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Chocobo GP

October 17, 2023

Chocobo GP[a] is a 2022 kart racing game developed by Arika and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch. The game is a spin-off of the Final Fantasy series and is a sequel to 1999's Chocobo Racing. It was released in celebration of the series' 35th anniversary and features locales and characters from across the franchise.

Chocobo GP
Developer(s)Arika
Publisher(s)Square Enix
Director(s)
  • Akihiko Maeda
  • Shoichi Takano
Producer(s)
  • Hironori Okayama
  • Ichiro Mihara
Artist(s)Rubi Asami
Composer(s)Hidenori Iwasaki
Series
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch
ReleaseMarch 10, 2022
Genre(s)Kart racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Chocobo GP received mixed reviews from critics; while praise was given for its controls, track designs, items and character-specific abilities, criticism was given for the game's monetisation model.

Gameplay Edit

The game is a kart racing game featuring single-player and multiplayer modes.[1][2] The player chooses a character from the Final Fantasy series of video games and directs them through a race track in efforts to finish before the other racers.[3][4] Players can perform power-slide drifts to help make tight turns and get extra speed boosts.[5] 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.[2][4] Individual characters also have specific abilities, and vehicles can be customized by the player.[6] The game features multiple modes, including a "story mode", custom races, and online races.[7] The online races include a 64 player elimination tournament mode as well.[7]

Setting Edit

The game's story mode includes characters entering a racing tournament offers a winning prize of "a wish for anything their heart desires".[7] Race courses are set in locations from various Final Fantasy games, such as the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII, the town of Zozo from VI and the town of Alexandria from IX.[8] Characters in the game include both specific party members from previous Final Fantasy games and characters from the previous Chocobo spin-off games. The roster includes Chocobos,[8] Moogles,[5] White Mages,[8] Black Mages,[5] Vivi,[1] Steiner, Cactuar, and Maduin, among others.[5] Cloud Strife and Squall Leonhart were added to the roster in Season 1 as a prize pass unlockable and purchasable character with Gil, respectively.[9][10]

Development and release Edit

The game is a sequel to the 1999 PlayStation game Chocobo Racing.[2] A follow-up to the game was first announced in 2010 for the Nintendo 3DS, though its development was outsourced, the quality suffered, and was quietly cancelled by 2013. In March 2021, publications noted trademarks being filed for a Chocobo GP and Chocobo Grand Prix.[5] Chocobo GP was officially confirmed during a Nintendo Direct broadcast in September.[1] It was released for the Nintendo Switch on March 10, 2022, alongside a free version of the game, titled Chocobo GP Lite.[11][1] This free-to-play version of the game included the Story Prologue, Chocobo GP mode, three characters, local and online multiplayer, and allowed players to transfer their progress over to the full version of the game after purchase.[12] The full version features a battle pass and microtransactions.[13] The game's soundtrack was composed by Hidenori Iwasaki.[14]

Nine months after the game's release, Square Enix announced that support in the form of future content would end for the game,[15] as well as the ability to purchase the in-game premium currency, Mythril. The game was re-released in June 2023 with all microtransaction content being added to the game in the form of in-game unlockables[16] for $49.99. Players who previously downloaded the free version could purchase an upgrade to receive all of the content as well as transfer their save file to the re-released version of the game.

Reception Edit

Chocobo GP received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[17]

Destructoid gave the game a 6.5 out of 10, writing, "...if you're looking for a serviceable racer to play on the side that's full of old school unlocks Chocobo GP is a fine option; provided you can get past a few hurdles. Hopefully a series of patches, the eventual possible elimination of the season pass system, and a price cut will make this package way more enticing".[18] Nintendo Life and Shacknews reviewed the game more positively, praising the controls, tracks, character-specific abilities, items, roster, modes, performance, and the potential of the Chocobo GP mode, while criticizing the weak story mode and paid season pass.[21][26]

Chocobo GP's monetization model also received some criticism.[28] In response, Square Enix gave players a set amount of the free in-game currency "mythril", and adjusted settings to make progression easier.[29] It was discovered by players that free mythril would expire five months after it was accrued, while any mythril that players paid for would remain.[30]

Chocobo GP was the sixth bestselling retail game during its first week of release in Japan, with 12,414 physical copies being sold.[31]

