ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: 2-16-2023
Moby Score (1-10): 8.5
Genre(s): Action, Sci-fi / futuristic, Side view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy, Music / rhythm, 2D scrolling, Direct control
Media Type(s): Physical
To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. See PlayStation.com/bc for more details.
A rhythm action game packed with 385 carefully selected music tracks from across the whole FINAL FANTASY series.
*Sets containing the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line game plus additional content are also available with the Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Digital Deluxe Edition and Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Premium Digital Deluxe Edition. Please be careful to avoid making duplicate purchases.
Offline multiplayer (2 players)
Online multiplayer (2-4 players). A paid-for PlayStation Plus membership is required. Online features require an account and are subject to our terms of service (playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service), our privacy policy (playstationnetwork.com/privacy-policy), and the game publisher’s privacy policy.
Remote Play allows users to connect to and play games on their PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5 using a mobile device, PC, or another PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5.
Optional In-game purchases
Online features require an account and are subject to terms of service (playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service), privacy policy (playstationnetwork.com/privacy-policy), and the game publisher’s privacy policy.
Online features require an account and are subject to terms of service and applicable privacy policy (playstationnetwork.com/terms-of-service & playstationnetwork.com/privacy-policy).
Software subject to license (us.playstation.com/softwarelicense).
One-time license fee for play on account’s designated primary PS4™ system and other PS4™ systems when signed in with that account.
Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line is a single-player and multiplayer rhythm game that brings the long-running Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy series to consoles. The player forms a party of characters drawn from across the Final Fantasy franchise and plays through music stages that recount iconic battles, adventures, and journeys from the series’ history. Each song corresponds to a playable level, and the player’s timing and accuracy determine both the performance of the music and the progress of the characters on screen.
Gameplay is structured around three primary note inputs: taps, holds, and directional flicks. These notes appear along different stage formats. Battle Music Stages use a four-lane interface where party members face waves of enemies, with simultaneous notes and faster sequences introduced at higher difficulties. Field Music Stages feature a single scrolling lane that mimics exploration across a landscape, requiring careful tracking of hold notes that rise and fall with the melody. Event Music Stages, returning from earlier entries, play cinematic sequences from Final Fantasy titles while players follow a line of notes across the screen.
Each cleared stage rewards experience points for the chosen party of characters. Over 100 characters can be unlocked, each with unique stats, abilities, and roles in combat. Characters can attack, heal, or cast spells automatically depending on their abilities, which are activated by hitting notes correctly. The player can build teams to suit specific strategies, combining characters to boost damage, improve survival, or earn more rewards. Monsters and bosses appear during Battle Music Stages, and defeating them requires consistent accuracy to maximize damage.
Progression is tied to Series Quests, which allow players to follow curated sets of songs representing different Final Fantasy titles. Completing objectives within these quests unlocks new tracks, characters, and treasures. Rhythmia points are accumulated as an overall score, measuring the player’s progress through the game’s massive soundtrack of over 350 songs. Additional content expands the library with music from spin-offs and other Square Enix titles, offered through deluxe and downloadable content editions.
Secondary features include local co-op and online multiplayer modes. In Pair Play, two players can share the same screen and cooperate to clear songs. In Online Multi-Battle, up to four players compete for the highest score, while sending “bursts†that disrupt opponents’ note patterns. Customization options allow players to change button layouts, difficulty levels, and visual styles to suit preference. CollectaCards, unlockable artwork, and other cosmetic rewards provide incentives beyond music completion.







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