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Chocobo GP is a kart racing game developed by Arika and published by Square Enix. The game is a spin-off of the Final Fantasy series and is a sequel to 1999's Chocobo Racing. It was released for the Nintendo Switch on March 10, 2022 in celebration of the series' 35th anniversary, and features locales and characters from across the franchise.
Chocobo GP received mixed reviews from critics; while praise was given for its controls, track designs, items and character-specific abilities, heavy criticism was given for the game's monetisation model, with some likening it to that of a free mobile game.
Gameplay[]
The game is a kart racing game featuring single-player and multiplayer modes. The player chooses a character from the Final Fantasy series of games and directs them through a race track in efforts to finish before the other racers. Players can perform power-slide drifts to help make tight turns and get extra speed boosts. Items called "magicite" can be collected by driving a character into "Magic Eggs", and can be used to either help the player's character, or hinder other racers. Individual characters also have specific abilities, and vehicles can be customized by the player. The game features multiple modes, including a "story mode", custom races, and online races. The online races include a 64 player elimination tournament mode as well.