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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line 2023
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a 2023 rhythm video game developed by indieszero and sAs and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It represents the fifth title in the Theatrhythm sub-series of the Final Fantasy franchise. Gameplay mechanics mirror those of earlier games in the series, requiring players to time their inputs to various themed musical pieces.
The name Final Bar Line signals its position as the concluding entry in the Theatrhythm series. Development lasted around two years, with the goal of attracting both casual and dedicated players. The game includes 505 tracks, featuring music from mainline and spin-off Final Fantasy games along with selections from other Square Enix titles. Design elements drew from earlier works including the Nintendo 3DS releases Curtain Call (2014) and Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (2015), as well as the arcade title Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival (2016). This approach emphasized accessibility, engaging gameplay, and expanded role-playing components.
The game garnered favorable reviews. Critics appreciated how the fusion of Final Fantasy and rhythm mechanics worked well together and recommended it to fans of either genre. The broad and varied selection of songs stood out as a major strength. The beatmaps were noted for balancing beginner-friendly design with sufficient difficulty for experienced players. Nonetheless, some criticism emerged regarding the role-playing features and the elimination of stylus controls.
Crew
- Director
- Tetsuya Nomura, Masanobu Suzui, Tsukasa Okayasu
- Artist
- Atsuhiro Tsuchiya
- Producer
- Ichiro Hazama
Details
- Developer
- indieszero, sAs
- Publisher
- Square Enix Creative Studio I
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- Modes
- Single-player, multiplayer
- Engine
- Unity
- Series
- Final Fantasy, Theatrhythm
