Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales

 DS
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 42
  3. Negative: 2 out of 42
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  1. Edge Magazine
    40
    The pretty basic minigames are bland, and the worst, such as Pot Luck, are based on blind, dumb chance. So are the best, sadly. They’re fun with four people, but what isn’t? [June 2007, p.92]
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  2. G4 TV
    40
    It takes a little effort, maybe, but you can make a game for kids that doesn’t bore a more experienced player.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best DS Game of 2007
47
#47 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
73
#73 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 35
  3. Negative: 3 out of 35
  1. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this spin off game in the series.
  2. tekhedd
    Nov 25, 2019
    5
    It's OK if you didn't remember to bring any other cartriges with you. You'd think a card-based fighting game with a collection of otherIt's OK if you didn't remember to bring any other cartriges with you. You'd think a card-based fighting game with a collection of other minigames would be the ultimate way to entertain yourself, with a variety of fun things to do. And you would be wrong, because mostly what you'll do is grind your way through minigames you dislike to get the cards you need to play the part of the game you really wish you were playing. If this game were made new today, you'd just be prompted to make a $129 microtransaction to unlock all of the cards and skip the minigames altogether.

    The popup fight card game is fun, with just enough strategy to be interesting, just enough time to make decisions, and just enough randomness that you don't feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately, to get good cards, you need to play minigames. And the minigames are, well, not fun. How many different variations on whack-a-mole can you imagine? What if you also mix in some hidden-item-search and puzzles? It's every boring minigame you've ever said "no thanks" to, lovingly animated with extremely cute chocobo graphics. Yeah the art is great.

    Saying "well they're for children" does not excuse boring games. Any kid who can play this fairly complex card game and enjoy it is going to be just as annoyed as I was with these stupid minigames. There I said it. Sorry. It's just not that great.    … Full Review »
  3. chronologic4
    Jun 27, 2017
    8
    Nice Graphic and soundtrack. Pop-up duel is the best part of this game, even some **** microgames can be ignore. Similar to Mario Party butNice Graphic and soundtrack. Pop-up duel is the best part of this game, even some **** microgames can be ignore. Similar to Mario Party but with great story and art… Full Review »
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