Naruto Gekitou Ninja Taisen! 4 (GC) Discussion Thread

[Kaki]

I have not seen it in the anime, so I would't know, is it different....

[Ryoshi]

Is this game fun

[Kaki]

Well its not bad with 4 player, but NH3 is more fun.......

[FFLN]

Yes, it's fun. Even people who don't know about Naruto will be able to get into it.

[Svenjamin]

that's true, I've had quite a few non'narutards get into this game and really love it.

I do understand when people say they are dissappointed, but wouldn't you buy a new Super Smash Bros Melee just for a few new characters and levels?

I certainly would

[FFLN]

I don't think I would buy another SSB anymore.:oh I don't even play the current one. Naruto's just more fun than that, and if I do play another game, it'll probably be RPG or some other genre outside of fighting... as well as getting good reviews.

[Kaki]

Yea, it's feel is generic enough to warrent wide popularity I guess.....

[Ryoshi]

So the game is fun, its just not at a acme.

[Kaki]

Yup, I need to study a lot more.... its far from an acme,(btw you 'an) but its a party game for 4 pepole at a time, that makes it popular.....:oh

[Ryoshi]

a acme(highist point) didnt you go to school........jokin man ICHI the killer is cool.

[eklipps]

This game is great. I'm trying to find out what all the teams are. I'm convinced that every character is on at least 1 team. So far this is what i've got.

Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura,
Lee, Neji, Tenten,
Shikamaru, Chouji, Ino,
Kiba, Hinata, Shino,
Gaara, Kankuro, Temari,
Tsunade, Jiraya, Oroichimaru,
sound 4 (in any mix-match),
Kimimaru, Kabuto, Oroichimaru,
Sasuke, Itachi, Kakashi,
Lee, Gaara,
Temari, Shikamaru,
Kankuro, Kiba.

This still leaves Gai, Iruka, Mitzuki, Anko, the 3rd, kisame, zabuza, haku, curse seal 2 susuke, kyyubi naurto, and awakened Hinata, all without a team. Do they just not have one?

[Undomiel]

Hi everyone! This game is fantastic!
I didn't find a thread about it and I wanted to know if someone has got it.
I've got a question about "special" Hinata, someone know if there a 3rd special attack (x). And could tell me with whom she must be for the special 3perso attack?
Well if you don't know this game, buy it you'll be very pleased (I prefer this game than the playstation one, with it you can play endless parties with friends!)

[Yuki]

i have gnt 4 and if u mean awakend hinata i dont think she has a third special attack.

[Undomiel]

Yeah thanks I meant her. Could you tell me what character has 3 atacks? And how to do? Because it's boring when you know the two specials of everyone... And for the 3 character atack?
Thanks a lot!

[the 1 and only jj]

yeah there is already a thread about this but i can't find it because search wont work for me.

[Undomiel]

yeah there is already a thread about this but i can't find it because search wont work for me.
I knew it! That was not possible there weren't a thread about it. But I can't find it, same for me search tool doesn't work...

[Deathinstinct]

Here is the GNT4 thread.
http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=63449&page=101

The final post (#2015) actually lists all of the 3-man cell supers.
That I am aware only 2 characters have 3 supers, Naruto and Sasuke. This excludes transformation, which are also done with the X button.

[Undomiel]

Here is the GNT4 thread.
http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=63449&page=101

The final post (#2015) actually lists all of the 3-man cell supers.
That I am aware only 2 characters have 3 supers, Naruto and Sasuke. This excludes transformation, which are also done with the X button.

Thank you very much!!! This will be the best for me! Wow you're the best i'll have a lot of fun tonight! Thanksssss

[Kisame-Sensei]

I have a couple questions about this game. In order to unlock Kabuto and Kisame, you need to complete the S-rank mission. But how does one go about unlocking that mission? Are there any prerequisites to getting those missions? Or are they just random? Thanks in advance!

[Kisame-Sensei]

Anyone answer my question please? I'm stuck!

[RyRyMini]

They're random like any missions..and obviously, you need Tsunade unlocked already to get Kabuto.

