Game: Naruto: The Broken Bond

[Marik]

Title: Naruto: The Broken Bond
Platform: Xbox 360
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre: Fighting/Action Adventure
Modes: Single Player/Online Vs./Online Co-Op 2 vs. 2/Tournament Mode
Release Date: November 18, 2008
Website: http://narutoxbox360game.us.ubi.com/



Building on the success of Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, this sequel features Naruto, who has now evolved into a well-respected Ninja, but his new status and abilities trigger the envy of his best friend and Ninja teammate, Sasuke.

Ubisoft's second Naruto action-adventure Xbox 360 game, takes the same basic concepts behind Rise of a Ninja and places them in the timeline right after the first game ends (and according to Ubisoft, within episodes 80-135 of the animated series). Changes this time around include 3D cut-scenes, multiple playable characters in the story campaign, a first-person perspective for the "tree action" moments where you bounce from tree to tree through the air, more playable characters (25) in the versus mode, more combos for each character, and a four-player, 2-on-2 online versus mode where players on each side have to coordinate their attacks.

* Play as a respected and heroic ninja: Enjoy being a hero and benefit from the newly acquired status gained from saving the village.

* Discover the importance of teamwork: An all-new feature to the series, use the abilities of your ninja teammates to overcome bigger obstacles and join forces in tag battles. Players can now team-up with multiple characters from the Naruto universe when in combat and throughout their heroic adventure.

* Explore rich open environments: Following the attack of the Sound and Sand ninja, participate in the reconstruction of the Hidden Leaf Village: enjoy its depth from a new perspective, adding a new level of detail never reached before in a NARUTO game. Outside of the village, discover remote locations and enjoy making your journey through vibrant and imaginatively detailed settings.

* Witness and be a part of the series' most epic battles: Engage in battle with some of the fiercest characters from the NARUTO Universe, and use new techniques and jutsu to defeat your enemies.

* Take your teamwork skills online: With the only NARUTO game to feature online multiplayer, you can now choose among 25 characters and play alongside friends and defeat other teams online via Xbox LIVE. Take your skills a step further and compete in online tournament mode.

Debut Trailer - Trailer 2 - Screens @ IGN - Videos @ IGN

Been looking forward to this game, since I loved Rise of a Ninja. Anyone else own a 360 and plan on buying/renting?