Naruto: Broken Bond fun for fans and nonfans alike

           

           

      By Shaun El-Ters

 

      Anime games are typically games that only fans will by, as they are generally under produced cash ins more concerned with the bottom line than actually delivering a solid experience. Fortunately, the Naruto games are an exception to this anime adaptation rule, and the new game Naruto: Broken Bond demonstrates that there is a place in gaming for anime licenses.

            Broken Bond follows the story of the anime very closely, tracing the journeys of two friends down their separate paths. The controls are tight, and the combat in the game is fun, if not a little redundant. Many of the missions tend to follow the same guidelines, which may tire out players who have no interest in the show itself. Also, the multiple playable characters are a nice touch, offering diversity as well as an opportunity for fans to play as their favorite characters. By treating its source as serious material, Broken Bond integrates action-adventure gameplay and the established story to deliver a game that is actually worth gamers’ time, whether or not they were previously fans of the show.

 

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