |''2''
! align="center" |''3''
! align="center" |''4''<ref name="GUIDE4">{{cite book|editor=Tomy|title=Naruto: Gekito Ninja Taisen 4 Japanese instruction manual|year=2005|publisher=Tomy|language=ja|page=5}}</ref>
! align="center" |''EX''
! align="center" |''Revolution''
! align="center" |''EX 2''
! align="center" |''Revolution 2''
! align="center" |''EX 3''
! align="center" |''Revolution 3''
! align="center" |''Special''
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|[[Naruto Uzumaki ]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage1">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/736/736611p1.html|title=Naruto: The Complete Fighter Profile - Page 1|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=IGN|date=2006-09-29|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref>||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN3HandsOn">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/551/551374p1.html|title=TGS 2004: Naruto Gekito Ninja Taisen! 3 Hands-on|author=Alfonso, Andrew|publisher=IGN|date=2004-09-26|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|2|2}}'''<ref name="VJump 54-55"/>||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2Pics">{{cite news|title=IGN - Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 Images|date=2008-06-03|url=http://media.wii.ign.com/media/965/965447/imgs_1.html|work=IGN|access-date=2008-06-19|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607030407/http://media.wii.ign.com/media/965/965447/imgs_1.html|archive-date=2008-06-07}}</ref>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|2|2}}'''||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Kurama|Nine-Tailed<!-- THE TRANSFORMATION -->]] [[Naruto Uzumaki|Naruto]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage4">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/736/736611p4.html|title=Naruto: The Complete Fighter Profile - Page 4|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=IGN|date=2006-09-29|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''<ref name="IGNCoN3HandsOn"/>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{n}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}{{Ref|1|1}}<ref name="NP230">''[[Nintendo Power]]''; volume 230, pg. 32-33.</ref>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Kurama|Three-Tailed Kyuubi]] [[Naruto Uzumaki|Naruto]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{n}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{n}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''
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|[[Naruto Uzumaki|Sage Mode Naruto]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}
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|[[Sasuke Uchiha]]||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[Sasuke Uchiha|Mangekyo Sharingan Sasuke]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}
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|[[Sasuke Uchiha|Second State Sasuke]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|[[Sakura Haruno]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage1"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="VJump 54-55"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2Pics"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[Kakashi Hatake]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage1"/>||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN3HandsOn"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="VJump 54-55"/>||{{y}}<ref name="NTomyUSACoNR2">{{cite news|title=Naruto.TOMY-USA.COM - Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2|publisher=[[D3 Publisher]]|url=http://naruto.tomy-usa.com/game.php?id=10|work=Tomy|access-date=2009-07-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090221151447/http://naruto.tomy-usa.com/game.php?id=10|archive-date=2009-02-21}}</ref>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}<ref name="Killer Bee & Raikage scan">{{cite web|title=Naruto Shippuden: Gekitou Ninja Taisen Special Killer Bee|date=October 2, 2010|url=http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7987/22566511.jpg|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722054824/http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7987/22566511.jpg|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 22, 2011|access-date=October 2, 2010}}</ref>
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|[[Kakashi Hatake|Sharingan Kakashi]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage4"/>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''<ref name="IGNCoN3HandsOn"/>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''<ref>{{cite book|editor=Tomy|title=Naruto: Gekito Ninja Taisen 4 Japanese instruction manual|year=2005|publisher=Tomy|language=ja|page=33}}</ref>||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}{{Ref|1|1}}||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''||{{y}}'''{{Ref|1|1}}'''
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|[[Kakashi Hatake|Anbu Kakashi]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Sai|Sai]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="FamitsuScan">[http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/60521520070914_193109_0_big.jpg GoNintendo.com - Naruto Shippuden: Gekito Ninja Taisen EX 2 Famitsu scan] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208032605/http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/60521520070914_193109_0_big.jpg |date=2012-02-08 }}</ref>||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="Killer Bee & Raikage scan" />
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Yamato|Yamato]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="FamitsuScan"/>||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="Killer Bee & Raikage scan" />
