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Chocobo Racing

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…

18 March 1999

Chocobo Racing is a racing developed by Square Product Development Division 1, released 18 March 1999 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation. The main story takes about 6 hrs to finish.

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What Chocobo Racing is

Chocobo Racing is a racing game developed by Square Product Development Division 1 and released in 1999. It was published by Square. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Chocobo Racing borrows themes and elements from Final Fantasy I to VIII. The Story Mode is narrated by Cid and includes nine chapters in a pop-up book fashion with FMVs. To progress, the player needs to defeat the chapter's respective challenger. Before each chapter begins, the player is given the option of viewing the story or skipping to the race except when playing the Story Mode for the first time. Characters The cast of Chocobo Racing is drawn from recurring creatures and characters from the Chocobo's Dungeon and Final Fantasy series. Eight characters -- Chocobo, Mog, Golem, Goblin, Black Magician, White Mage, Chubby Chocobo, and Behemoth—are immediately available, and additional…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are comedy. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.

Where it sits in the Final Fantasy series

Chocobo Racing is the 31st of 349 entries we hold in the Final Fantasy series. The next entry was Final Fantasy Anthology in 1999.

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How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 10 hrs, roughly 1.7 times the length of the critical path.

What it launched against

Chocobo Racing launched on 18 March 1999, within three weeks of Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Metal Slug X and Grand Theft Auto: London 1969.

Released around the same time: Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia, RollerCoaster Tycoon, Metal Slug X, Grand Theft Auto: London 1969.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Chocobo Racing — frequently asked questions

When did Chocobo Racing come out?
Chocobo Racing was released on 18 March 1999 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation.
How long does it take to beat Chocobo Racing?
The main story of Chocobo Racing takes around 6 hrs, or 10 hrs for 100% completion.
Does Chocobo Racing have multiplayer?
Yes. Chocobo Racing supports multiplayer.

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