Overview: One of my favorite series of all time. I remember playing this game on PS2 and absolutely loving it. The game definitely holds up so much so my friends and I would spend hours in multiplayer in VS just completely abusing the fighting mechanics. Remember this game came out in 2008 originally so if you're expecting anything but a fighting game with light open world stuff you will be disappointed.

Story: The story stays true to the anime for the most part taking some liberties in places but definitely gives you the Naruto feel you're looking for. The story battles make this game amazing for when it was made. Incorporating cutscenes and scripted moments into these kinds of games was really new at the time and put you into the game so much more, though this does put in those pesky quick time events which were popular at the time, but I believe it made this game so much better.

Battles: The battles are the best part of this game especially VS friends. You can combo lock AI and friends alike and it takes pretty decent skill to break out of the combo lock, hard but possible. The ultimate moves are also a staple of these games and makes you feel awesome.

Open World: The "open world" was a new concept at the time and now this game feels barren and empty with some new hot spots to go to every mission you complete but for the time it made you fall in love with the world even more and brings back nostalgic joy for me personally.

Overall: This game is a product of its time and if you like Naruto I think you'll enjoy this game especially if you have friends to play VS with which is how I have almost 90 hours in this game lol. I have a nostalgic attachment to Naruto and this game so of course it is a big recommend from me.