[Jυstin]

I bet most of you have played Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4 before. If so, you must know about the "Multiplayer Battle" where you can choose 1-2, 2-2, 3-1, 1-1-1-1, or 1-1-2. To really test your ability, get three other friends to try this. Have it a 3-1 match, and the team with three will only use "X" super moves. You(the lone team) must try to beat them when they can only do this to you. This may seem easy, but will be shown to be harder than you think. Before I continue, here is a list of the specials of Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4. They are broken up into 2 main categories: Real-Time, and Cut-Scene:

:
Naruto - Naruto Rendan(X), Rasengan(DownX)
Sasuke - Shishi Rendan (X)
Sakura - Inner Sakura(X), Inner Sakura II(DownX)
Kakashi - Raikiri Senkou(X)
Lee - Omote Renge(X), Ura Renge(X)
Neji - Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou(X)
Tenten - SoushoRyuu(X)
Gai - Great Hug of Youth(X), Omote Renge(DownX)
Shino - Kikaichuu no Jutsu(X)
Hinata - Hakke Soushouha(X), Hakke Aigi Shou(DownX)
Kiba - Gatsuuga(X), Garetsuuga(DownX)
Ino - Mind Transfer Technique(X), Mind Transfer Technique II(DownX)
Shikamaru - Kagemane no Jutsu(X)
Chouji - Baika no Jutsu: Nikudan Sensha(X), Baika no Jutsu: Nikudan ShouSensha(DownX)
Gaara - Dessert Funeral(X)
Kankuro - Kugutsu Shibari no Jutsu(X)
Temari - Wind Scythe Technique(X)
Iruka - Kuurai Dan(X), Kuurai Geki(DownX)
Mizuki - Kuurai Dan(X), Kuurai Geki(DownX)
Zabuza - Kiri Gakure no Jutsu(X)
Haku - Makyohyosho(X)
Anko - Anko Rendan II(X)
Jiraiya - Kuchiyose: Katon Gamayu Endan(X)
Tsunade - Painful Sky Leg(X), Creation Rebirth(DownX)
Orochimaru - Five Elements Seal(X)
Sandaime - Enma Kuchiyose: Kongou Enbu(X)
Jiroubou - Doton: Doryuu Dango(X)
Kidoumaru - Kumo Senkyuu: Souzaku(X)
Tayuya - Makyou no Ran(X), Mateki: Mugen Onsa(DownX)
Sakon&Ukon - Souma Rangekidan(X)
Kimimaro - Tessenka no Mai: Tsuru - Hana(X)
Kabuto - Iryou Ninjutsu: Chakra no Mesu(X)
Kisame - Samehada Ranbu(X)
Itachi - Tsukuyomi(X)
CS2 Sasuke - Habataku Chidori(X)
OTK Naruto - Kyuubi Rasengan(X)

Real-Time Supers:
Kyuubi Naruto - Kyuubi Rangeki(X)
Sasuke - Chidori(X), Katon: Housenka no Jutsu(JumpX)*
Kakashi - Raikiri(X)
Neji - Hakkeshou Kaiten Zetsu(DownX)*
Tenten - Shouryuu no Mai(JumpX)*
Shino - Bug Drill Drive(DownX)*
Shikamaru - Kage Naraku no Jutsu(DownX)
Gaara - Arm of Shukaku(DownX)
Kankuro - Poison Kunai(DownX)*, Poison Bombs(JumpX)*
Temari - Twin Tornado(JumpX)*
Karasu - Poison Kunai(X)*, Poison Bombs(JumpX)*
Zabuza - Great Sword Spin(DownX)*
Haku - Sensatsu Suishou(DownX)*
Anko - Anko Rendan(X)
Jiraiya - Toad Summoning(DownX)*
Orochimaru - Kusunage Sword Lunge(DownX)
Sandaime - Dragon Flame Bomb(DownX)*
Jiroubou - Earth Release: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness(DownX)*
Kidoumaru - Spider Summoning(DownX)*
Sakon&Ukon - Kuchiyose: Rashoumon(DownX)*
Kimimaro - Sawarabi no Mai(DownX)*
Kabuto - Temple of Nirvana Technique(Down X)*
Kisame - Water Release: Water Shark Missile(DownX)*
Itachi - Bunshin Daibakuha(DownX)
CS2 Sasuke - Katon: Gokakyo no Jutsu(DownX)*
OTK Naruto - Kyuubi Chakra Roar(DownX)*

(Supers marked with an asterisk (*) symbol are blockable.)

