THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE (NSP, XCI) ROM + v1.0.4 Update + All DLCs

THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE is a rhythm game developed by Indieszero and published by Square Enix for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It is the fifth entry in the Theatrhythm sub-series, following Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012), Curtain Call (2014), Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (2015), and the arcade-exclusive Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival (2016).

Its gameplay is mechanically similar to prior entries in the series, involving players’ timing inputs to various pieces of themed music. However, the assortment of music has been expanded to encompass various Square Enix franchises outside the flagship Final Fantasy series. It was released on February 16, 2023.

The Theatrhythm series of FINAL FANTASY music games arrives on Nintendo Switch! Packed with 385 handpicked tracks from the entire FINAL FANTASY series, it’s a rhythm-action game at its best. Uniting the melodies of FINAL FANTASY!

With 46 games represented, including the latest tracks from FFI to FFXV, plus remakes, spin-offs, and diverse soundtracks, relive thrilling battles and emotions with stunning music and videos. Dive into the beat! Match the on-screen triggers on 3 different stages, pressing buttons in time with the music.

With intuitive controls and four difficulty settings, anyone can jump in and have a blast. Joy-Con™ controller support for shared play. Online multiplayer for 8 players! Experience chaotic Multi Battles where everyone joins forces! Outmaneuver rivals with your Burst abilities to secure victory.

After the battle, don’t forget to exchange ProfiCards! Assemble your dream team! Select from 104 characters, including adorable versions of classic favorites and monsters. Engage in exciting RPG battles combined with rhythmic action. Strengthen your team for the next challenges.

Immerse in music and video! Enjoy a music player and theatre modes, savoring your collected tracks and movies without the rhythm game pressure. Take your time and indulge in the musical journey.

GAMEPLAY

As with prior entries, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is a rhythm video game incorporating RPG elements. Players assume control of a party of characters from the Final Fantasy series. Compared to the original and Curtain Call, note charts in Final Bar Line are the ones from All-Star Carnival and introduce multiple simultaneous inputs, sometimes calling for four inputs at once from any of the buttons (including shoulder buttons) or for two simultaneous Slide inputs moving both the left and right sticks in certain directions.

Pair Mode, where two players can play together, also returns from All-Star Carnival, as does the added Supreme difficulty on some songs. In addition, the multiplayer mode, Multi Battle, can now accommodate up to 4 players per room instead of just 2. Event Music Sequences, which return from Curtain Call, have been drastically reworked for button inputs, now being played from a top-down view similar to Theatrhythm Dragon Quest.

Additionally, all Event Music Sequences scenes have been reshot, with “Opening” from Final Fantasy Tactics now having its footage from the original PlayStation release, rather than the pre-rendered cutscenes from The War of the Lions rerelease. Music has been added since All-Star Carnival from Final Fantasy XIV, XVI, and the VII Remake in addition to the mobile Mobius Final Fantasy and Record Keeper.

In addition, music from other Square Enix games is available as paid downloadable content. Specifically, music from SaGa Frontier was available on release day, with packs to be released including music from Live A Live, The World Ends with You, Octopath Traveler, Nier, Xenogears, the Chrono series, and the Mana series.