Notes Edit

  1. ^ Japanese: チョコボGP, Hepburn: Chokobo GP

References Edit

  1. ^ a b c d Diaz, Ana (23 September 2021). "Chocobo GP puts a Final Fantasy spin on a kart racer". Polygon.com. from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Chocobo Racing is about to get an unlikely sequel". Eurogamer.net. 23 September 2021. from the original on 2022-03-07. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  3. ^ "Final Fantasy Is Now A Full-On Chocobo Racing Game, Out 2022". Kotaku.com. 23 September 2021. from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Chocobo GP announced for Switch". Gematsu.com. 23 September 2021. from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Chocobo GP Switch Racing Game Announced for 2022". Siliconera.com. 23 September 2021. from the original on 29 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Switch Exclusive Chocobo GP Sure Wants To Be Mario Kart, Doesn't It?". Nintendolife.com. 23 September 2021. from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ a b c "Square Enix Unveils Chocobo GP Racing game". Animenewsnetwork.com. from the original on 2022-12-29. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  8. ^ a b c "Pinch me, there's actually a new Chocobo kart racer on the way". Destructoid.com. 23 September 2021. from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Chocobo GP: How to Unlock Cloud from FF7". Gameranx. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  10. ^ "Chocobo GP Squall: How to Unlock the FF8 Character". GiveMeSport. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  11. ^ "Chocobo GP races to a March 10 release date on Nintendo Switch". VideoGamer.com. 2021-12-14. from the original on 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  12. ^ "Reminder: You Can Now Download A Free Lite Version Of Chocobo GP On Switch". Nintendo Life. 2022-03-11. from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  13. ^ "Chocobo GP: Prize Pass, Explained". TheGamer. 2022-03-10. from the original on 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  14. ^ "チョコボグランプリ Original Soundtrack". from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
  15. ^ "Chocobo GP support has now ended". 29 December 2022.
  16. ^ "Final Fantasy Racing Game Chocobo GP Gets Rid of Its Free-To-Play Version and Microtransactions". 19 June 2023.
  17. ^ a b "Chocobo GP for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2022.
  18. ^ a b Carter, Chris (March 3, 2022). "Review: Chocobo GP". Destructoid. from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  19. ^ Swalley, Kirsten (March 14, 2022). "Review: Chocobo GP". Hardcore Gamer. from the original on April 3, 2022. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  20. ^ meakaya (March 3, 2022). "Test Chocobo GP: une recontre réussie entre Mario Kart et Final Fantasy?" [Chocobo GP Review: a successful meeting between Mario Kart and Final Fantasy?]. Jeuxvideo.com (in French). from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  21. ^ a b O'Reilly, PJ (March 3, 2022). "Chocobo GP Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. from the original on December 28, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  22. ^ Ronaghan, Neal (March 12, 2022). "Chocobo GP (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  23. ^ Häußer, Ronja; Pache, Katharina (March 3, 2022). "Chocobo GP im Test: Leider gar keine Konkurrenz für Mario Kart" [Chocobo GP Review: Unfortunately no competition for Mario Kart]. PC Games (in German). Computec Media GmbH. from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  24. ^ Zamora, Gabriel (April 6, 2022). "Chocobo GP (for Nintendo Switch) Review". PC Magazine. Ziff Davis. from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  25. ^ Delmage, Greg (March 8, 2022). "Chocobo GP". RPGFan. from the original on March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  26. ^ a b Denzer, TJ (March 3, 2022). "Chocobo GP review: Road wark ahead". Shacknews. from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  27. ^ Dellafrana, Danilo (March 3, 2022). "Chocobo GP - Recensione" [Chocobo GP - Review]. The Games Machine (in Italian). from the original on March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  28. ^ Good, Owen S. (2022-03-11). "Final Fantasy kart racer Chocobo GP costs $50, monetizes like a mobile game". Polygon. from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  29. ^ "Uh-Oh, Chocobo GP's Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans". Nintendo Life. 2022-03-11. from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  30. ^ "Players Rage As $50 Chocobo Racing Game Tries To Nickel And Dime Them". Kotaku. 11 March 2022. from the original on 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  31. ^ Romano, Sal (March 17, 2022). "Famitsu Sales: 3/7/22 – 3/13/22 [Update]". Gematsu. from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.

