Matt Jones writes:
"When someone says RPG, the name Final Fantasy almost invariably pops into everyone's mind. The series is responsible for some of the most epic moments in gaming history, and for creating some of the most iconic characters as well. From deadly villains like Sephiroth, to the lovable Moogles, Final Fantasy features a little something for everyone. One of the most recognizable characters from the series is the Chocobo. While Chocobos make for a great part of the series, a stand-alone game may just make you "choke." (Yeah, I said it.)
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon thrusts players right into the action. A short scene sets the back-story for the game. You have been transported to a strange town full of lively characters with some weird issues. Initially, the town seems a peaceful place, set apart from the rest of the world. But, as is usually the case, all is not as it seems. The town has a large clock-tower in the center of it with a mysterious bell.
Each time the bell rings, the townspeople inexplicably lose their memories. Strangely, they're happy about this predicament. This is, essentially, the main conflict of the game. It is at this point that the first serious problem with Chocobo's Dungeon becomes evident: this is a kids' game, and nothing more. In fact, the dungeons in the game consist of nothing more than peoples' memories. And just how do you get into someone's memory? Why, it just so happens that a magic baby with green hair falls out of the sky and hatches from an egg! This further reinforces the point that this is, indeed, a game for children."
It’s one of the most iconic names in the games industry. Square Enix needs only slap “Final Fantasy” on the box to almost guarantee to generate a fever hype behind the game.
lol, dudes worried about getting chewed out for mentioning Lightning Returns but fails to include any of the FF's from VI to IX. Madness indeed!
No need to include those because everyone knows they the best Final Fantasy games. IX being my favourite. Final Fantasy XIII series is just shockingly bad!
Digitally Downloaded writes: "What is appealing about the roguelike is that on a very fundamental level, from the very building blocks of the sub-genre's creation, it is absurdism in motion. And, just like absurdism in theatre, literature, and the other arts, through its repetitive mechanical structure it tells us a lot about the human condition because it is so damned addictive."
Endlessbacklog's Kira Sutherland takes a look back at Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon.
