Play Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 Online

Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 came out for the Nintendo DS in 2008, developed by Tomy Corporation. It was part of that wave of mid-to-late 2000s handheld RPGs that really leaned into what the dual screens and touch controls could do. The game tells an original story set during the time skip, so you get to see the characters a bit older and stronger, but still familiar.

You control Naruto and a rotating team from a large roster of Konoha ninja, exploring areas screen by screen, engaging in turn-based battles, and completing missions to advance the plot. Two big mechanics stand out: drawing specific symbols on the touch screen to activate powerful jutsu, and building team combos by pairing characters with complementary abilities. The pacing is fairly brisk for an RPG, with a difficulty that encourages some grinding but doesn’t feel punishing. It feels satisfying to pull off a well-timed combo or nail a tricky seal drawing under pressure.