Chocobo Racing
Fantasia Shortcut
In the beginning of the race past the dragons and after that big u-turn, there is a
sign with a red arrow on it pointing to the right. Instead of turning, go off the
track to the right of the sign. You should land on a small ledge leading to the
next section of the track.
Secret Characters
After beating Story mode each consecutive time, you get another hidden character.
To use them, highlight Squall and press the correct button:
2nd time: Squall, any button except L1, L2, R1, or R2
3rd time: Cid (in the tank from Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon 2), press L1
4th time: Mumba (secret Guardian Force from FF8), press L2
5th time: Cloud (main character in FF7), press R1
6th time: Cactuar (a.k.a. Cactrot, from many FF games), press R2
7th time: Aya (from Parasite Eve), press L1+L2
8th time: Original Chocobo (non super-deformed cutesy style), press R1+R2
9th time: Highwind ff6 (non super-deformed cutesy style), press L2+R2
10th time: Running man (Jack), press L1+R1
Bahamut class/Mirror mode
In Grand Prix mode, play until you get a choice between two classes, Chocobo class
and Behemoth class. Beat every stage in first place to get the crown for that
stage, in that class. Once all the crowns for both classes (this includes the FF 8
track) are won, Bahamut class will become available. Get all the crowns in bahamut
class (including the FF 8 track) and mirror mode becomes available at the option
screen. Mirror mode flip-flops the tracks so that they are opposite thier normal
counterparts. Imagine, Fantasia was tough enough already, now try it mirrored!
Instant Speed
Before the start of the race hold up + square, you'll speed past the other racers.
Fantasia shortcut
After the snake curve, head right to reach the 90° turn. After passing this
curve, there will be a hairpin turn with two signs pointing right. About a half
sign length to the right of the sign that is further right is a thin pathway that
is a major shortcut. It will require a leap of faith and some skill.
FF8 Circuit
After passing though the tunnel, after the third curve, at the lowest part of the
map just before the ramp that leads to the hairpin curve, take an immediate right.
It is easy to miss.
Gingerbread Land shortcut
Take the branch off to the right, and do not try and get all five Item Spheres on
the main track.
Mythril Mines shortcut
After entering the second tunnel, almost immediately turn left and enter a smaller
tunnel. At the end of this tunnel, turn left to go back on the main road.
Goblin
If Goblin tries to steal your item, press [Start]. If done correctly, you will find
that Goblin's troop is a Jack.
Audience
On certain levels there is an audience watching the race. The basic audience you
can see on the side of the road are some Marlboro, a few Bombs, and some other
strange creatures from the Final Fantasy series. In the racetrack known as the "FF8
Circuit", the audience is made up of members of SeeD and Galbadia Soldiers from
Final Fantasy 8.
Over the ditch with Jack
The only way you can get through the Gingerbread level with Jack is to equip him
with Dash, get him a Charge, or pick up Haste. When Jack is on the track, there is
a ditch later in the course that requires enough speed for a jump, but he normally
is too slow.
Miss ice spells
On freestyle, choose Wht Mage or Drk Mage to float over ice spells.
Perfect race
Play as Jack in versus mode. Your enemy should be Cactuar or also Jack. Equip
yourself with Charge or Dash. Give your opponent anything but Dash and Charge.
Select the Gingerbread level. Whenever you reach the ditch, use your special to
jump over it, because you are too slow to jump over it otherwise. Your opponent
will never be able to get over it because he is too slow, and you will always win.
You can get through over the ditch Jack and Cactaur by using the Dash ability or
Charge. You can also use the Reverse to get through the ditch. All characters have
a limit reverse speed of 70 mph, which is just enough for Jack to pass through the
ditch. This means that Jack's reverse speed is faster than his acceleration speed,
with just a limit of 50 to 60 mph. The same can be done with Cactuar.