Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales

 DS
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
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  1. KelvinT.
    Apr 10, 2007
    8
    It's a Squeenix production so the exceptional graphics and sound are no surprise. But while I find that their RPGs rarely hit a spot with me, Chocobo Tales really had me all the way with its immense variety on offer. Obtaining a complete card collection may prove to be one of the toughest challenges ever, but these cards are super important when dueliing via WiFi or wireless. Good or It's a Squeenix production so the exceptional graphics and sound are no surprise. But while I find that their RPGs rarely hit a spot with me, Chocobo Tales really had me all the way with its immense variety on offer. Obtaining a complete card collection may prove to be one of the toughest challenges ever, but these cards are super important when dueliing via WiFi or wireless. Good or bad thing, it's up to you. Plenty of flaws to pick at, but hey it's something different to the usual ATB so I'm not complaining. Best DSqueenix game yet.… Expand
  2. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    8
    The graphic and general feeling are so inspired and unique. I liked the mini games more than the card battles, some of them are real fun! Good music as every ff games and the chocobos are just cute.
  3. BenjamiNook
    Aug 11, 2015
    8
    Sure, it's a bit childish, but it's honestly one of the best RPGs I've played in quite some time, and infinitely better than the FF3 remake. It's simple, but the card mechanic is unique and refreshing, and it's just the right length to boot. Cute, but certainly the finest 7th gen. FF in my opinion, and the only RPG I've played which tops it is the 3DS's Bravely Default.
  4. 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 but with great story and art
  5. txemanovelo
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    One of the greatest late Square Enix games. A combination of great design of mini games taking advantage of the NDS stylus, beautiful art and a great mix between card combat and RPG makes this game an absolute must for the NDS collection.
  6. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  1. GameBrink
    86
    A beautiful game to look at with some fun replayable mini games. Don’t expect an epic story, though – just lots and lots of Chocobos! [JPN Import]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    66
    Irritating and irrational, Magic Picture Book treats you badly. Yet one flash of those choco-puppy eyes and your heart will flutter. The DS equivalent of Stockholm Syndrome. [JPN Import; Mar 2007, p.76]
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  3. Play Magazine
    75
    With its weird mishmash of genres, art styles and difficulty levels, Chocobo and the Magical Picturebook is sort of a mess. But it's the good kind of mess, born of a passionate development team that was determined to pack a ton of ideas into a DS cartridge. [JPN Import; Feb 2007, p.79]
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