Tomy's popular anime based fighting game Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen is getting its fourth exclusive Gamecube™ release.

Topping the previous three releases, Tomy has included a number of interesting new features, combined with the popular game play of the series. New is a full-blown tag team mode, similar to that in Tekken Tag Tournament, and the ability for all characters to side step while running. In tag team mode, pre-assigned teams can perform unique super moves (e.g.: Sharingan Team, consisting of Kakashi, Sasuke, and Itachi, has Sasuke and Kakashi using Chidori, while Itachi uses Amaterasu).

Certainly not to be missed are new summons and transformations, such as Naruto's AI-controlled bunshi and his ability to transform into Kyubi mode at any given time, as long as he has a full-bar of chakra.

Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4 contains 30 playable characters: Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiwa Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Rock Lee, Hyuuga Neji, Tenten, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, Yamanaka Ino, Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino, Hyuuga Hinata, Gaara , Kankuro , Temari , Hatake Kakashi , Maito Gai, Iruka, Koichi Tsunade , Jiraya , Orochimaru , Sandaine , Jiroubou, Kidoumaru, Sakon (and Ukon), Tayuya, Kimimaro, Yakushi Kabuto, Uchiwa Itashi, Kisame.

Orochimaru's bodyguards have received Orochimaru's seal and therefore gained the ability to transform.

The game is set in a total of more than 25 different stages, including new places such as Konohagakure Forest, Konohagakure Outskirts, Konohagakure Hospital Roof, Orochimaru's Lair and Konohagakure Police Department.