Final Shippuden Ultimate Ninja on PS2 with the most complete Shippuden roster. Akatsuki arc characters and new abilities are the highlights. The recommended Naruto PS2 franchise conclusion for international version fans.
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Fighting2 players12+
Description
European edition of CyberConnect2 and Bandai's Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel 2 released in 2009 (Europe), distributed as "Ultimate Ninja 5." An even larger roster (60+ characters including the Akatsuki), a reworked Story mode covering the Asuma death arc, and a reworked combat system. Japanese release = 3351.
Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 5 review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Cel-shading of stunning faithfulness to Kishimoto's manga, spectacular jutsus and destructible arenas: the anime seems playable frame by frame. The crisp outlines and flamboyant effects restore all the energy of the fights. This graphic virtuosity from CyberConnect2 stands as a benchmark of adaptation.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This new Shippuden entry swells the roster further and refines the combat mechanic, without losing any of its spectacular generosity. Chaining techniques and finishing with an ultimate jutsu delivers an instant, gleeful thrill. The fan service is total and the action superbly staged. Snappy, colourful and faithful to the anime, an arena versus that satisfies fans.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,6 GB📅27/11/2009
Published by Bandai Namco Games
Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 5 (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Naruto Shippuden - Ultimate Ninja 5 still worth playing in 2026?
Known in Japan as Naruto Shippuuden Narutimate Accel 2, this Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja 5 from CyberConnect2 completes the arena series on the console with the largest roster, refined team battles and ultimate techniques staged with pomp, faithful to the manga's strong arcs. The spectacle, the generous content and the multiplayer fun make it a culmination. The very signposted formula remains. An excellent fighting game for fans of Naruto Shippuden and spectacular arena versus.
