It feels like a lifetime ago that I played the first Naruto game by Cyberconnect2. I remember being blown away by the visuals and its unique take on how a battle between two ninjas should look and feel like.
Violence is a consuming element. Cartoon ninjas engage in all-out brawls with hand-to-hand combat and incredibly over-the-top fantastical attacks (such as tornadoes that appear out of thin air). In rare instances, small splotches of blood are included with the other visual effects, but "injuries" are shown via damage meter. It's all in the context of arcade-style action, where you duke it out in a competition of dexterity while marveling at bright colorful effects.
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