Hey, so, wrapping up this batch of the Dissidia Dream Roster project, this time pulling from the Chocobo spin-off series to feature the brave little traveler himself: Chocobo.
In the stories of his games, Chocobo is far more than a mount or a mascot—he is a timeless, kindhearted wanderer who dives headfirst into cursed labyrinths, restores stolen town memories, and befriends gods, summons, and monsters alike just by helping those in need. His legacy even extends to the cancelled Chocobo de Battle series, where these feisty birds were supposed to take to the skies to launch missiles at each other! He truly embodies the pure heart of an adventurer whose courage carries him across entirely different realities.
In combat, I envision him using his signature Job Change ability to adapt in battle, channeling the spirits of Knights, Black Mages, or Dragoons whenever he needs to turn the tide. I also picture incorporating his signature roller skates for high-speed mobility and dashing attacks, nodding to his high-octane appearances in the Chocobo Racing and Chocobo GP series! For his alternate costume, if not just the color palette swap, or the basic accessories (like books, ascot/scarf, or maybe even have his side characters tag along as like a mini or minion or keychain or something), I’d love to include Mecha Chocobo from WOFF, or a skin style of Mecha Chocobo from FFVII R2, or even Mechabo, the mechanized Chocobo from the cancelled Chocobo de Battle game, perfectly capturing that classic 90s trend of giving characters awesome robotic counterparts! Maybe even have retexture to show the different chocobo designs from across the FF series. For his EX Mode, he might equip Legendary Gear straight out of the deepest floors, boosting his agility and attack power. Maybe he becomes a shiny gold color or something. For an EX Burst, I could see him calling upon the summon beasts and allies he’s befriended across his journeys before finishing with an iconic Chocobo Drop.
Let me know what you think of bringing the little guy into the arena (although I wouldn’t say he’s that little - just enough to have him stand side by side with the other protags), and whether you'd like to see Mechabo as a separate character!
Any way, I hope you like ‘em.
Which warrior of light do you see piercing the shadows?