These can further be classified into 4 more sub-categories:

Activation Hit. These are close-range techniques that need a hit or 2 from the initial "X" button command to go to the cut screen. The user must also get in close to the opponent:

Naruto - Naruto Rendan(X), Rasengan(DownX)
Sasuke - Shishi Rendan (X)
Sakura - Inner Sakura(X), Inner Sakura II(DownX)
Kakashi - Raikiri Senkou(X)
Lee - Omote Renge(X)
Neji - Hakke Rokujuu Yonshou(X)
Tenten - SoushoRyuu(X)
Gai - Great Hug of Youth(X), Omote Renge(DownX)
Shino - Kikaichuu no Jutsu(X)
Hinata - Hakke Soushouha(X), Hakke Aigi Shou(DownX)
Kiba - Gatsuuga(X), Garetsuuga(DownX)
Shikamaru - Kagemane no Jutsu(X)
Chouji - Baika no Jutsu: Nikudan Sensha(X), Baika no Jutsu: Nikudan ShouSensha(DownX)
Kankuro - Kugutsu Shibari no Jutsu(X)
Iruka - Kuurai Dan(X), Kuurai Geki(DownX)
Mizuki - Kuurai Dan(X), Kuurai Geki(DownX)
Zabuza - Kiri Gakure no Jutsu(X)
Haku - Makyohyosho(X)
Anko - Anko Rendan II(X)
Jiraiya - Kuchiyose: Katon Gamayu Endan(X)
Tsunade - Painful Sky Leg(X), Creation Rebirth(DownX)
Orochimaru - Five Elements Seal(X)
Sandaime - Enma Kuchiyose: Kongou Enbu(X)
Jiroubou - Doton: Doryuu Dango(X)
Kidoumaru - Kumo Senkyuu: Souzaku(X)
Tayuya - Makyou no Ran(X)
Sakon&Ukon - Souma Rangekidan(X)
Kimimaro - Tessenka no Mai: Tsuru - Hana(X)
Kabuto - Iryou Ninjutsu: Chakra no Mesu(X)
Kisame - Samehada Ranbu(X)
Itachi - Tsukuyomi(X)
CS2 Sasuke - Habataku Chidori(X)
OTK Naruto - Kyuubi Rasengan(X)

(The next three categories are the ones to be used in this thread's topic battle discussion.)

1). Long-Range Travelling. These specials travel over a greater distance than the above specials. They also don't require the user to really get in close(with some exceptions). Most usually keep traveling and hit all in their path:

Lee - Ura Renge(X)
Ino - Mind Transfer Technique(X), Mind Transfer Technique II(DownX)
Gaara - Dessert Funeral(X)
Temari - Wind Scythe Technique(X)
Sasuke - Chidori(X), Katon: Housenka no Jutsu(JumpX)*
Kakashi - Raikiri(X)
Tenten - Shouryuu no Mai(JumpX)*
Shikamaru - Kage Naraku no Jutsu(DownX)
Kankuro - Poison Kunai(DownX)*, Poison Bombs(JumpX)*
Temari - Twin Tornado(JumpX)*
Karasu - Poison Kunai(X)*, Poison Bombs(JumpX)*
Haku - Sensatsu Suishou(DownX)*
Orochimaru - Kusunage Sword Lunge(DownX)
Sandaime - Dragon Flame Bomb(DownX)*
Kabuto - Temple of Nirvana Technique(Down X)
Kisame - Water Release: Water Shark Missile(DownX)*
CS2 Sasuke - Katon: Gokakyo no Jutsu(DownX)*

2). Surrounding Area: These supers are ones in which the user remains in one spot as the super itself surrounds them and spreads out, usually in all directions. This allows the user to stay stationary and safe:

Neji - Hakkeshou Kaiten Zetsu(DownX)*
Gaara - Arm of Shukaku(DownX)
Zabuza - Great Sword Spin(DownX)*
Kimimaro - Sawarabi no Mai(DownX)*
Tayuya - Mateki: Mugen Onsa(DownX)
Kabuto - Temple of Nirvana Technique(Down X)*

3). Instant supers. These supers appear instantly over or under the opponent. They can be long or short range and play pressure on the opponent:

