'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing' news: Game now available in the US; tips to get high ranking characters revealed

Promotional image for the game "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing"Bandai Namco

"Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Blazing" has finally launched in the U.S. for iOS and Android devices. Although being a fairly recent title, there are already key tips and tricks for gamers to unlock some of the most powerful characters available.

As reported by Pocket Gamer, the game is also available in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Germany. On the other hand, Gamezebo has revealed that there are a few tips and tricks that will enable players to get the most out of the game.

According to the report, there are two main methods of getting characters with rankings of three to five stars, indicating they are far more powerful than most. The first method is using the game's Awakening feature, but this will require three key components: a character at max level, Awakening materials, and sufficient amount of Ryo.

Ryo is the in-game's currency and Awakening material requirements can differ from character to character. The guide states that most characters will require five or six materials in order to access the Awakening feature. It is stated that for most Awakenings players are required to have several scrolls.

Once a character is Awakened, their ranking will go up by one-star, they will have better stats, and they will gain new abilities. However, they will be back at level 1. Once the character has achieved their maximum level, they can go through the process again. This allows the possibility of a three-star Naruto to have a 5-star ranking.

However, this process can be tedious, and it is suggested that players try the second method, which involves hero summoning. Heroes can be summoned either one at a time or in groups, and the process can be done by spending friend points or Ninja Pearls, a type of premium currency which can be bought with real money.

Ninja Pearls can also be earned via grinding through story missions. They can also be earned for free by logging into the game on a daily basis. It is suggested to summon several heroes at once instead of summoning them one at a time as this has a higher chance of getting characters with four or five stars.