Overview
About Naruto Ninja Council 2 (U)(Rising Sun)
Naruto: Ninja Council 2 is a classic 2D side-scrolling platformer for the Game Boy Advance released in 2004, based on the immensely popular Naruto anime series. This gem captures the franchise's early 'Rough Mission' era, letting players ninja-run, shuriken-throw, and jutsu-battle through levels bursting with retro cell-shaded anime flair.
- Authentic Anime Action: Step into the shoes of Naruto and his friends with signature 2D character art, move sets, and voice clips directly from the series, delivering a jolt of pure 2000s anime nostalgia.
- Classic 2D Platforming: Jump and slash across familiar locales from the Hidden Leaf Village to the Forest of Death, mastering tight, responsive GBA-era platforming with secret item paths and hidden power-ups.
- Signature Jutsu Combat: Chain together taijutsu combos and fire off epic ninjutsu like Rasengans and Chidori against favorite villains, a perfect blend of classic beat 'em up action with Naruto's unique flair.
What stands out
For retro fans and 'believe it!' enthusiasts alike, this game is a time capsule of 2000s handheld gaming, combining simple but satisfying gameplay with iconic anime spirit. It perfectly embodies the classic pick-up-and-play spirit, feeling instantly familiar and challenging enough to reward mastery.
- Pure GBA Retro Chic: Experience authentic handheld 32-bit era graphics and crunchy sound design that define classic GBA play on any screen today.
- Nostalgic Challenge Structure: Tackle missions with optional objectives and rankings, offering that classic retro 'score attack' replayability and bragging rights among fellow ninjas.
- A Cornerstone Anime Game: As one of the most beloved early Naruto adaptations, it's a must-play piece of franchise history and a perfect window into anime games of the era.
Play notes
Grab your digital kunai and jump into some classic side-scrolling ninja action. Here’s how to get started with the retro controls. This title offers standard 2D platformer movement combined with light combo-based combat and special moves.
- 1. Master the Basic Controls: Use your ARROW KEYS or WASD on keyboard to ninja-run left and right and crouch. Press SPACE to execute a classic jumping ninja leap, or on a retro USB gamepad, use the D-Pad and dedicated jump button (like 'A').
- 2. Unleash Combat & Jutsu: Defeat enemy ninjas with the action buttons for slashing attacks. You can often perform a 3-hit combo. Use the Z and X keys on keyboard (or buttons like 'B' and 'Y' on gamepad) for light and heavy attacks. Charge or combine attack buttons to trigger signature ninjutsu like Naruto's Rasengan when your chakra gauge is full.
- 3. Leap into Adventure!: Select Naruto or other ninja from your team, then progress through story missions full of platforms to climb and foes to fight, navigating with wall jumps and dodges through each vibrant 2D stage to victory.