External links Edit

  • Official website

October 17, 2023
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Chocobo GP a is a 2022 kart racing game developed by Arika and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch The game is a spin off of the Final Fantasy series and is a sequel to 1999 s Chocobo Racing It was released in celebration of the series 35th anniversary and features locales and characters from across the franchise Chocobo GPDeveloper s ArikaPublisher s Square EnixDirector s Akihiko MaedaShoichi TakanoProducer s Hironori OkayamaIchiro MiharaArtist s Rubi AsamiComposer s Hidenori IwasakiSeriesFinal FantasyChocoboEngineUnreal Engine 4Platform s Nintendo SwitchReleaseMarch 10 2022Genre s Kart racingMode s Single player multiplayerChocobo GP received mixed reviews from critics while praise was given for its controls track designs items and character specific abilities criticism was given for the game s monetisation model Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Setting 3 Development and release 4 Reception 5 Notes 6 References 7 External linksGameplay EditThe game is a kart racing game featuring single player and multiplayer modes 1 2 The player chooses a character from the Final Fantasy series of video games and directs them through a race track in efforts to finish before the other racers 3 4 Players can perform power slide drifts to help make tight turns and get extra speed boosts 5 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 2 4 Individual characters also have specific abilities and vehicles can be customized by the player 6 The game features multiple modes including a story mode custom races and online races 7 The online races include a 64 player elimination tournament mode as well 7 Setting EditThe game s story mode includes characters entering a racing tournament offers a winning prize of a wish for anything their heart desires 7 Race courses are set in locations from various Final Fantasy games such as the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII the town of Zozo from VI and the town of Alexandria from IX 8 Characters in the game include both specific party members from previous Final Fantasy games and characters from the previous Chocobo spin off games The roster includes Chocobos 8 Moogles 5 White Mages 8 Black Mages 5 Vivi 1 Steiner Cactuar and Maduin among others 5 Cloud Strife and Squall Leonhart were added to the roster in Season 1 as a prize pass unlockable and purchasable character with Gil respectively 9 10 Development and release EditThe game is a sequel to the 1999 PlayStation game Chocobo Racing 2 A follow up to the game was first announced in 2010 for the Nintendo 3DS though its development was outsourced the quality suffered and was quietly cancelled by 2013 In March 2021 publications noted trademarks being filed for a Chocobo GP and Chocobo Grand Prix 5 Chocobo GP was officially confirmed during a Nintendo Direct broadcast in September 1 It was released for the Nintendo Switch on March 10 2022 alongside a free version of the game titled Chocobo GP Lite 11 1 This free to play version of the game included the Story Prologue Chocobo GP mode three characters local and online multiplayer and allowed players to transfer their progress over to the full version of the game after purchase 12 The full version features a battle pass and microtransactions 13 The game s soundtrack was composed by Hidenori Iwasaki 14 Nine months after the game s release Square Enix announced that support in the form of future content would end for the game 15 as well as the ability to purchase the in game premium currency Mythril The game was re released in June 2023 with all microtransaction content being added to the game in the form of in game unlockables 16 for 49 99 Players who previously downloaded the free version could purchase an upgrade to receive all of the content as well as transfer their save file to the re released version of the game Reception EditReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScoreMetacritic63 100 17 Review scoresPublicationScoreDestructoid6 5 10 18 Hardcore Gamer3 5 19 Jeuxvideo com15 20 20 Nintendo Life nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 21 Nintendo World Report6 10 22 PC Games DE 6 10 23 PCMag3 0 5 24 RPGFan79 100 25 Shacknews8 10 26 The Games Machine Italy 7 5 10 27 Chocobo GP received mixed or average reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic 17 Destructoid gave the game a 6 5 out of 10 writing if you re looking for a serviceable racer to play on the side that s full of old school unlocks Chocobo GP is a fine option provided you can get past a few hurdles Hopefully a series of patches the eventual possible elimination of the season pass system and a price cut will make this package way more enticing 18 Nintendo Life and Shacknews reviewed the game more positively praising the controls tracks character specific abilities items roster modes performance and the potential of the Chocobo GP mode while criticizing the weak story mode and paid season pass 21 26 Chocobo GP s monetization model also received some criticism 28 In response Square Enix gave players a set amount