Key Takeaways
Naruto games feature evolving graphics, with titles like "Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2" displaying beautiful 2D graphics. "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy" combines the previous games, showcasing stunning HD remastered visuals on newer consoles. "Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections" tops the list with over 100 playable characters and stunning visuals on realistic environments. (119 characters)
The Naruto franchise has many video games spanning numerous consoles, from the first games released on the original Gameboy Advance and Gamecube to the most recent titles on the latest consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Over the years, the Naruto games have been released sporadically across these consoles, with systems like the Nintendo DS seeing far more releases than their console counterparts.
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Regardless, the quality of the Naruto games has improved throughout the years, including graphical fidelity. While many titles in the series have needed better graphics, a few games stand above the rest with beautiful graphics across different art styles.
5 Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2
Nostalgic Art Style
Platform (s)
Nintendo DS
Released
15 October 2008
Developer
Tose
Publisher (s)
D3 Publisher
The first game on this list is Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2. Released in 2006 on the Nintendo DS, Path of the Ninja 2 is a top-down Naruto game that built on the first Path of the Ninja to deliver an excellent title with the best 2D top-down graphics in the franchise. The game featured a great story, interesting combat mechanics, and a nostalgic but visually appealing art style that is some of the franchise's best.
While no way near the levels of current 2D games, graphically, Path of the Ninja 2 is still one of the best-looking Naruto games for its art style.
4 Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era
Best 2D Graphics
Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era
Platform(s) Nintendo 3DS
Released March 31, 2011
Developer Tomy
Publisher(s) 505 Games
While Naruto Shippuden 3D: The New Era is not the best sidescrolling Naruto game on this list, it is the best in terms of graphics. Built for the Nintendo 3DS and released in 2011, the game featured 2D and 3D functionality, allowing players to use both for immersive visuals. The game featured classic sidescroller gameplay and a new story that sees Naruto attempt to stop a major war from occurring.
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Naruto Shippuden 3D is a good game in its own right; it has adequate graphics for its time and is by far the best-looking 2D Naruto game. However, it pales in comparison to the higher-ranked titles on this list. Hence, a 2D Naruto game is long overdue.
3 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy
HD Remaster With Stunning Visuals
Platform (s)
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Released
27 July 2017
Developer
CyberConnect2
Publisher (s)
Namco Bandai Games America Inc
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy comes in at a close third to Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 with comparable graphics, using similar graphical engines. Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is a great-looking game with polished 3D animations and cartoonish but high-fidelity graphics. The game combines the previous three Ninja Storm games with high-definition remasters. For Naruto fans, the Ninja Storm Trilogy was a dream remaster with exceptional graphics that gave the Ultimate Ninja Storm games a deserved fresh coat of paint.
2 Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Impressive Visuals, Best on Switch
Platform (s)
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Released
4 February 2016
Developer
CyberConnect2
Publisher (s)
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Coming marginally ahead of Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy is Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4. Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is unique in that it had multiple different releases - its first release in 2016 on major systems and later another release in 2020 on the Nintendo Switch. While its graphics are on par with the subsequent release of Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy, the Nintendo Switch version makes it the Naruto game with the second-best graphics - at least in handheld mode.
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Doing excellent work with the Nintendo Switch architecture, Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is brought to life on the Switch with graphics comparable to those of its PlayStation and Xbox counterparts and arguably better. While the docked mode is much to be desired, its handheld graphics are top-notch, graphically making it the best handheld Naruto experience and second on this list.
1 Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
Stunning Graphics, Ultimate Naruto Experience
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
Platform(s) PC , PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One
Released November 17, 2023
Developer(s) CyberConnect2
Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections has the best graphics of any Naruto game. Ninja Storm Connections was released on the PlayStation 5 in November 2023 as the ultimate assemblage of Sasuke and Naruto's story, featuring over one hundred playable characters, a thrilling narrative, and different battle modes featuring online competitive play for players to enjoy. The game is simply stunning, with gorgeous environments, vibrant color schemes, and smooth gameplay that makes the title easily the best-looking game in the series.
Built on Unreal Engine 4, Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections pushes the video game engine to its maximum with 4k resolution and 60 fps support.
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