Set two and a half years after Naruto
left the Hidden Leaf Village to undergo an exacting training regimen with his
mentor Jiraiya, Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden lets players experience this
new storyline for the first time. Returning to help recover his rival Sasuke
from the evil Orochimaru, Naruto is reunited with all his old friends, only to
find that a mysterious organization known as Akatsuki now poses an even more
ominous threat to the Village.
Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden structures several unique game modes that offer
different experiences, as players immerse themselves in the world of ninja. The
new Master Mode combines role-playing and action - platforming elements,
telling the story of how Naruto came to return to the Hidden Leaf Village after
his training with Jiraiya; an original narrative arc that fans won't find
anywhere else. Players can collect items in this mode to unlock characters in Free
Battle Mode, featuring the series' trademark one-on-one ninja battles for one
or two players. Packed with new Naruto Shippuden characters such as Deidara,
Sasori and Chiyo as well as updated versions of fan favourites such as Gaara,
Kakashi and Sakura, the game features 52 total playable characters to take into
fight.
