A rhythmic tribute to one of the longest running video game franchises of all-time. From the fifteen mainline entries - and their sequels/spin-offs/remakes - to the more niche titles such as Mobius and Chocobo Mystery Dungeon, Final Bar Line has one of the most selective playlists ever in a rhythm game. Seriously, nearly 400 Final Fantasy songs and they STILL don’t include every single game (My Life as a King deserved an inclusion…). But what Theatrhythm presents is a harmonious legacy that really excels at showing the musical progression of video games. The polyphonic bit tunes of FFI and FFII soon grow into elaborate orchestral pieces from FFXIII and FFXV, and it’s genuinely awe-inspiring. It showcases the franchise’s strength musically, injecting harmonies into your mind where you’ll subconsciously start humming them every night!

Over 100 characters to unlock and choose from in a rudimentary but pleasant RPG mechanic that allows the likes of Cloud, Lightning and Noctis to fight enemies while you’re tapping and holding notes. The tracks are well-designed in terms of note placement and unbelievably challenges your reflexes on Ultimate difficulty (I felt like a GOD clearing “One Winged Angel - Rebirth”). Over 1,000 collectible memorabilia cards to keep you coming back for more, including cute screenshots from each of the games. And those cinematic levels? chef’s kiss

I just wish the RPG aspect and quests were more evolved than just a visual distraction while completing the tracks. But as someone who really hasn’t experienced Final Fantasy in all its glory, I got chills when those Theatrhythm medleys started playing. What a legacy!