Chocobo Racing (1999)

Developer: Square Product Development Division 1
Publisher: Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres: Racing
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Main story: about 6.0 hours
Completionist: about 10 hours

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How it feels

A breezy, cheerful kart racer that feels like a playful romp through Final Fantasy nostalgia, with bright fantasy worlds and chaotic weapon-fueled races keeping things lively and low-stakes.

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About

The Chocobo has appeared in every Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy IV as a large yellow bird that you can ride to other destinations or use during fights. With Chocobo Racing, you can race a Chocobo along with a range of different characters both from the Final Fantasy world including Cloud and Cid from Final Fantasy VII and created just for the game through many different fantasy worlds at high speed, using a selection of weapons to aid you. The game supports 1 and 2 player racing

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