And it was followed very closely by Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2.

CyberConnect2 revised the graphics and models between Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm and the sequel published by Namco Bandai Games last year.

Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 didn’t fare very well on the Xbox 360 in Japan.

Aside from SP grinding, CyberConnect2 did another fantastic job handling the Naruto series from the style (it’s a playable anime) to fanservice (there’s a special costumes to unlock, one in particular one for Naruto).

From these screenshots, it appears developer CyberConnect2 added an on-rails fight where you blast Orochimaru with chakra spheres.

This exhibition trailer from Namco Bandai demonstrates the moves of the game’s roster from Asuma to Yondaime Hokage.

One of the story mode battles in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 stacks Sage Mode Naruto against Pain.

Namco and CyberConnect 2 prepared a behind-the-scenes Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 video, and included subtitles so their overseas fans wouldn’t feel left out.

In Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 he’ll have plenty of characters to battle. The game has over forty and many of them, including Sasuke, Karin, Kakuzu, and Killer Bee in his eight-tails form, are seen in this trailer.

Screenshots of Konoha village and boss fights, like an aerial battle between Gaara and Deidara inside.

Tokyo Game Show has one area just for family games and Namco Bandai is stocking it with a ton of titles.

Ahead of its release, Namco also released a localized demo on XBLA and PSN.

Namco Bandai’s latest Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 video is all about the villains. Itachi, Kisame, Kakazu, Hidan, Sasori, Deidara, Konan, and Pain show off their moves in this trailer.

Charge up Naruto’s chakra in Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 and you can transform into the Four Tails.