Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Reviews

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
GameMAG
Top Critic
8 / 10
Mar 27, 2023

It's a shame that music from NieR, Octopath Traveler, Xenogears and other games is only available through DLC.

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8 / 10
Feb 17, 2023

Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line is an impressive feat. We hit credits on it, but we feel like we've only scratched the surface of its colossal 400+ song list. The love and passion for the series is apparent throughout every inch of this project, and we'd recommend it to anyone interested in rhythm games. Packed with absolute bangers, Final Bar Line will keep you busy for a long time.

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Feb 28, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line hits most of the right notes while offering a nostalgic celebration of Final Fantasy and its music.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is the perfect game for Final Fantasy veterans, but it's also designed to win over a new audience thanks to its simple system and the exciting journey it offers.

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VG247
Top Critic
Feb 14, 2023

This is a top-tier rhythm action game that’s pitched as a love letter to the Final Fantasy series, brimming with content and packed with love and care. But – like some of the more ambitious double-albums out there – it sometimes feels like quantity over quality, as you trudge through some of the less well thought-out note maps in order to get to the ones you know will inspire you. Some will have more patience for that than others. Given that I’ve already played through Blue Fields about 20 times, I’ll leave you to figure out where I land on that.

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8 / 10
Feb 15, 2023

Endless content and tight rhythm-based gameplay make Final Bar Line the best Theatrhythm yet.

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8.2 / 10.0
Feb 23, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is an awesome rhythm game. There’s plenty of content to unlock, tonnes of songs to listen and play along to, and the option combat system adds onto the core gameplay mechanics in such a way that doesn’t hinder it but enhances the experience. I love it.

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84 / 100
Mar 6, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is an easy-to-learn, hard-to-master game enriched with RPG mechanics that will delight Final Fantasy fans and rhythm game lovers alike.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 5, 2023

With over 300 tracks to play, plenty of unlockables and some excellent Easter eggs along the way, Final Fantasy fans will be in their element here. It’s not perfect, and a few hang-ups like the repetitive backgrounds hold this back from being a perfect rhythm game, but there’s no denying this is an absolute blast to play through.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 23, 2023

The Theatrhythm series makes its return with Final Bar Line. It is as fun as it ever was, and it features the highest song count of any title in the series to date.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a fantastic game, no doubt about it. The gameplay is easy to learn but challenging to master, and the massive library of songs and characters gives players countless hours of content to enjoy.

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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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8.5 / 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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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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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2023

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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86 / 100
Feb 22, 2023

I don’t usually go in for rhythm games, but Final Bar Line proved the exception. While it’s a well-crafted experience, it’s the Final Fantasy connection that really sold me. The quests, the customization, and the heavy dose of nostalgia are all wonderful. Conversely, the art isn’t great, some of the inputs are confusing, and the intended audience is pretty granular. In other words, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is mostly for Final Fantasy fans. If you fall into that category though, you won’t want to miss this game. It’s a terrific way to revisit your favorite titles in the series.

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88 / 100
Feb 18, 2023

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is the "homage" game that needed the 35th anniversary of FF, a title that brings together the best of its soundtrack with a fun and simple style of play, which both casual and hardcore players will enjoy. Add hundreds of things to unlock and an adorable aesthetic, and you have a great game.

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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 22, 2023

Theatrythm Final Bar Line is a downright addictive rhythmic dopamine embrace for Final Fantasy fans and an excellent game in its own right.

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Apr 14, 2023

It’s not often that I pick up a demo for a game. I don’t know why. The idea of just playing a teaser feels more frustrating than enjoyable to me. However, I was pulled so heavily towards Theatrhythm Final Bar Line that I just couldn’t help myself. I sunk a lot of hours into the demo – on my Switch – and leapt at the chance to review the game proper.

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