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|[[Rock Lee]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage2">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/736/736611p2.html|title=Naruto: The Complete Fighter Profile - Page 2|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=IGN|date=2006-09-29|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref>||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN3HandsOn"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2HandsOn"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Neji Hyuga|Neji Hyuga]]||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage3">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/736/736611p3.html|title=Naruto: The Complete Fighter Profile - Page 3|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=IGN|date=2006-09-29|access-date=2007-07-25}}</ref>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Tenten|Tenten]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Might Guy|Might Guy]]||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage3"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2Pics"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Choji Akimichi|Choji Akimichi]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2HandsOn"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[Shikamaru Nara]]||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage2"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2Pics"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14277489/naruto-clash-of-ninja-revolution-3/videos/naruto-4.html|title=IGN Video: Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 Nintendo Wii Video-Tenten Shippuden(Tag Battle)|access-date=July 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107134738/http://www.ign.com/videos/2009/07/17/naruto-shippuden-clash-of-ninja-revolution-3-wii-tenten-shippuden-tag-battle?objectid=14277489|archive-date=November 7, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Ino Yamanaka|Ino Yamanaka]]||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage2"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="NTUIno">{{cite web|url=http://naruto.tomy-usa.com/academy/topic.php?tid=13196§ion=hokage&subject=0|title=Naruto.TOMY-USA.com|access-date=2008-07-11|date=2008-07-11|work=TOMY USA|publisher=[[Tomy]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401224450/http://www.tomy.com/wps/portal/videogames?tid=13196§ion=hokage&subject=0|archive-date=2012-04-01}}</ref>||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Asuma Sarutobi|Asuma Sarutobi]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="FamitsuScan"/>||{{y}}<ref name="GameVideosAsumaKurenai">{{cite news|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 'Forest' gameplay|date=2008-06-24|url=http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19586|work=GameVideos.com|access-date=2008-06-25|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130102224214/http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/19586|archive-date=2013-01-02}}</ref>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Iruka Umino|Iruka Umino]]||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoN2GuidePage3"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Anko Mitarashi|Anko Mitarashi]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="GameVideosAnkoHinata"/>||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="Ranking Image">{{cite web|title=Revolution 3 Ranking Image|url=http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/103/1034107/naruto-shippuden-clash-of-ninja-revolution-3-20091012003923061.jpg|publisher=[[IGN]] |date=October 12, 2009|access-date=October 13, 2009}}</ref>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Itachi Uchiha|Itachi Uchiha]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="VJump 54-55"/>||{{y}}<ref name="IGNCoNR2Pics"/>||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Kisame Hoshigaki|Kisame Hoshigaki]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}<ref name="NR3 First impressions"/>||{{y}}<ref name="Killer Bee & Raikage scan" />
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Sasori|True Sasori]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}<ref name="VJump 54-55"/>||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto characters#Hidan|Hidan]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{y}}||{{y}}
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|[[List of Naruto antagonists#Sakon and Ukon|Sakon and Ukon]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|[[List of Naruto antagonists#Tayuya|Tayuya]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|[[List of Naruto antagonists#Kimimaro|Kimimaro]]||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}
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|Bando||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}
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|Kagura||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}||{{y}}||{{n}}
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'''Notes:'''
:'''1.''' {{note|1}} This marks an in-game transformation of said character.
:'''2.''' {{note|2}} This marks a character playable in both post and pre-timeskip forms.
:'''3.''' {{note|3}} {{nihongo|Sharingan|写輪眼||lit. "Copy Wheel Eye", English manga: "Mirror Wheel Eye"}} is always active.
==Reception==
''Clash of Ninja'' has received mixed reactions from critics. [[Metacritic]], a website that compiles scores from numerous [[video game journalism|video game publications]], gave ''Clash of Ninja'' a 72/100.<ref name="MetacriticCoN1Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/naruto-clash-of-ninja/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja GameCube Critic Reviews|publisher=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> [[IGN]] lauded the game's battle system as "very balanced, amazingly quick, and still a lot of fun."<ref name="IGNCoN1Review"/> In addition, IGN commented on ''Clash of Ninja''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "impressive visuals" and "strong audio."<ref name="IGNCoN1Review"/> Conversely, [[GameSpot]] provided a more negative review, deriding the game's different modes as "seriously boring and predictable," as well as criticizing the lack of significant differences in the playing style of the game's characters. [[G4 (U.S. TV channel)|G4]]'s ''[[X-Play]]'' gave ''Clash of Ninja'' two out of five stars, lambasting the fighting engine as "ridiculously basic," and "shallow."<ref name="X-PlayCoN1Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/53617/Naruto_Clash_of_the_Ninja_Review.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070326210101/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/features/53617/Naruto_Clash_of_the_Ninja_Review.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-03-26|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Review|publisher=[[X-Play]]|access-date=2007-07-22}}</ref> It also criticized the lack of a story or use of cutscenes or extras.<ref name="X-PlayCoN1Review"/> [[GameSpy]] also commented on this, noting that "considering the charm of the source material, [the game] is really a disappointment."<ref name="GameSpyCoN1Review">{{cite web|url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/naruto-gekitou-ninja-taisen/694376p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Review|author=Vasconcellos, Eduardo|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2006-03-21|access-date=2007-07-18}}</ref>
