Meeting and riding a chocobo is a tried-and-true pleasure of a Final Fantasy game. The magical creatures pair the trot of a horse with the yellow plumage and stature of a dinosaur-like bird. Chocobos are my favorite fantasy chickens and it’s no wonder they have become one of the mainstay fixtures of the series. In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, chocobos are back – and better than ever. You can ride different varieties and even dress them up. There’s just one issue: Riding these wonderful creatures pushes the limitations of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s open world.

Rebirth expands upon the world of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and introduces several regions that Cloud and his friends can explore. Each region is large – the developers stuffed these regions with hidden caves, sprawling fields, and jagged cliffs that overlook the ocean. From the get go, finding your way around the world can be a bit cumbersome on foot. Luckily........

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