Naruto Shippuden: Gekitō Ninja Taisen! Special (often referred to as GNT Special ) is the final entry in the long-running Clash of Ninja series for the Wii. Since it was originally a Japan-exclusive release, the "English" version typically refers to fan-made translation patches that make the game accessible to Western audiences.
To understand the Special! version, one must first understand its lineage. The Gekitou Ninja Taisen (GNT) series, known as Clash of Ninja in the West, was developed by Eighting, a studio famous for its deep, technical 2D fighters like Bloody Roar and Marvel vs. Capcom 3 . Unlike the more prevalent Ultimate Ninja series (CyberConnect2), which focused on cinematic, side-scrolling battles, the GNT series was a 3D arena fighter that prioritized mind games, counter-hits, and a unique guard-breaking system called "Substitution." Naruto Shippuden Gekitou Ninja Taisen Special English