Shino - Bug Drill Drive(DownX)*
Jiraiya - Toad Summoning(DownX)*
Jiroubou - Earth Release: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness(DownX)*
Kidoumaru - Spider Summoning(DownX)*
Sakon&Ukon - Kuchiyose: Rashoumon(DownX)*

Here is where it all comes together. Take this example:

Have the lone fighter be. . . .eh Naruto. Choose any handicap you want for him. Now pick. . .CS2 Sasuke from category 1, Neji from category 2, and Jiroubou from category three to go against Naruto. Give them all the infinite chakra handicap and pick. . .the Chunnin Exams Final stage. Here is how it works:

Step one: Set Neji in the VERY center and have him spam his DownX like crazy. This will make it hard for Naruto to get at him. Step 2: Have Jiroubou on the other side of Neji so that Neji is between Naruto and him, have him straft every now and then to keep Naruto on the opposite side. Spam his DownX too. This will create pressure on Naruto since not only is Neji there as an obstacle, but now there is a constant attack on him that requires him to stay still to avoid getting caught, or keep moving non-stop to not get chip damage. Step 3: Have CS2 Sasuke constantly chase Naruto, staying moderately close to him while spamming his DownX to keep firing fireballs at him. Now this creates even more pressure on Naruto. He can't stay still because of chip damage, but if he goes after CS2 Sasuke, then he may get hit by either his or Jiroubou's special. If he tries to run, either Jiroubou will catch him, CS2 Sasuke will knick him, or he'll run into Neji's Hakkeshou Kaiten Zetzu. If you then knock Naruto down and get an opportunity, use CS2 Sasuke's Habataku Chidori as a wake-up super.

Any thoughts on this?

[Amped Lightning]

move this if you must.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Jjr9qRWyUh4

i'm playing as sasuke, and my friend is itachi.

[Matsuo_Ibuki]

Lol! u suck agenst your friend, i have never play naruto befor so i cant say any thing els, lol!!

[kamikazekage]

Your friend didn't give you much of a chance. Haha.
That 7 hit combo was nice though.

[Chamcham Trigger]

merging thread

[Amped Lightning]

well, i'm not very used to playing on a gamebridge/ computer, so i know its not that great. i'm also used to playing against the computer, who don't back out/ jump out of your attacks, so that also made my messiness worse.

[RyRyMini]

All I have left is 3 missions =O

I have 2 questions though, on the S-Rank KO 30 with Supers, this means I need to set it to 3 rounds, right? Because I set it to 5 and got over 30 and I didn't get a mission completion.

Also, when will I be able to select which background I want? When I complete all of them? I don't see the option to do so in game options.

[Amped Lightning]

yeah, when you get all the missions completed in the game, you can change the background.

[RyRyMini]

Do you know about the S-Rank mission I was talking about?

[Amped Lightning]

i actually haven't done it yet, but did you exit after you got all 30 kos?

[RyRyMini]

No, I didn't.

[Cholisose]

Well, I just got a gamecube recently, and bought the naruto taisen 4 game a couple weeks ago, and it rocks! One of the funnest multiplayer games EVAR.

But that aside, I have a few questions... Maybe someone here can answer them?
1) If you select the picture of Naruto sitting on his bed in the options menu, it takes you to a screen that has all these tabs at the top with cute little icons, and underneath is a bunch of boxes written in Japanese. Pressing buttons on these boxes does nothing. What is this page all about?!
2) What does Kiba's down + A do? All he does is thrust an arm down to the ground, and his dog sits down. I'm missing the point.
3) How does Kabuto's thing work with getting health back? It seems he just does it automatically sometimes. It's not one of the X button super moves, like with Tsunade's health bar technique.
4) Is there any way to stop Chouji's grab when he presses A? All I can do is jump out of the way. The darn thing is unstoppable it seems. Also speaking of Chouji, is there really a good time to eat those chips?! LOL.
5) Is there a list somewhere that says which specials Kakashi can copy? When I found out about this I was amazed. Such a cool ability! Unfortunately you have to have sharingan on it seems before you do back + A, and the darn thing drains Kakashi's health! >=[
6) I don't get the point of opening a gate with Gai-sensei. Does it let him deal more damage? I see no difference in his combos or his super moves after I open a gate with him. There's an obvious difference with Lee though, since he can do his Ura Renge ability after opening the gates twice. Is there a point in opening it just once for Lee though?
7) Isn't Neji's back + A kaiten technique awesome? =P
8) Is there a way to change the volume of the music in the game? On one of the TVs at my house, the music is ten times louder than the rest of the sound effects for some reason.
9) What's with the Evil Hinata that you unlock in the game? o_O Couldn't they have put in Dosu instead? Or even Hanabi or Hiashi, if they wanted another Hyuuga player so badly.
10) Is there a point in playing through the story mode? I played through all four chapters, and didn't notice anything new unlocked. I guess you win to feel good, though I'm pretty confused about the story itself. What's with Itachi and Kisame fighting the Sound Four? Lol. If there's a translation for the story on the internet somewhere, I'd like the link. =]

