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'''''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.
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==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 |
==''Naruto: Clash of Ninja/Gekitō Ninja Taisen!'' (GameCube series)==
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'''''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,
===''Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3''===
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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)|
===''Naruto Shippūden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! EX 3''===
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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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==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
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
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
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
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
==See also==
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