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Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel 2
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NCS
Game Synopsis
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Naruto
continues his training under Jiraiya and the two
embark on a new adventure in Narutimett Accel
2.
Similar to the first Accel game which was
released earlier this year, the "Master Mode"
features an original story where Naruto and Jiraiya
travel to a new village and bump into Sakura soon
after entering the town. Naruto then goes on to
explore the area and beats up a few urns and shoots
stars with a nifty "Sniper" mode which is toggled by
pressing L1.
The "Master Mode" is a fine diversion but the "Versus Mode" is the
meat and potatoes of the game where two fighters
bout it out in frenzied 2D fighting action. After
choosing a fighter, you'll be able to select a
support character that's similar to a Striker as
seen in the King of Fighters games. The controls and
the execution of the game engine are superb -
players can chain a stream of combos together or
smack out a staccato of attacks and the game just
reels it all in with nary a hiccup. The character
roster has expanded to a total of 62 fighters but a
good number of them require unlocking before they
can be used. The other modes that return are the
Training Mode, the Shopping Mode, and the Gallery
Mode which features character profiles, cinema
selections, and music tracks.
Bonus Schwag
About half of our preorders will ship with a bonus Naruto CD as shown
above. Unfortunately, there was a 50% ratio enforced
by the publisher so we only received 1 bonus for
every 2 copies of the game we imported.
Jan
Code: 4582224491971
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NCS Game Notes
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The intro shows Naruto kneeling with hands on the
ground while fire erupts around him. The other
characters in the game are shown in super dynamic
action sequences while members of the Akatsuki
are shown meditating while standing in a
semi-circle.
» In one of the "Now Loading" screens, Kakashi reads
a book while sweating profusely. In the mode
selection screen, an SD version of Naruto stands on
a platform and scopes out the territory before
nodding to himself as if self satisfied with his job
as a sentry of some sort. The animation is different
for each mode selected.
» The Game MODES are as follows:
MASTER MODE: An original action-adventure
featuring Naruto, Sakura, Jiraiya, and a few other
characters.
VS MODE: Play 1P vs 2P, 1P vs COM, COM vs 2P,
or COM vs COM in 2D fighting action
TRAINING: Play against a dummy opponent -
every move you make is shown on the bottom of the
screen
SHOP: Buy various virtual goodies with the
credits you've earned playing the game
GALLERY: View character profiles, watch
cinemas, and listen to song selections (all locked
at the outset)
OPTION: Set controller configuration,
position or center the screen, adjust sound volumes
» In the VS Mode, you select a character and then a
supporting character. Next choose a fighting stage
from 24 available choices. The supporting character
is like a Striker in the King of Fighters games
where a limited number of uses are available. When a
little offensive support is needed, call upon the
Striker to rush in and perform an attack.
» The selectable characters at the outset include
Naruto, Sakura, Kakashi, Rock Lee, Hyuuga, TenTen,
Might Guy, Gaara, and more for a total of 21 usable
characters. An additional 41 characters are hidden
behind question marks. The action is fast and the
controls are weighty. What we mean by "weighty" is
the characters move and jump as if they had "weight"
to them. The action is what we've come to expect
from Bandai's Naruto titles - sharp, easy to
control, and loaded with moves and special attacks.
TenTen has a nifty move where she throws out loops
of chains that capture an opponent for temporary
immobilization. She can also perform a spin move
where metal spheres orbit her whirl and knock out
anyone that's close enough. Gaara can encase an
opponent in a column of sand and call forth sand
projectiles which hit the column and disintegrate
it, causing the encapsulated opponent to collapse.
Gaara's standard attacks are sand punches that
appear out of thin air and smack and swipe at
opponents. It's visual effects eye-candy.
» To call forth your supporter, press the R1 trigger
and he or she will run out and attack your opponent.
» When the fighters are standard inches from each
other, their height is about half the height of the
screen. When they run away from each other and stand
at opposing sides of the screen, the camera pans
back fluidly so that they're about 1/8 the height of
the screen. We encountered a mid-air janken battle
in one bout where you're supposed to choose rock,
scissors or paper to ignite a special attack against
the opponent. If you choose rock to his scissors,
your fighter will exact a powerful blow against him
and knock him backwards. Juggling combos can send an
opponent up in the air. For example, Naruto and
punch and kick someone all the way to the top of a
building.
» Each stage features two planes - to jump to the
other plane, push up or down and press the "X"
button.
» Start a new game in MASTER MODE and Naruto is
running along inside a dungeon with Sakura and
Shikamaru. They reach their destination which is an
expansive room with a massive coiled stone serpent
with glowing eyes in the background. A voice inside
Naruto's head speaks and the trio spy a shadowy
figure on top of the serpent's head. It's Sasuke who
looks different - older and more somber than usual.
Sasuke approches and stands thisclose to Naruto
while wrapping his arm around him. There's a short
flashback and then Sasuke draws his sword and
slashes it down. Fade to black followed by the title
screen and a new scene where Naruto walks with
Jiraiya towards a village. The camera pulls back and
upwards to take in the clouds above.
» In the next scene, Naruto enters the village and
scenes of village life are shown with people milling
about. The city appears to modern with electric
wires overhead, manicured trees, and modern style
clothing. Naruto and Jiraiya stand out like two sore
thumbs. As they're talking, a familiar voice bellows
from behind Naruto. It's Sakura who's surprised to
see Naruto in the village. Naruto runs to her and
the two exchange greetings but no hugs nor kisses.
They're happy to see each other however.
» Control is handed over soon afterwards. Move
Naruto with the L-Analog thumbstick and head
northwards unto; you pass the perimeter marked by
flashing blobs. In the next part of town, there's a
fork which leads to two different areas. In these
new areas, there's be barrels to break (oress the
SQUARE button) and there might be an occasion for
Naruto to jump (press X). A double jump may be
performed by pressing X again at the apex of the
original jump. To toggle a "Sniper" mode, press the
L1 button and a targeting cursor in the shape of a
shuriken slowly spins in the center of the screen.
Look around by moving the L-Analog and fire off
shuriken by pressing the "SQUARE" button to destroy
chests or wound enemies. The R-Analog thumbstick
controls the camera. L2 and R2 are used to block
attacks.
» Voice acting accompanies the dialogue in the game.
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