Even though Racjin worked on the game instead of Cavia, Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 shares plenty in common with its predecessor. You play as Naruto who punch, kicks, and rasengans his way through puppets with the same flip kick combo. This time the village hidden in the leaves is under attack from the Shirogane Clan who is collecting spirit orbs to animate the puppet who will end all puppets. The game begins with Kankuro running into Naruto who explains the plot and reveals his village already lost the spirit orb. Yeah, that’s right Naruto and the Sand siblings are friends in Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 just like in the Japanese version of the game.
When Namco Bandai brought Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles out last year they cut a lot out of it. All the animated introduction scenes with Tsunade explaining the missions were replaced by a bland menu. Bosses had to be switched around too. Kabuto was introduced into the game to replace Kisame. However, Naruto’s signature move, the rasengan snuck into the game under a new name.
Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is set one whole arc in the future of the US timeline, but after playing it a few hours I haven’t noticed any major cuts. The sand ninja wear their new outfits, Naruto transforms into the one-tailed Kyuubi, and Sakura has the effects of Tsunade’s training. However, the plot doesn’t explain any of these incongruities or Sasuke’s absence. Because Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2 is set in an “alternate timeline” Namco Bandai was allowed to get away with this. Fans should be pleased to know they are getting Naruto: Konoha Spirits without any watering down.
