Theatrythm (universe)
| Theatrythm (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | indieszero |
| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo 3DS |
| First installment | Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (2012) |
| Latest installment | Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (2023) |
Theatrhythm (シアトリズム, Theatrhythm) is a series of rhythm games published by Square Enix. The game involves using the touch screen in time to various pieces of music.
Franchise Description[edit]
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy was proposed by Square Enix's Ichiro Hazama after working on the film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. It was originally envisioned for the Nintendo DS but development faced difficulties due to the console's limitations. Upon seeing the Nintendo 3DS, Hazama once again gave his idea to his superior Tetsuya Nomura, which resulted in the production for the game on the Nintendo 3DS. While the work title in the proposal file was Final Fantasy in Music, the current title, Theatrhythm, was suggested by Nomura. Development was split between independent developers indieszero and Tokyo-based developer sAs.
For the music selection, the Square Enix staff made a music survey during development of Dissidia Final Fantasy although most of the chosen songs were from Final Fantasy VII. All the songs were included in their original versions with the exception of the "Gurugu Volcano" from the first Final Fantasy which is based on the PlayStation release since the original version was shorter. The idea of using the gods Chaos and Cosmos from Dissidia was proposed by Nomura as both Hazama and he had worked in such game and wanted to continue using them.
A sequel, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, was released for the Nintendo 3DS on April 24, 2014, in Japan, and in September for North America, Australia and Europe. The game features 221 songs and a new versus battle mode.
The third game in the series Theatrhythm Dragon Quest released in 2015 only in Japan and centered on Dragon Quest instead of Final Fantasy.
An arcade-based entry in the series, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: All-Star Carnival, was released in 2016.
Another sequel, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, was released on February 16, 2023, for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Final Bar Line includes 385 songs from various Final Fantasy main soundtracks and arrangement albums. DLC is planned to add a further 90 songs from additional Square Enix franchises including NieR, The World Ends With You, Chrono Trigger, and more.
Gallery[edit]
Gameplay of Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Gameplay of Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
Media with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
The Theatrhythm universe has media represented throughout the Super Smash Bros. series with a total of 1 game.
Theatrhythm Dragon Quest[edit]
- Music:
The Victory! Hero, Fighting Spirits - DRAGON QUEST III, and War Cry tracks are sourced from this game.
