: Players could now move freely in massive arenas, run up walls, and traverse water during combat.
The PS2 era spanned five main titles, progressively covering the story from Naruto's graduation at the Academy to the beginning of the Shippuden era in Ultimate Ninja 5 .
The series, known in Japan as Naruto: Narutimate Hero , is a landmark franchise in anime gaming. Developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco , the series has evolved from simple 2D plane fighters on the PlayStation 2 into a globally recognized 3D arena combat phenomenon. The PlayStation 2 Era: Foundations of the Franchise