Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Reviews

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
10 / 10
Sep 11, 2014

Curtain Call is every bit as addictive as the original and the new control options and adjustments to unlocking content make it even more enjoyable to play.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

I think at the end of the day, the biggest question I have to answer for this review to be of any worth is a simple one. "Is this game only for FF fans or is it for rhythm game fans?" The answer to that is as follows. Both and either.

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95%
Sep 11, 2014

A top-notch game bursting at the seams with Final Fantasy nostalgia.

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Sep 11, 2014

Curtain Call is a nice and "fixed" update to the original Theatrhythm, which while good already, is made better and with a few additional little tracks tossed in. Rhythm gamers will definitely find some challenge with the most difficult levels (though not anything lower, they're super-easy to perfectly combo). Final Fantasy nerds can still scratch that itch without having to dedicate three hours at a time to leveling up and reaching new towns, and for anybody else, it's an easy portable distraction worth the time and cash. Is it perfect? Nope. But it's more than good enough.

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9 / 10
Sep 11, 2014

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is far more than a lazy expansion to the original release. The volume of extra content is truly impressive, but it also shakes up the formula with new modes to give the experience a fresh feel. Terrific music and tight controls are the stars, while competitive players will surely get a kick out of the online mode; whether you're a fan of music rhythm games, Final Fantasy or both, this is a must buy.

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9 / 10
Nov 11, 2014

ts enormous musical selection means that any dedicated player will easily spend over one hundred hours trying to unlock everything and among the rhythm and music genre, this is an indispensable buy.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Square Enix did exactly what they should have done when preparing a sequel to their RPG rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy—they made every one of its elements better. Curtain Call not only builds upon what made the original great and makes it even better, but also brings additions that take the series in an exciting new direction.

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9 / 10
Oct 1, 2014

The legacy of Final Fantasy music has never been brighter.

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4.5 / 5.0
Sep 11, 2014

These complaints are rather minor in the grand scheme of things, because Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a fantastic tour of the series' musical history and an entertaining game to boot. It successfully combines the RPG addictions of leveling and customizing characters with the rhythm game addiction of mastering songs. Veterans of the first game and newcomers alike will enjoy its huge catalog of songs and fun features. If you like Final Fantasy and its music, you should absolutely grab a copy of this game.

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Sep 15, 2014

The ultimate concern with any rhythm game is whether the actions that the game is asking players to take (swipes, taps and so on) reflect the movement and mood of the music. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call nails this, and makes for a music game that is both fun and rewarding. Especially for the Final Fantasy fans out there.

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gameranx
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

At the end of the day, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is about the music. It delivers the most comprehensive package of Final Fantasy jams short of something outrageous like a 50-disc box set containing every soundtrack in the series. For that alone, it's a must-have for any Final Fantasy fan or videogame music fan in general.

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Az Elias
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 25, 2014

Over 25 years of history is crammed into Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call, and it is a marked improvement over the first game. Owners of the original won't find too much different, but online versus mode in itself, plus the substantial increase in the number of songs and characters is enough to dip on this sequel. Bursting at the seams with nostalgia, Curtain Call is a game no one Final Fantasy fan can afford to pass on.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2014

If you liked the original Theathrhythm, this is more of the same with plenty of bonus content. It sucks me in every time I turn it on, to the point where my wife is actually pulling the headphones out of my ears to get my attention. It's a wonderful game. You should totally play it.

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88 / 100
Sep 11, 2014

Simply put, I've been unable to put Curtain Call down. If you enjoy Final Fantasy and rhythm games, I highly suggest you snap up this game and experience some of the best music gaming has to offer.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Sep 12, 2014

I had a blast playing Final Fantasy: Curtain Call. It's easy to pick up and play, and the controls are smooth and responsive. (Though every once in awhile they seemed slightly finicky during field music stages.) Being able to play something that celebrates over two decades of excellent music brought me lots of joy, and serves as a reminder that Final Fantasy has some of the best music in video game history.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2014

Theatrhythm is all about rekindling your love for the entire series and to spark interest for its lesser known titles that have niche followings.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 23, 2014

Despite a limited number of songs and an incredibly small number of game modes, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy garnered critical praise when it first launched two years ago. Its sequel is now here, packing in more songs and game modes than ever before. In fact, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call not only contains several times the number of songs as its predecessor, but a vastly larger number of game modes, collectables, and characters. Yes, bigger is truly better. Unfortunately, however, a few shortcomings prevent Curtain Call from truly reaching its full potential.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Ghosts of nights hunched in front of a television, slowly spiraling up the Tower of Babil; squinting at blurry Chocograph pieces; running FATEs in hopes of an Atma drop. We live in these games for a spell, in a liminal universe—ones constructed for profit by Square-Enix, of course—but also co-constructed by ourselves. Little wonder that Curtain Call feels a bit like home.

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Sep 11, 2014

While Theatrhythm Final Fantasy was a great tribute to the franchise's music, Curtain Call goes the extra mile with tons of additional content to become the definitive game in the series.

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8 / 10
Sep 15, 2014

A genuine improvement on the original and so stuffed with content that you'll need several new Final Fantasy games before another sequel is necessary.

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