Masashi Kishimoto’sNarutois one of the most renowned shōnen manga of all time. This iconic ninja series had an incredible run and is beloved by anime and manga fans worldwide. Unsurprisingly, its popularity has extended beyond the black-and-white pages of manga into various mediums, including anime and video games.
People enjoy making characters in video games as it is one of the most fun and engaging activities to do while starting a journey in a video game. When playing video game adaptations of popular anime franchises, it is even more evident that players want to leave their own presence in the world they cherish. Over time,Narutohas received numerous video game adaptations, and as they evolved, some introduced character creation menus before starting the ninja journey.
The games so far on the list only allowed to customize the characters by dressing them up with the items available in the game. However, things are a bit different inNaruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Starting off the character customization in this game, players can choose their home village.
Each home village has a predefined model which can be customized to some certain extent. Although the options are limited,Shinobi Strikerdoes allow players to create their own characterin the fascinating world of ninjas. Players can further change the appearance of their character, like the body type, hair, eyes, mouth, face paint, etc.
Shinobi Strikeralso has multiple voice options for the players. So, players can even choose what their original character would sound like in the game. To complete the character creation, players can name their character as they see fit before embarking on their adventure in the Hidden Leaf village.
Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsis the most recent game on this list. Released in 2023, the game adds a character fromBoruto: Naruto Next Generationto the roster. The game features heavy character customization options, as each character in the game has multiple outfits.
These outfits also have different color versionsand players can choose them as they see fit. Along with a wide range of costumes, the game also features plenty of accessories to equip the characters. Dividing the accessories into 5 categories,Ultimate Ninja Storm Connectionsgives a detailed way to dress up the characters from the series according to the player’s sense of fashion.
Platform(s)
PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
Starting off the list withNaruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolution.The game offers a moderate level of character customization abilities for the players. The game doesn’t allow players to create their own characters, but the option to customize the characters is available in the game.
From equipping an anbu mask to having a ninja pouch or a scroll on the waist or a weapon on the back.Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolutionprovides a wide range of accessories to equip the character. The character customization also allows players to select the ultimate jutsu finish of their own liking. Though the game doesn’t offer much customization,Ultimate Ninja STORM Revolutionadds the dress-up option toNarutogames.
Microsoft Windows
Nindo Shinobi Waris an upcoming open-world MMORPG game that the fans of the series are hyped about. Being created by Akyet, a solo developer, the game is actually a fan-based project. Despite being a fan project, the game is ambitious and plans to introduce mechanics and concepts to the game that have never been used in any otherNarutogame.
Nindo Shinobi Waroffers extensive character customization, including clan selection and creation,within an open-world setting. Though currently available to a limited audience and without a release date, the game is receiving continuous updates. Fans should watch for its release to enjoy a fresh ninja experience.
Boruto X Naruto: Ninja Voltageis a gacha game available for Android and iOS. This game on the list does allow players to customize characters but in a slightly different way.Being a gacha game, it requires players to pull charactersin the game from the gacha.
Players can choose up to 4 jutsus for each character from the jutsu list when preparing a character for battle. Out of the 4 jutsus, one is the ultimate jutsu, which works as the ultimate move for the character. Players can further customize these characters by leveling them up and making them stronger in the fights to deal insane amounts of damage.
Although the customization inBoruto X Naruto: Ninja Voltageis not in the traditional sense and works a bit differently, players can still check the game out when looking for aNarutogame with a wide character pool and the freedom to select their jutsus before going to the battlefield.
Talking aboutNarutogames the first game to appear in the minds of everyNarutofan would be theUltimate Ninja Stormgames. The fact that there are four of them is a testament to how good these games are, with each game being better than its predecessor.
Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4delivers stunning ninja gameplay and a compelling story, but its character customization often goes unnoticed. Going to the Collections → General Store Bandai,players can buy various costumes and cosmetics for different charactersby exchanging Ryo, the in-game currency of the game. Players can choose a costume of their liking before facing off against enemies in style.
