| Theatrhythm Final Bar Line | |
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| Developer(s) | indieszero |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
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| Producer(s) | Ichiro Hazama |
| Artist(s) | Mika Okauchi |
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| Release | February 16, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[a] is a 2023 rhythm game developed by indieszero and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It is the fifth entry in the Theatrhythm sub-series. Its gameplay is mechanically similar to prior entries in the series, involving players' timing inputs to various pieces of themed music.
As the title Final Bar Line indicates, it is the final installment in the Theatrhythm series. With a development period of approximately two years, the game was designed to appeal to both casual and hardcore players. It features 505 tracks, including the main and spin-offs of Final Fantasy titles and other Square Enix games. The game's design was influenced by previous entries in the series, including Nintendo 3DS titles Curtain Call (2014) and Theatrhythm Dragon Quest (2015) and the arcade game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival (2016), with a focus on accessibility and engaging gameplay as well as an enhanced role-playing element.
Final Bar Line received positive reviews. Critics praised the idea of the fusion of Final Fantasy and rhythm gameplay and recommended the title to fans of Final Fantasy or rhythm gamers. The extensive and diverse track library was a highlight, and the beatmaps, which balanced accessibility for beginners and challenge for hardcore players, were particularly praised. However, the role-playing elements and the removal of the stylus control received mixed reviews.
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