RECOMMENDED: NARUTO / PHINEAS AND FERB Naruto Shippuden:
Ultimate Ninja Impact Europe’s best-selling Manga series gets a new brawler on PSP. Dominic Sacco provides an insight into the IP
Released: October 21st
Formats: PSP
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Developer: Cyber Connect 2/ Racjin
Price: £29.99
Distributor: Advantage
Contact: 0121 506 9590 Contact: 0121 625 3388 Phineas and Ferb: Across
the 2nd Dimension Lovable cartoon duo return in another boxed release from Disney. Dominic Sacco explains why kids will want it
Released: September 16th
Formats: Wii, PS3, DS
Publisher: Disney
Developer: High Impact
Games (consoles), Altron (DS)
Price: Various
Distributor: CentreSoft
THE NAME might be alien to some, but Narutois one of the biggest Manga brands on the planet. And with 8m games sold worldwide, Namco Bandai is onto a winner with its titles based on the popular comic series, which now includes films, CDs, trading cards and more. The franchise follows the story of martial arts teen Naruto Uzumaki who aims to become the world’s greatest ninja. In Ultimate Ninja Impact, the latest in a long line of video games, players can take part in 100-man battles or more traditional one-on- one bouts. With flowing gameplay, one-button combos and a gorgeous cartoon style, it makes for a fun pick-up-and-play portable action game for PSP.
The title also features a Tactical Battle mode that challenges players to find traps and specific enemies in each level to turn the tide of battle.
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It boasts original voice-overs in Japanese and English from the actual actors used in the Naruto ShippudenTV anime series. Ultimate Ninja Impactalso includes a two-player co-op mode complete with enormous bosses to take down. It’s an ideal package for fans of the series or perhaps those who adore other popular Japanese fighters on PSP such as Dissidia Final Fantasy.
PHINEAS AND Ferb was the Disney Channel’s highest-rated show last summer, when it was watched by 9.2m viewers. That’s no mean feat, especially considering the channel is home to a number of hit shows including Hannah Montana, Club Penguinand Sonny with a Chance. 2nd Dimensionis the latest action video game based on the animated series, and follows the release of Ride Againon DS earlier this year. This time, mastermind brothers Phineas and Ferb enter a new dimension where everything is different to home and they must thwart the evil Dr Doofenshmirtz’ plans. It’s based on the full-length movie that recently debuted on the Disney Channel.
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The comedic nature and cartoon- like style appeals strongly to children and fans of the show. And with the game out on DS as well as Wii and PS3, there’s the slightly cheaper portable alternative
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available to parents who may be looking for an early Christmas DS present for their kids. There are over 25 levels for players to navigate. They can upgrade gadgets including the Carbonator, which fires orange soda, and ninja gloves that let users climb walls. The PS3 game even uses the Move motion controller. Several actors from the popular TV series also provide their voices for the game.
Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimensionis all set to become a hit with kids in the run up to Christmas.
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