Naruto Shippūden: Dragon Blade
Chronicles
Naruto Shippūden: Dragon Blade Chronicles,
known as Naruto Shippūden: Ryūjinki (ナルト- 疾風伝 龍刃記; Literally
meaning "Naruto Hurricane Chronicles: Dragon Sword Chronicles") in
Japan,
is a video game for the Wii.
Game Play
Unlike the Clash of Ninja series, the game is more of
a free-roaming hack-and-slash video game. Despite this, it seems to use
graphics similar to the aforementioned Clash of Ninja games, and even
reuses several models. All characters wear new, armoured outfits that are based
on their normal attire, with the exception of Tsunade and Jiraiya.
Plot
The story is loosely based on the Itachi Pursuit Arc, and seems to take
place shortly after its beginning. Naruto's half of the story is more original
to the game, and revolves around a small squad of Konohagakure ninja attempting
to stop Kuroma, one of the last members of the ancient Dragon Gods, from
unleashing and taking the power of the Genryū, five eternal dragons originally
sealed in Mount Koryū, for revenge.
To do so, Naruto must slay each Genryū with the ancient Dragon Blade, given
to him by Kuroma's younger sister, Akari. For Sasuke's half of the story, on
the other hand, he has already formed Hebi by the time the story begins, in
order to hunt down and kill Itachi. However, his efforts are hindered by Akatsuki's
attempts to capture the Genryū that Kuroma has summoned for their own purposes.
Throughout the story, the player either plays as Naruto or Sasuke along their
journey, utilizing their respective blades and team members' abilities to fight
through various levels.
Almost all characters have scrolls attached to their new clothing. In terms
of game play, these scrolls are used to perform jutsu of an elemental nature
that is not natural to the user, or to enhance the power of techniques that the
user already knows. For instance: Naruto can use Earth Release, Water Release, Fire
Release, and Lightning Release, all of which are not of his elemental nature.
The armour that the characters don is to protect their chakra system from the
environment of Mount Koryū, which normally has the mysterious effect of
rendering people unable to use their chakra and fight.