Final Fantasy 8: Chocobo Forests Video Guide

This guide will show in depth videos on how to complete every Chocobo Forest in Final Fantasy VIII

Intro:

Final Fantasy 8: Chocobo Forests Video Guide

This guide will cover:

• Chocobo Forest Locations
  
• Descriptions of each forest puzzle
  
• Video tutorials on how to solve each puzzle

You will need the following to have access to the Chocobo Forests

• A save file on disc 2 with the mobile Balamb Garden (or anytime with an airship)
  
• A save file where you currently have access to the world map

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Chocobo Forests:

Chocobo Forests are locations in FInal Fantasy VIII where you can solve puzzles for various prizes. There are a total of seven forests throughout the game. If a puzzle is solved correctly the player will be able to ride a chocobo on the world map and be given prizes that vary from forest to forest. If the player doesnt want to solve the puzzle they can pay the resident chocoboy to catch a chocobo for 1,200 give. However catching a chocbo in this way will not alow you to have access to the prizes.

Catching a chocobo in the Steam version earns the player the achievement "Chocobo".

Solving the puzzles involves making chicobos appear and dissappear with the ChocoZiner until there is only one Chicobo left on the map. The player can find the spots where Chicobos are hidden by using the ChocoSonar. When there is only one chicobo left on the map the player can click on the chicobo which will make a sound and its mother will come out of the forest. At this point you can either ride the chocobo on the world map or use the chocobo to dig up hidden treasure. Each map has one spot with hidden treasure. The treasure can be found using the ChocoSonar. When you have found the treasure on the specific map the chocobo will be waiting for you next time you enter the forest without having to solve the puzzle again.

Chocbo Forests are an optional part of the game. They can also be done in any order. Anytime after completing the first puzzle you can talk to Chocoboy and he will give you the Guardian Force Boko for the Chocobo World game.

World Map:

If you are unaware of a specific area discussed throughout this guide, please consult with the world map (pictured below).

The Roaming Forest:

Location: North of Trabia Garden
Difficulty: Easy
Reward: Shell Stone, Holy Stone

The Basics Forest:

Location: Sorbald Snowfied (South of Shumi Village).
Difficulty: Easy
Reward: Flare Stone

The Beginner's Forest:

Location: Winter Island (Next to Shumi Village)
Difficulty: Easy
Reward: Aura Stone

Forest of Fun:

Location: Lenown Plains ( East of Edea's House)
Difficulty: Medium
Reward: Meteor Stone, Flare Stone, Ultima Stone

Forest of Solitude:

Location: Nectar Peninsula (South of Fisherman's Horizon
Difficulty: Hard
Reward: Protect Stone, Meteor stone

Note: If you do not have the airship you will need to walk around a mountain on foot to have acces to this chocobo forest.

There is only one chicobo in this area. However, you have to pin point the exact spot on the map for the chicobo to show up. Take your time and search slowly and you should be able to pin point it on the first try.

Challenge Chicoboy to a game of cards to to him to move so you can search for the treasure he is standing on.

The Enclosed Forest:

Location: Talle Mountains (Southern part of Esthar)
Difficulty: Hard
Reward: Meteor Stone, Holy Stone, Ultima Stone

Chocobo Santuary:

Location: Chocobo Island (Only reachable by using a chocobo)
Difficulty: N/A
Reward: Chicobo Card, Gysahl Greens (you will lose 600 Gil)

Note: In order to get to Chocobo Sanctuary you will need to ride a chocobo from the Chocobo Forest North of Trabia Garden to the Heath Peninsula and then accross a shallow spot in the ocean to Chocbo Island.

There is no puzzle to solve in the last Chocobo forest. After solving the six previous puzzles all of the chocobos from each forest congregate here. Speak with the chicobo after a brief scene of the chocobos dancing to get the Chicobo card. Speak with the chicobo a second time to get some Gysahl Greens. If you chose to speak with the chicobo a second time it will steal 600 gil from you.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When will I have access to the Chocbo Forest Side Quest?
A: Disc 2 when Balamb Garden becomes mobile

Q: Do I need an airship to reach any of the gardens?
A: No, all of them can be reached by walking or riding a chocobo.

Q: At what point in the game does this quest become unattainable?
A: Never, unlike other side quests there are no restraints on doing this quest on disc 2 3 or 4.

Credits:

This guide was created by Sweet Tooth



http://steamcommunity.com/id/Sweet_Tooth85

Edited by ELKronos (AKA The Kronos)



http://steamcommunity.com/id/elkronos

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OTHER FINAL FANTASY GUIDES BY SWEET TOOTH:

Final Fanntasy III:
Final Fantasy 3: Summons

Final Fantasy VII:
Final Fantasy 7: Enemy Skill Guide

Final Fantasy VIII:
Final Fantasy 8: Blue Magic Guide
Final Fantasy 8: Chocobo Forests Video Guide


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[Shinigami Miroku]

I cleared each area, and the boy says that all of the mothers are there, but there's no chicobo to talk to in the sanctuary. Did I miss something?

[The Hylian]

So, after I finish this quest, how will I be able to find Chocoboy again?
Every forest I go there's only a Chocobo there for me to ride. Thing is, I lost an Ifrit card to him and I need some Gyshall Greens for the summons!!

[lil_gawa]

A clear and easy to understand guide! Thanks you so much

[Sweet Tooth]

Talk to the Chicobo in chocobo sanctuary. Also look eacb location above and verify that you did all of them

[Alwoke]

I have to capture the Chocobos while the little chocobo is in the game?

[Alwoke]

There are six chocobos in the Chocobo Sanctuary and nothing happens :/
I have to do something more? I missed something?

[M. Mizie]

Great and easy to understand guide, thank you.