Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4

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Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Council 4 is a beat em up with platforming and adventure elements that lets you play as familiar faces from the series two and a half years after the original timeline. Build three person squads to battle enemies using touch screen controlled jutsu moves and team based strategies. The story follows Naruto and friends as they try to rescue Gaara from the Akatsuki group while navigating levels filled with obstacles and foes. Single player mode has you fighting through set pieces while multiplayer lets two players team up for co op brawls. The game stands out for its use of the DS touch screen to execute special attacks which adds a layer of interactivity that early Naruto games rarely had. While not as technically praised as later entries in the franchise it has a dedicated player base who appreciate the direct combat and Shippuden era character lineups. Some fans highlight the unlockable techniques that open up hidden areas as a clever way to encourage replayability.