Guiding Naruto through the first 80 episodes is fun.....and very short.
Graphics.
The graphics are a unique cel-shaded style. It captures the quirkiness of the anime beautifully while still making itself visually stunning. The frame rate is solid, but that is because there is never anthing really straining going on on-screen.
Gameplay.
The gameplay fuses RPG style free-roaming, platforming and Street Fighter style side view fighting, reminiscent of Naruto's outings on the PS2. All of these are done relatively well. The one that stands out for a Naruto game is the RPG free-roaming. You are given free roam around Konoha. It's not as spontaneous as Liberty City nor as big as Cyrodiil but it captures the feel of Konoha. There are various other locations such as Land Of Waves and a temple which has nothing to do with the story.
Sounds.
English voice acting, need I say more?
Multiplayer.
The main ranked mode is Forest of Death. This works by the player picking a character and starts at the 'Forest'. Win two matches against human opponents and you move into the preliminarys, win three matches and your into the final. Lose a match and it's back to the bottom.
Length.
Hate to say it, but this game is short. You'll breeze through the main story in 10 hours or less. Side quests and fight mode add some replay value.
Overall, this game is essential for any Naruto fan, and it's very accessible to newcomers to the series. However, essential it is? But worth 30 pounds? Try to 'Believe it', just try.