Naruto: The Broken Bond is a satisfying follow up to last year's game. The presentation is top notch, and the gameplay is accessible to all, not just fans of the Naruto series. The fighting engine is a little simple, but the blistering pace makes for some interesting contests. There's just too many minor niggles holding the game back from being truly good; repetitive sequences, dull side missions and annoying filler are no doubt the result of a shortened development cycle. If Ubisoft can address these concerns, the inevitable Naruto Shippuuden game should be worth the wait.