Critical reaction for ''Clash of Ninja 2'' has been similar to its predecessor, with mixed opinions from critics. Metacritic compiled a "universal score" of 74/100 from 22 reviews for ''Clash of Ninja 2''.<ref name="MetacriticCoN2Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/naruto-clash-of-ninja-2/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 Critic Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref> ''X-Play'' criticized the game for its limited two-player game and similar fighting styles of the characters. They did, however, praise the game's four-player mode and animation, commenting that it "[nailed] the look of the cartoon characters," and referred specifically to the characters' special techniques animation as "remarkably impressive."<ref name="X-PlayCoN2Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1295/Naruto_Clash_of_Ninja_2.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070119090254/http://www.g4tv.com/xplay/reviews/1295/Naruto_Clash_of_Ninja_2.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-01-19|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 Review|author=Smith, D.F.|publisher=[[X-Play]]|access-date=2007-07-24}}</ref> IGN agreed with this assessment, noting the game's "sharper look" and "overall depth."<ref name="IGNCoN2Review">{{cite web|url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/734/734721p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 Review|author=Bozon, Mark|publisher=IGN|date=2006-09-22|access-date=2007-07-24}}</ref> GameSpot, echoing its sentiments with ''Clash of Ninja'', called the fighting system "simple," to the point that it made the game's expanded roster "irrelevant," and the game "not very satisfying to play."Although GameSpot remarked favorably on the game's "high-energy Japanese-themed background music," it criticized the "obnoxiously repetitive" voice acting, and its constant presence in the game. GameSpot went on to remark that ''Clash of Ninja 2'' "ultimately [did] little to improve upon the original," and felt more reminiscent of an "upgraded game than a true sequel." IGN heavily disagreed, claiming that although the game was similar to the original, it had a "ton of added depth" in the fighting system and character options.<ref name="IGNCoN2Review"/> IGN lauded the game's characters' "depth and complexity" as "awesome," and "a blast to play."<ref name="IGNCoN2Review"/> GameSpy focused on the game's four player multiplayer, comparing it to the best-selling ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and that it was a "recipe for plenty of fun."<ref name="GameSpyCoN2Review">{{cite web|url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/naruto-gekitou-ninja-taisen-2/738064p1.html|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2 Review|author=Villoria, Gerald|publisher=[[GameSpy]]|date=2006-10-09|access-date=2016-01-04}}</ref> Like its predecessor, ''Clash of Ninja 2'' achieved the 250,000 unit sales benchmark, earning it a spot in Nintendo's Player's Choice games.
As with previous incarnations of the series, Clash of Ninja Revolution received a high score from IGN, who noted the game as "fun whether you're a fan of the anime or not", and went on to name it the best Wii fighting game to date, giving it an 8.4 as the final score.<ref name="IGNCoNRReview">{{cite news|first=Mark|last=Bozon|title=IGN - Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution Review|date=2007-10-19|publisher=IGN|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/828/828965p1.html|access-date=2007-10-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022055713/http://wii.ign.com/articles/828/828965p1.html|archive-date=2007-10-22|url-status=dead}}</ref> The publication [[Nintendo Power]] gave Clash of Ninja Revolution a 7 out of 10, calling the game a mere roster update from previous versions.<ref>''Nintendo Power'' magazine, volume 222, page 84</ref> However, Metacritic gave the game, just like the previous games on their site, "mixed or average reviews" with a 74/100 from 23 critics.<ref name="metacriticCoNRReview">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/naruto-clash-of-ninja-revolution/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution Critic Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref>
Nintendo Power also gave the sequel, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2, an 8 out of 10 for its new modes and refreshed gameplay, and also called Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 the "best Naruto fighting game for Nintendo to date."<ref>''Nintendo Power'' magazine, volume 235, page 102</ref> [[IGN]] gave the game an 8.2 out of 10, saying "new characters, new stages, same feel. Fans will love it, but not everyone will want to buy it all over again."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/921/921860p1.html |title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 Review |publisher=IGN Wii |author=Mark Bozon |date=October 20, 2008 |access-date=2008-11-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081102044244/http://wii.ign.com/articles/921/921860p1.html |archive-date=November 2, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Like Naruto: Clash of Ninja and Clash of Ninja Revolution, Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 received "mixed or average reviews" on Metacritic with a critic's score of 74/100<ref name="metacriticCoNR2Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/naruto-clash-of-ninja-revolution-2/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Naruto: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 Critic Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref>
IGN gave Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 an 8 out of 10, praising game to have the most balanced cast of characters and best game mechanics of the series. IGN also criticized Story Mode and laggy online play.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/104/1044753p1.html |title=Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 Review |author=Ryan Clements |date=November 12, 2009 |publisher=[[IGN]] |access-date=November 14, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100428225929/http://wii.ign.com/articles/104/1044753p1.html |archive-date=April 28, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, Metacritic gave this game "mixed or average reviews" with on a score of 74/100 (similar to Clash of Ninja 2, Clash of Ninja Revolution, and Clash of Revolution 2) from 22 critics.<ref name="metacriticCoNR3Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/naruto-shippuden-clash-of-ninja-revolution-iii/critic-reviews/?platform=wii|title=Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3 Critic Reviews|publisher=Metacritic|access-date=2019-03-12}}</ref>
==See also==
{{Portal|Anime and manga|Video games}}
* ''[[Naruto]]''
* [[List of Naruto video games|List of ''Naruto'' video games]]
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