![]() ![]() Otherwise, we can only recommend this game to the most diehard of fans.It’s surprising how despite many franchises attempting their own Mario Kart clone we never saw the folks over at Square attempt it with the Final Fantasy series, of course, that is a lie as 1999 saw the release of Chocobo Racing on the PS1, but you probably don’t remember it as fondly as other attempts like Crash Team and Diddy Kong Racing as it was panned for his uninspiring tracks, poor controls and lackluster gameplay.Ģ2 years on and honestly nothing has really changed with the brand new ChocoboGP on Switch, what could have been a serious contender with the large range of characters, locations and lore from the Final Fantasy series has just ended up as a shameless tired cash grab that would make even Mario Kart Tour ashamed. It could use more tracks, which we are sure will be added in subsequent seasons. Overall, Chocobo GP is a love letter to fans but makes you work for most of it. Beyond that, it would be nice if you could remap the controls, as grinding being placed on the right bumper isn’t as comfortable compared to it being on the right trigger. Of course, this can be alleviated by succumbing to micro-transactions, but that is truly a last resort. This is the same tactic that Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled employed, though that game had more online modes for players to grind through. The grind truly becomes a monumental task when it comes to unlocking Cloud Strife and Squall Leonhart, who are only unlocked when players complete this season’s battle pass. This becomes pretty dull when you factor in the fact that the game has only nine tracks, though each track does have a number of variations to choose from. The problem comes with the grinding the in-game currency is easy enough to earn but requires a lot of repetition to gain. There are warp gates that players can make, and elemental spells that truly leave opponents decimated.Ĭhocobo GP’s Story Mode and a handful of multiplayer modes provide more than enough fun for players, especially since the game has a lot of unlockables like characters, skins, and extra karts. ![]() The power-ups that players can pick up are quite varied all things considered, and are a lot different from the usual Koopa shells and banana peels. Which is totally not a bad thing, and keeps the gameplay experience tight in the heat of the moment. There are no fancy manoeuvres like drifting or extra ways to race like anti-gravity or gliding, so Chocobo GP is very much kart racing in its base form. When a character’s meter is filled, they can speed through the level while either causing damage or leaving boosts around for other players to use. ![]() The major comeback mechanic is with each character’s special abilities which are essentially Limit Breaks. Players can drift and boost their way across classic Final Fantasy locales, picking up items and casting spells along the way. When it comes to the actual racing mechanics, Chocobo GP offers no-frills kart racing. Each character is also customisable with different karts, costumes, and colours to unlock. Right off the bat, there are a number of modes for players to choose from, including Story Mode, Grand Prix, and online tournaments. Despite being much more stylised, the essence of each character is kept. The Final Fantasy franchise prides itself on its exemplary graphics and visual style, and Chocobo GP similarly offers a vibrant and beautiful cartoony world. The game also pays homage to the pre-PS2 Final Fantasy games, with characters from Final Fantasy V, VI, IX getting starring roles in the story. In Chocobo GP, players can partake in wacky races with a whole cast of classic Final Fantasy characters, each with their own means of transport as well as special skills that can turn the tide of any race.įrom Chocobos and Moogles to iconic summon monsters like Shiva and Ifrit, longtime fans are spoiled for choice when it comes to the character roster. So how does Chocobo GP stack up after all these years? Let’s find out. Starring a little Chocobo with rocket-powered rollerskates, this game takes the Mario Kart formula and incorporates a Final Fantasy twist to it all.Īs a Nintendo Switch exclusive, Chocobo GP stands side by side with Nintendo’s best-selling game on the system, and if you wanted an alternative to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Chocobo GP fits the bill. One of these new surprises was Chocobo GP, a belated sequel to Chocobo Racing on the original PlayStation. ![]()
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