Namco Bandai has announced Naruto Shippuden Legends: Akatsuki Rising for the PSP which will release this Fall 2009. This follows on the heels of two other PSP-exclusive Namco titles: Tekken 6 PSP and Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny.
Based on the Naruto Shippuden anime series, this newest title finds Naruto and his friends on a quest to find Gaara, known as the fifth Kazekage. However in order to accomplish that goal they must face and defeat the Akatsuki criminal organization.
The game is a mission based adventure and will offer over 10 characters from the anime series in a “fast-paced tactical” game where players must time their jutsu attacks in order to maximize their damage output and launch “combined assaults as part of a three-man squad.”
Legends: Akatsuki Rising will also feature a numer of modes including two-player co-op and competitive. Modes include:
Original Mode: Players take on the basic storyline adventure that sees Naruto setting out on his quest to defeatthe Akatsuki and find Gaara.
Scenario Mode: Increase your characer’s abilities by undertaking various sidequests.
Akatsuki Mode: Allows players to assume the role of a member of the Akatsuki organization.
Versus Mode: Allows you to battle it out with a group of friends in either ad hoc local or wireless play.