Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3, released for Sony's PS2, is an Anime-based fighting video game set in the world of Naruto – a popular Japanese manga and TV series. The game blends intensive combat with RPG elements, offering 40 original episodes to play and more than 20 characters to control, each boasting special abilities and combat styles. Unlike previous installments, Ninja 3 provides the 'Ultimate Contest' mode that has players exploring a 3D version of Hidden Leaf Village, completing various missions, and engaging in battles to earn points. This game effectively combines storytelling, strategy, and action in a Naruto-themed package, perfect for both Naruto fans and lovers of fighting genre gaming.