Naruto 'Storms' the PS3 this fall @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on April 17, 2008

News: Naruto makes the jump to the next-gen PlayStation.

Only a few weeks after releasing Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 for the PS2, Namco Bandai has announced CyberConnect2 (the development team behind the previous Ultimate Ninja games) will be bringing Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm to the PlayStation 3 this fall.

Because of the jump to the PS3, the game will feature some the most advanced graphics ever seen in a Naruto game including "fluid animation, incredible visual detail and an advanced facial expression system." According to Namco Bandai, the graphics will actually surpass traditional hand-drawn animation.

Another new feature to be introduced with the move to the PS3 are new 3D fighting environments for the battles. Each battle will be one-on-one (with the option of two supporting characters) and players will be able to pick from 25 Naruto characters. A two-player Versus mode will also be included. Outside of the fighting, the game will be a free-roaming sandbox version of the Hidden Leaf Village and the Forest of Death where players will be able to take on over 100 missions.

УNaruto's PlayStation 3 system debut truly blurs the line between gaming and animation to deliver the most immersive and authentic interactive experience the franchise has ever seen,Ф said Todd Thorson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations with Namco Bandai Games America, Inc. УPlayers will marvel at the game's jaw-dropping graphics, fast-paced 3D fighting and new open-world exploration as they experience a classic Naruto storyline with all of their favorite characters and environments.Ф

We'll have more soon.