Theatrhythm Final Bar Line

WayTooManyGamesOliver Shellding

10/10

I have been playing video games for more than three decades now, and the effect games have on me comes and goes. There are titles that positively captivate my attention with ideas and presentation, and ones that simply raise an eyebrow in terms of tenacity and innovation. There are games that have bored me to tears, deeply disturbed me, and generally offended my sensibilities through good taste and social climate. But for me, and for many people my age (I imagine), there’s never quite been ...

GGReconHarry Boulton

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Game InformerWesley LeBlanc

9/10

The Theatrhythm series has been a standout, if criminally underplayed, example of how to both showcase a series’ excellent set of scores while celebrating a prolific franchise’s history. Since the previous entry’s release on 3DS in 2014, Final Fantasy music has evolved thanks to the releases of Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XIV expansions, remakes, and more. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line folds these additions into a mix of returning classics and lesser-known tunes to create an amazing catalog of songs to play through in the series’ trademark take on the rhythm genre.

GameSpewKim Snaith

9/10

An incredible celebration of the series from across the years, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a must-play for any Final Fantasy fan. Beautifully presented with multiple modes and potentially endless gameplay, this is one of the best rhythm games you could possibly own. It’s an absolute joy to play – just as tapping along to the Golden Saucer’s theme tune, or Balamb Garden’s theme should be.

Final WeaponPayne Grist

Theatrhytm Final Bar Line is a fun time with amazing music and thoughtful options. The accessibility in the game truly allows Final Bar Line to excel above its predecessors. Final Bar Line is a celebration of the grand Final Fantasy series, with hundreds of songs to relive the dozens of adventures throughout the series. If you're looking for a content-filled rhythm game, look no further than this fantastic title!

COGConnectedJames Paley

86/100

Rhythm games are cool and all, but what if they had RPG elements? Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is here to answer this question. It turns out rhythm games get much cooler when you add this one little twist to the formula. While it’s already fun to practice and eventually master songs, having quests to complete is somehow even better. My first foray into the Theatrhythm series has totally sold me on the formula.

Press StartKieron Verbrugge

8.5/10

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.

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

8.5/10

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.

XboxEraGenghis "Solidus Kraken" Husameddin

8.2/10

P.S. As a collection of music from all across the series, it’s only natural that you’ll run into spoilers for these games. If for some reason you’ve been still holding off that playthrough of Final Fantasy IV, IX, XI, and the like I highly encourage you to stop browsing social media and get on that, stat.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Square Enix has a new Theatrhythm title to celebrate the much-loved music of Final Fantasy. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line gives fans ample opportunity to enjoy a huge selection of fantastic tracks.

Game RantJason Venter

8/10

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line scratches a particular itch, which means the game is unlikely to hold a great deal of immediate appeal for people who aren’t already familiar with the Final Fantasy series. That franchise has produced some amazing music over the years, though, and the fans who already love it will likely welcome a fresh excuse to listen to some of their favorite compositions once again. The combination of music and visual assets could also help franchise newcomers see what they’ve been missing. A little more variety in the compositions included would have been nice, but otherwise, th...

GamingTrendDavid Flynn

75/100

Theatrythm Final Bar Line is a good celebration of Final Fantasy’s musical history. While a few key songs are behind a paywall or missing entirely, fans will find a lot to like here.