Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call Reviews

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

It may not be a great rhythm/JRPG, but it's a solid FF rhythm game, and for fans, that's probably enough.

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7 / 10
Sep 11, 2014

Still, my plucky band of characters, some favorites and some third-rate, had dungeons to conquer through the power of music. Square Enix pushed this concept much further in Curtain Call, which makes this the ideal proof-of-concept for its odd rhythm-RPG marriage. It's too bad that now that the company has shown how well it can work, it's taking a bow.

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7.4 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2014

Final Fantasy: Theatrhythm Curtain Call is a fun little game that tries to mix in some pseudo-RPG elements into a rhythm game, which sort of works and sort of doesn't. Some of the design decisions, such as having to unlock the settings or the ability to unlock DLC, as well as what seems to be every button in the game seem a bit counter-intuitive, though that may give you a sense of progression in a weird way. Fans of the Final Fantasy games (especially the soundtracks) will enjoy this game, fans of Rhythm games can enjoy this game, and fans of both may thoroughly enjoy this game, especially longtime fans who have played many of the games and have a fondness towards the soundtracks.

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4 / 5.0
Sep 12, 2014

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a game without many flaws.

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Sep 11, 2014

Once you crack the 20,000 rhythmia mark, Curtain Call interrupts whatever you're doing in order to introduce one final medley that celebrates the history and evolution of the series.

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Sep 11, 2014

Addressing many of its predecessor's flaws and dramatically increasing its amount of content, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is definitely worth playing for fans of the original, as well as anyone looking for a fun rhythm game.

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Oct 2, 2014

Curtain Call is a rhythm game filled with artful nostalgia, but elements like the Quests elevate it beyond enjoyable pandering.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 13, 2014

Overall, Curtain Call is an amazing title that satisfies both aficionados of the rhythm genre and Final Fantasy series' soundtrack. With its great music rhythm-action styled gameplay combined with the amazing selection of songs, it takes players through a truly musical experience. In addition to the great selection of songs, the amount of content featured from the series, including the amount of present characters is satisfying as well. I would recommend this game to fans of the Final Fantasy series and rhythm action games combined.

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Sep 20, 2014

Between its expanded soundtrack and new modes, there's more than enough for reason for fans of Theatrhythm to revisit Curtain Call. But if you missed out previously and enjoy Final Fantasy, this is a tremendous package. As a tribute to a franchise's greatest moments, it's almost unparalleled in its breadth and attention to detail, and whether you're a long-time fan or someone who has only skimmed through a few core entries, there's no better way to revisit the series.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Some won't like the piecemeal unlocking method that Curtain Call employs, but if you're a fan of Final Fantasy (and why would you buy this if you weren't?) you'll be used to slow openings, as the game rewards your loyalty and time. The biggest question is whether you'll want to revisit the Theatrhythm world to get the larger song-list, and new Quest mode, and that makes it a tough sell, despite its pick up and play nature.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Considering that it has almost the entire first game housed within it with expanded modes, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a no-brainer for people who never bit the first time around, as well as returning players who are looking to play some extra songs. It still has some of the same series trappings due to its similar nature, but even if you just tackle every song once in free play it's worth the price of entry.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Sep 13, 2014

Curtain Call could be a better game, but its music makes up for the fairly straightforward rhythm action on display. If you've been a stranger to the series until now and want to jump in, Curtain Call offers hundreds of Final Fantasy songs, from the mainline series to the obscure spinoffs. The game might run the risk of being a little too in love with the source material, but, in this case, can you blame it?

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8 / 10.0
Sep 17, 2014

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call adds depth to the best parts of its predecessor

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 11, 2014

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is a massive dose of nostalgia for Final Fantasy fans, and even though it's very similar to its predecessor, there are plenty of reasons to continue your journey down memory lane.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Even if you are madly in love with the music of Final Fantasy, this has so many deep cuts that you may find yourself putting it down slightly more than the original

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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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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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8.5 / 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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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 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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