A Save Editor for Final Fantasy 7
Publisher’s description
What is Black Chocobo?
Black Chocobo is an open-source pc game program for Windows from Chris Rizzitello. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.16.0, released on June 15, 2024. 3 versions are listed since June 13, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sithlord48/blackchocobo) has 147 stars. Similar programs include OpenTTD, RetroArch and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Save Editor For Final Fantasy VII”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Black Chocobo is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Black Chocobo safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
45A47A6A489F28C673A3C85D8B397DF9572FF34C6F79257AFA4D414753FD55CC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.16.0Latest | June 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.15.0 | December 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.14.0 | June 13, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ChrisRizzitello.BlackChocobo -eBlack_Chocobo-v1.16.0-win64-installer.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.sithlord48.blackchocoboInformation
- Publisher
- Chris Rizzitello
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sithlord48/blackchocobo
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.16.0
- Released
- June 15, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 3
- GitHub stars
- 147
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ChrisRizzitello.BlackChocobo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Chocobo free?
Yes. Black Chocobo is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Black Chocobo safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Black Chocobo with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Black Chocobo be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Black Chocobo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Black Chocobo?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2023.
What are alternatives to Black Chocobo?
OpenTTD, RetroArch, Steam, PPSSPP and Celestia. The alternatives page compares them.
