PlayStation 2Ultimate Ninja 5 spans from episodes 1-53 of the Naruto Shippuden anime, i.e. the beginning of the Rescue Gaara arc to the end of the Sasuke pursuit arc.
New gameplay additions to Ultimate Ninja 5 include the introduction of assist characters, which can be called during battle to deal extra damage to the opponent. Up to two assist characters can be summoned, where selecting specific characters will allow the player to carry out special team based jutsu and ougis.
Also for the first time, Ultimate Ninja 5 grants the player the ability to boost character stats as well as add equipment and upgrade Jutsus. Ultimate Ninja 5 will also allow players to free-roam the Leaf Village and interact with the villagers and surroundings as they progress through the game's story mode; "Master Mode".
The game was released in Japan on December 20th 2007. A European release is planned for November 27th 2009, with Australian an release scheduled for December 3rd of 2009. Sadly, North America never released the game.
Playable Characters
- Naruto Uzumaki
- Sasuke Uchiha
- Sakura Haruno
- Kakashi Hatake
- Rock Lee
- Neji Hyuga
- Tenten
- Might Guy
- Shikamaru Nara
- Choji Akimichi
- Ino Yamanaka
- Asuma Sarutobi
- Shino Aburame
- Kiba Inuzuka
- Hinata Hyuga
- Kurenai Yuhi
- Gaara
- Kankuro
- Temari
- Chiyo
- Itachi Uchiha
- Kisame Hoshigaki
- Deidara
- Sasori (true form and Hiroku)
- Sai
- Yamato
- Jiraiya
- Tsunade
- Shizune
- Orochimaru
- Kabuto Yakushi
- Jirobo
- Kidomaru
- Sakon and Ukon
- Tayuya
- Kimimaro
- First Hokage
- Second Hokage
- Third Hokage
- Fourth Hokage
- Hanabi Hyuga
- Konohamaru Sarutobi
- Anko Mitarashi
- Haku
- Zabuza Momochi
