Final Fantasy is a game franchise that, even if you’ve never played it, you know what it is. From humble beginnings as a simple pixel RPG on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 to a massively multiplayer online game, the series has conquered most mediums in its 30-plus year history.
As with previous entries in the Theatrhythm series, Final Bar Line blends the traditional RPG elements of Final Fantasy with timed inputs set to a soundtrack that spans the series.
Playing the game consists of playing through sections representing the different games and music from the series. To unlock new game sections, you have to collect keys that can be found throughout the different levels.
You can hit any button for red and green cues, including triggers, but green means you have to hold the button down. Yellow arrow cues mean moving one or both analog sticks toward the arrow.
Simple and familiar rhythm game mechanics mean Theatrhythm is easy to pick up for rhythm game newbies. The multiple difficulty settings mean that even hardcore rhythm game veterans will get a challenge.
The music of Final Fantasy is incredibly diverse. It ranges from operatic epics such as Answers from Final Fantasy XIV to insane guitar riffs in The Dance of Silver and Crimson from Final Fantasy XV.
Finishing full game collections will unlock the characters of that game. Every character has unique abilities, just like the originals. Magic, fighting, hunting, and healing are the main character classes; each character has specialties within that.