Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Reviews

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.5 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2023

Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line takes a great opportunity and make a strong go of it. Gameplay feels good, and customization options give you nice flexibility to cater to your style. A couple things don't mesh nicely, but the game itself is a complete rhythm package of great gameplay and fantastic songs.

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Will Greenwald
Top Critic
Mar 17, 2023

Theatrythm Final Bar Line is a terrific musical celebration of the Final Fantasy series that features more than 300 tracks, unlockable characters, and light RPG elements.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 4, 2023

Drawing on the soundtracks of all the main chapters of Final Fantasy and most of its increasingly numerous spin-offs, the Japanese partnership composed of Square Enix and indieszero has been able to give shape once again to an exciting rhythm game, which sees in the content component its main merit.

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Feb 23, 2023

Thankfully, these systems can largely be ignored at your discretion. There’s even a Music Player (and an Auto mode) for those who just want to listen to the songs instead of tapping along to them. The game doesn’t do anything to demonstrate a sense of history or growth between its 385 songs, but it doesn’t need to. No matter how much Final Bar Line may flatten its inspirations down to a single two-dimensional chibi art style, the music sings for itself.

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4 / 5.0
Feb 17, 2023

More than that, it pays mechanical homage by providing tangible RPG elements that complement the rhythm game portions without overwhelming them. When you pair this with a sizable amount of high quality tunes and room for mechanical improvement for the player, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line has a lot to give rhythm game fans and Final Fantasy fans alike.

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Tiny_Ellie
Top Critic
9 / 10
Feb 14, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line must be seen as a huge and ultimate update of remarkable richness and generosity. With even more covered episodes and music, always effective mechanics, it will hypnotize music game lovers and Final Fantasy fans alike. An ode to the composers who have built the reputation of the license and an infinite pleasure difficult to sulk. An encore repetita that catches like a siren song.

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9 / 10
Feb 14, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is an utterly addictive, perfectly tuned celebration of all things Final Fantasy. It's a deceptively simple-looking game that, once you get under the hood, you'll discover it has teeth and demands practice and patience if you want to unlock everything. It gives back what you put into it, and we're struggling to put it down even now. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the series' 35th anniversary, and this makes it a must-buy for Final Fantasy fans and rhythm game enthusiasts. How other storied, sprawling game series' haven't followed suit with their own rhythm games is baffling when the results can be this magical.

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Atomix
Top Critic
80 / 100
Feb 14, 2023

If you want to have a good time with the best Final Fantasy themes, you definitely have to check it out, whether you played a couple of games or if you are the biggest fan of the saga. In the same way, if you have not played anything in the series, it would still be interesting for you to try it, especially if rhythm games seem interesting to you.

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89%
Mar 4, 2023

If you love Final Fantasy music, this is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the best Square-Enix has to offer.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2023

Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line revisits music-driven gaming experiences with classiness and potent powerfulness that will make any Final Fantasy music-lover happy. It contains a fair amount of challenge, sometimes an impossible amount depending on difficulty, while also allowing you to enjoy decades of musical enlightenment the Final Fantasy series has created.

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Feb 15, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a great musical adventure through the past of the Final Fantasy series and celebrates everything from the 8-bit chiptune days to the crystal clear renditions of the Final Fantasy VII remake, the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online (With an expanded free trial which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn and the award-winning Heavensward expansion up to level 60 for free with no restrictions on playtime.), and Final Fantasy XV. While those of us with less than 20/20 vision might struggle with the speed and location of the notes, others will have a toe-tapping good time from start to finish.

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10 / 10
Feb 14, 2023

Offering a definitive package for both rhythm game players and Final Fantasy fanatics alike, Final Bar Line is a certified must play.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2023

Final Bar Line is another fantastic entry in a great rhythm series, propped up by an enormous catalog of essential video game music and a variety of fun and engaging (if slightly superfluous) systems. Whether you enjoyed the 3DS entries or you're a Final Fantasy fan ready to dive in for the first time, there's a lot to love here even with some minor frustrations.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 18, 2023

A captivating rhythm game that, with tons of contents, will make your Final Fantasy's heart beat fast.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is more than a love letter to Final Fantasy and its esteemed soundtracks—it’s a robust hybrid of RPG elements and rhythm gameplay, bolstered by accessibility options and a mountain of content, building on its 3DS forefathers in every way.

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4 / 5.0
Feb 14, 2023

The Theatrhythm series has always been a celebration of Final Fantasy and the iconic music associated with each title.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 6, 2023

Theatrhythm is a lovingly made game that celebrates Final Fantasy, the fans of the series and Square Enix with music they've been making for 35 years. With its difficult to master but easy to learn gameplay, incredibly large music library and cute character designs, I highly recommend every Final Fantasy fan to give it a try.

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Saudi Gamer
Top Critic
10 / 10
Mar 7, 2023

A celebration of all that is Final Fantasy with enough additions to make you appreciate its content more than a mere soundtrack could provide.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2023

Final Bar is an encore for Final Fantasy fans. Its control has successfully transitioned from touchscreen to traditional control and maintains a good level of difficulty. Although there is a long list of available songs, there are few modes and rewards for casual players. It is a full-fledged rhythm game that stands out from the rest due to its RPG elements.

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Az Elias
Top Critic
8 / 10
Feb 25, 2023

If you consider yourself a Final Fantasy fan, there is every reason to invest in Theatrhythm Final Bar Line. Rammed to bursting with songs that have helped to make the series what it is, there are tracks for everybody in here, with plenty of accessibility options to tinker with to suit all levels of player, including a fun RPG-lite mechanic that can be explored for extra incentive to replay favourite tunes. The DLC is vast and off-putting, but there is so much in the base game to tackle that it can be safely ignored.

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