Naruto: Rise of a Ninja

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Released in 2007 for Xbox 360, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja is a fighting, RPG, and adventure game developed by Ubisoft Montreal — the first Naruto title produced by a non-Japanese studio. Players follow the story of Naruto Uzumaki through the Hidden Leaf Village, with gameplay blending open-world exploration, platforming, and combat drawn from the anime series. The game makes use of the Xbox 360's capabilities to deliver cel-shaded visuals that closely mirror the show's art style. As an action-RPG hybrid, it incorporates character progression alongside its fighting mechanics, offering a more expansive experience than the typical arena-based Naruto games of the era. The title was followed by a direct sequel, Naruto: The Broken Bond, released the following year, continuing the story and expanding on the foundation established here.