Released in 2011 (and in 2012 for North America and Europe), Ultimate Ninja Impact was not merely a port or a scaled-down version of its console cousins. It was an ambitious, high-octane experiment that tried to bring the massive "Warrior" style gameplay—think Dynasty Warriors —into the palm of your hand. But did it succeed? And more importantly, why are fans still talking about it over a decade later?
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In the sprawling history of anime-based video games, few franchises have been as prolific—or as consistently entertaining—as the Naruto series. From the arena brawlers of the Clash of Ninja series to the revolutionary Storm games on home consoles, the Leaf Village's finest have seen countless digital incarnations. Released in 2011 (and in 2012 for North