Okay, that's all the questions I can think of for now. It's a pretty sicky game. Some of my most favorite things in the game is when both characters punch at the same time, and there's this white sphere that blasts between the two. XD Also, I like other little details like when you're Mizuki and throw a giant shuriken down, and the opponent's foot gets stuck beneath it. Also, things like Haku's ice needles deflecting off of bugs that Shino blasts from his hands is really cool-looking. It's also lots of fun just watching Kyubbi Naruto fight. The animations are really really neat. But the best thing of all IMO about this game is just how fun it is to play as basically every character, since they're all so unique.

[Amped Lightning]

No, I didn't.

i think thats why.

[Deathinstinct]

I'll answer what I can.

1) If you select the picture of Naruto sitting on his bed in the options menu, it takes you to a screen that has all these tabs at the top with cute little icons, and underneath is a bunch of boxes written in Japanese. Pressing buttons on these boxes does nothing. What is this page all about?!
If I had to guess, it's likely unlocked items.
2) What does Kiba's down + A do? All he does is thrust an arm down to the ground, and his dog sits down. I'm missing the point.
I don't think there's a point to miss, it really is that worthless.
3) How does Kabuto's thing work with getting health back? It seems he just does it automatically sometimes. It's not one of the X button super moves, like with Tsunade's health bar technique.
He automatically regenerates a portion of damage done to him. It's basicly the same as team mode, but he doesn't have to switch out to regenerate.
4) Is there any way to stop Chouji's grab when he presses A? All I can do is jump out of the way. The darn thing is unstoppable it seems. Also speaking of Chouji, is there really a good time to eat those chips?! LOL.
Nope, can't stop the throw. I really never use the chips, but they can be used after throwing the opponent for a little chakra.
5) Is there a list somewhere that says which specials Kakashi can copy? When I found out about this I was amazed. Such a cool ability! Unfortunately you have to have sharingan on it seems before you do back + A, and the darn thing drains Kakashi's health! >=[
He can copy Naruto(combo only), Sasuke, Sakura, Iruka, Mizuki, Kakashi, Shikamaru, Lee, Kiba, and Zabuza in GNT3. I don't think any new ones were added in GNT4.
6) I don't get the point of opening a gate with Gai-sensei. Does it let him deal more damage? I see no difference in his combos or his super moves after I open a gate with him. There's an obvious difference with Lee though, since he can do his Ura Renge ability after opening the gates twice. Is there a point in opening it just once for Lee though?
Increased attack and chip damage.
9) What's with the Evil Hinata that you unlock in the game? o_O Couldn't they have put in Dosu instead? Or even Hanabi or Hiashi, if they wanted another Hyuuga player so badly.
Filler Hinata, personally I'd prefer Filler Mizuki just for the comedic value.
10) Is there a point in playing through the story mode? I played through all four chapters, and didn't notice anything new unlocked. I guess you win to feel good, though I'm pretty confused about the story itself. What's with Itachi and Kisame fighting the Sound Four? Lol. If there's a translation for the story on the internet somewhere, I'd like the link. =]
I believe it's necessary to start unlocking missions.

[lost1nplace]

I never did understand Kiba's down + A... how strange.

[Amped Lightning]

I never did understand Kiba's down + A... how strange.

if kiba gets hit during the startup d.A, akamaru will attack. otherwise, it is useless.