of the free in game currency mythril and adjusted settings to make progression easier 29 It was discovered by players that free mythril would expire five months after it was accrued while any mythril that players paid for would remain 30 Chocobo GP was the sixth bestselling retail game during its first week of release in Japan with 12 414 physical copies being sold 31 Notes Edit Japanese チョコボGP Hepburn Chokobo GPReferences Edit a b c d Diaz Ana 23 September 2021 Chocobo GP puts a Final Fantasy spin on a kart racer Polygon com Archived from the original on 28 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 a b c Chocobo Racing is about to get an unlikely sequel Eurogamer net 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 2022 03 07 Retrieved 2021 09 24 Final Fantasy Is Now A Full On Chocobo Racing Game Out 2022 Kotaku com 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 29 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 a b Chocobo GP announced for Switch Gematsu com 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 28 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 a b c d e Chocobo GP Switch Racing Game Announced for 2022 Siliconera com 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 29 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 Switch Exclusive Chocobo GP Sure Wants To Be Mario Kart Doesn t It Nintendolife com 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 28 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 a b c Square Enix Unveils Chocobo GP Racing game Animenewsnetwork com Archived from the original on 2022 12 29 Retrieved 16 December 2021 a b c Pinch me there s actually a new Chocobo kart racer on the way Destructoid com 23 September 2021 Archived from the original on 28 December 2022 Retrieved 16 December 2021 Chocobo GP How to Unlock Cloud from FF7 Gameranx 2022 03 11 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Chocobo GP Squall How to Unlock the FF8 Character GiveMeSport 2022 03 12 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Chocobo GP races to a March 10 release date on Nintendo Switch VideoGamer com 2021 12 14 Archived from the original on 2022 12 30 Retrieved 2021 12 14 Reminder You Can Now Download A Free Lite Version Of Chocobo GP On Switch Nintendo Life 2022 03 11 Archived from the original on 2022 03 11 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Chocobo GP Prize Pass Explained TheGamer 2022 03 10 Archived from the original on 2022 03 10 Retrieved 2022 03 12 チョコボグランプリ Original Soundtrack Archived from the original on 13 March 2022 Retrieved 14 March 2022 Chocobo GP support has now ended 29 December 2022 Final Fantasy Racing Game Chocobo GP Gets Rid of Its Free To Play Version and Microtransactions 19 June 2023 a b Chocobo GP for Switch Reviews Metacritic Archived from the original on December 25 2022 Retrieved June 8 2022 a b Carter Chris March 3 2022 Review Chocobo GP Destructoid Archived from the original on December 21 2022 Retrieved March 11 2022 Swalley Kirsten March 14 2022 Review Chocobo GP Hardcore Gamer Archived from the original on April 3 2022 Retrieved March 14 2022 meakaya March 3 2022 Test Chocobo GP une recontre reussie entre Mario Kart et Final Fantasy Chocobo GP Review a successful meeting between Mario Kart and Final Fantasy Jeuxvideo com in French Archived from the original on December 29 2022 Retrieved March 22 2022 a b O Reilly PJ March 3 2022 Chocobo GP Review Switch Nintendo Life Archived from the original on December 28 2022 Retrieved March 3 2022 Ronaghan Neal March 12 2022 Chocobo GP Switch Review Nintendo World Report Archived from the original on March 23 2022 Retrieved March 12 2022 Hausser Ronja Pache Katharina March 3 2022 Chocobo GP im Test Leider gar keine Konkurrenz fur Mario Kart Chocobo GP Review Unfortunately no competition for Mario Kart PC Games in German Computec Media GmbH Archived from the original on March 23 2022 Retrieved March 22 2022 Zamora Gabriel April 6 2022 Chocobo GP for Nintendo Switch Review PC Magazine Ziff Davis Archived from the original on December 29 2022 Retrieved April 13 2022 Delmage Greg March 8 2022 Chocobo GP RPGFan Archived from the original on March 8 2022 Retrieved March 8 2022 a b Denzer TJ March 3 2022 Chocobo GP review Road wark ahead Shacknews Archived from the original on May 17 2022 Retrieved March 3 2022 Dellafrana Danilo March 3 2022 Chocobo GP Recensione Chocobo GP Review The Games Machine in Italian Archived from the original on March 22 2022 Retrieved March 22 2022 Good Owen S 2022 03 11 Final Fantasy kart racer Chocobo GP costs 50 monetizes like a mobile game Polygon Archived from the original on 2022 03 11 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Uh Oh Chocobo GP s Season Pass Is Ruffling A Few Feathers With Fans Nintendo Life 2022 03 11 Archived from the original on 2022 03 11 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Players Rage As 50 Chocobo Racing Game Tries To Nickel And Dime Them Kotaku 11 March 2022 Archived from the original on 2022 03 11 Retrieved 2022 03 12 Romano Sal March 17 2022 Famitsu Sales 3 7 22 3 13 22 Update Gematsu 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