Destructoid writes: "What publisher TOMY and developer Dream Factory are aiming to do is create a simple on-the-go fighting game with a recognizable franchise that is appealing to people. While certain features, like the lack of WiFi, is disappointing, the game is trying out some interesting ideas, as well as improving on ideas laid down with the original Ninja Destiny".
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 excels over its console counterpart, the Clash of Ninja series, in a single facet: speed. The one-on-one fighting in this handheld version feels faster than on the Wii, which produces frantic multiplayer... even though it's still local multi-card only. Action isn't the only area where this title shows its alacrity, though, as Ninja Destiny 2 also won the biggest race of all. It beat CoN to the Shippuden punch. That means this title is the first Nintendo destination where you can see how Naruto and his friends have grown up in full 3-D, blocky as it may be on the small DS screens.
Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is a decent attempt at a 3D fighter on the DS. The problems mostly come in that it doesn't offer enough in terms of modes, and that the combat system gets extremely monotonous fairly quickly. With some tweaks and an extra mode of two, Diehard GameFAN expects the next game in the series to be a pretty solid outing. Until then, this is for the hardcore Naruto fans only.
GameSpot writes: "We were told that Story mode should take about four to five hours to complete, but the battles can keep going if you want them to in multiplayer mode, which uses the Nintendo DS's local wireless capabilities so you can play with a friend. While the game does look very much like the previous Ninja Destiny, this sequel looks to be packing much more content for fans to use their jutsu on. Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Destiny 2 is expected to ship sometime in September".
