By Ultimate Ninja 3 , the roster exploded to over 40 characters. We saw the introduction of the "Curse Mark" versions of Sasuke, the one-tailed Naruto, and the terrifying forms of the Sound Four. For the first time, players could settle debates like "Jiraiya vs. Tsunade" or "Rock Lee vs. Kimmimaro" with actual combat mechanics.
: Unlike later games, the original titles utilized a 2D fighting plane with free-movement elements similar to Super Smash Bros. . Naruto - Ultimate Ninja
Ultimate Ninja 2 introduced a 3D overworld of Konoha Village. You could run errands for villagers, fish, train, and collect "Memory Fragments." This was groundbreaking for a fighting game; it turned the disc into a full interactive encyclopedia of the Naruto universe. By Ultimate Ninja 3 , the roster exploded
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