[Cholisose]

Hey, thanks deathinstinct and chaosremix.
So it sounds like Kiba's down+A is a sort of counterattack, but he gets hurt in the process? I'll have to try it out more. (I kept trying while I was far away, and nothing would happen!!)
And I'll have to keep trying to see all of Kakashi's special copies. The premise is very cool.
I'm still not noticing the difference with a gate opened for Gai though... I'll keep messing around with that though.
Filler Mizuki would've been awesome, LOL. Or perhaps just a transformation for Mizuki with back+X. LOL! I can just imagine it. Mizuki does a back+X.. ROOAAARR!!!!!!!!! He turns into Tiger Mizuki! And his run is this sort of stupid trot forward that shakes the arena.
And it sounds like if you finish chapter one for story mode, you get to start doing missions. But I don't see any point for the other chapters. Except for fun, of course. :)

[Dark Kakashi]

Kiba's down+A is to set up Akamaru's glitch. Basically, you basically tap A, slight pause, tap A and hold. It basically leaves the dog in the charged state while Kiba is allowed to move freely as long as he is holding down the A button. From there you can figure out ways to abuse the move. Either on wakeup putting the dog behind the opponent and you in front making the Akamaru hit unblockable while the opponent is blocking Kiba's string. It also stops throws, Akamaru will hit the opponent before you get thrown so it can also be used for that. Is pretty good to use, you just have to figure out ways to use it.

Chouji can eat chips in different situations. After a knock down,after a throw, between rounds that you win and if your opponent is far away from you and is unable to attack you from a long distance. Eating chips is good cause you get some chakra back and after eating the total of 13 chips, your attack power gets boosted about 50%. Every time you eat chips you get some chakra and your power is getting boosted after every chip you eat. Your specials do not get boosted though. You don't need to eat them all in one round they add up to the next round, so you can go 3 in the first round then 5 in the 2nd round that's a total of 8 so eating 5 more in round 3 will give you a total of 13 chips and Chouji will be at his most damaging state.

Hope it helped. ^_^

[Cholisose]

Wow, that sounds really awesome, actually. Kiba's down+A opens up a whole new world of possibilities. :nuts
And who would have thought that Chouji's chips were that cool?! I'll have to try to eat 13 then from now on. LOL.

Thanks for the help Dark Kakashi. You must be a master at the game. :thumbs

[Amped Lightning]

Wow, that sounds really awesome, actually. Kiba's down+A opens up a whole new world of possibilities. :nuts
And who would have thought that Chouji's chips were that cool?! I'll have to try to eat 13 then from now on. LOL.

Thanks for the help Dark Kakashi. You must be a master at the game. :thumbs

:oh actually i knew about chouji's chips also.

[Cholisose]

Don't worry, I believe you Chaosremix. =]

But I've got two more questions.
1) How do you pick a character randomly? I've tried everything... I'd say that they just don't have the option, but... come on, this IS a fighting game, right?
2) Is there a translation anywhere for the game options in multiplayer? Basically, after you pick your characters, you go to the level pick screen, but if you hit a trigger it opens up other options for each player. What are these options?

[Amped Lightning]

handicaps.

they are triggered with L or R, and you can find a translation guide on play-asia.com.

[Cholisose]

handicaps.

they are triggered with L or R, and you can find a translation guide on play-asia.com.

Aw, sweet. This'll be good with friends new to the game.

I didn't find the guide at play-asia, but I did find one here at narutoforums.
Naruto 4 Translation Guide (http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=72515)

It's very nice, actually. It says everything that's in the game, apparently. You can even print it out and fit it inside of the game box. :) Very clever.

[Amped Lightning]

oh. thats where i got it.

maybe i should send it to rpgshadow from youtube... he doesn't know much about the handicaps, yet he takes lots of requests.

[RyRyMini]

Randomly picking, I just close my eyes and tilt up/down and stop randomly. xD

[Amped Lightning]

Randomly picking, I just close my eyes and tilt up/down and stop randomly. xD

same here.

[Rock Lee]

Guys,i was seriously thinking about getting this game at play-asia,would you say the game is worth 60 dollars now?

[Amped Lightning]

Guys,i was seriously thinking about getting this game at play-asia,would you say the game is worth 60 dollars now?

Yes it is :zaru