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Review of Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Mar 2019
Cover image of Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! on Switch
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 20 Mar 2019
Genre: Role-playing
Developer: Rocket Studio, Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix

Introduction

Welcome back to the whimsical world of Chocobo, where our feathered friend somehow manages to get himself in yet another puzzling situation. In "Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!", you’ll embark on a quest that requires more than just charm and fluff—it's all about saving a town from eternal amnesia, because who wouldn’t want to be someone's memory woke-up call? It's like if Mario took a wrong turn into an existential crisis!

Gameplay

The gameplay is a delightful mix of random dungeon crawling and turn-based battles. As you guide Chocobo through procedurally generated dungeons, you'll encounter a dizzying assortment of monsters with memories worse than a goldfish. To spice things up, the game incorporates a Job system—yes, Chocobo has more career options than the average millennial. You can dress him up as a knight, a mage, or even a thief—just don’t ask him to file taxes. As you explore, you can enlist 'buddies' (your favorite creatures) to help you fend off foes and plunder the treasures. These creatures aren’t just cute—they’re the best assistants you could hope for, provided they don’t forget their own abilities in the process. The game includes mini-games as you collect cards from defeated enemies which can be used at ‘Mog's House’ - a budget-friendly vacation spot where you can relive the fun of shoving things into a pocket and never remembering them again. It’s here that you can partake in bat shooting, kick darts, and other oddball antics while waiting to re-enter the mind-numbing grind of dungeon crawling. All in all, it’s a repetitive yet charming adventure, like eating the same meal every day because you forgot how to cook.

Graphics

Let’s talk about graphics. "Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!" is just as colorful as a kid's first attempt at finger painting, with vibrant pastel aesthetics that could almost encourage a seizure if viewed in excess. If you're a fan of cutesy art styles reminiscent of an overly animated cartoon, you're in for a treat. The visual design pops and sparkles, which distracts nicely from the slightly dated gameplay mechanics. In a world where everything is serfdom and seriousness, Chocobo prances with glee—too bad his gameplay doesn’t always match the delightful view!

Conclusion

In summary, while "Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy!" operates comfortably on the nostalgia train, its blood is thicker with 'remake' than 'new adventure'. It succeeds wonderfully in charming its way into your heart while reminding you that dungeons and memories have their share of monotony. If you’re looking for a meaningful, story-driven narrative that will challenge your intellect, you might need to keep searching. But if you enjoy light-hearted escapades with minimal consequence and a side of cutesy monsters, grab your Switch and take a walk through this colorful, memory-laden labyrinth. Just don’t forget to save your own sanity along the way!

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