Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 For PlayStation 2

The battle continues as leading video games publisher and developer Namco Bandai Games America Inc. announced today that its popular ninja combat franchise will return to the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system in Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2. Boasting an exciting new storyline, multi-player battles, and an additional array of playable characters, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 follows the success of its prequel to deliver an original adventure with intense combat. Based on the hit animated TV series Shonen Jump Naruto, from VIZ Media, players can expect fierce ninjutsu action with challenging missions set in a picturesque anime-style 3D world. Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is set to be released in late-summer 2007.

“In response to the overwhelming success, we felt compelled to give fans a superior sequel to Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles by digging deeper into the series; allowing gamers to become further engulfed into the ninja lifestyle,” said Makoto Iwai, Executive Vice President and COO at Namco Bandai Games America Inc, “Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 will deliver the excitement of ninja combat on a massive scale while remaining true to the unique franchise.”

A brand new tale arrives as Naruto faces different challenges to defend the Hidden Leaf Village and surrounding villages from the evil force trying to dominate it. An ancient organization, which was thought to have been disbanded, is alive and in search of orbs to resurrect a mechanical terror. It’s now up to Naruto and all of the Hidden Leaf Genin to join forces with those of the Hidden Sand Village to stop this menace.

[tags]Naruto, Shonen Jump, ninja, ninjitsu[/tags]