Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[a] is a rhythm video game, developed by indieszero and published by Square Enix for Nintendo 3DS[5][6] and iOS.

[8] A second sequel, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, was released on February 16, 2023, for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

The game also features downloadable content, allowing players to purchase new songs and stages from the Nintendo eShop.

[12] The game follows the events of the gods Chaos and Cosmos, a similar plot to Dissidia Final Fantasy for the PlayStation Portable.

Chaos causes the crystal to become disrupted, and the only way to return it to normal is to increase a music wave known as "Rhythmia" (known as "Rhythpo" in the Japanese version).

[17] 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.

[19] Theatrhythm Final Fantasy was officially announced for release exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS handheld game console in the Japanese manga anthology Weekly Shōnen Jump.

[29] Commenters also believe the stages were paired with the original atmosphere,[34] noting FMS and BMS reflected planted and exciting mood respectively,[33][24] while EMS evoked a reminiscence.

[38][34][30] Although agreed that the role-playing machines may helpful for completing difficult songs,[35][36] but they felt the four-person party a "visual aid" for providing the "illusion of success":[28] players could rely on their rhythm skills, rendering the character leveling and party arrangement aspects less impactful.

[37][28] Polygon commented that defeating Shrine bosses would cost skilled music gamers a considerable time,[38] while Edge while Edge described the challenge of "slowly unlocking harder, more obscure songs in the Chaos Shrine" as "the game's real challenge".

[29][39] Multiplayer features, including WiFi and StreetPass, received positive reviews,[28][25] but GameSpot hoped there is an online function.

[38] Giant Bomb found the DLC tracks to be worth purchasing but criticized the lack of a preview feature.

[47] Reviews expressed that songs are expensive,[45][41]Re but thought it suited for players who enjoy rhythm game or Final Fantasy and did not care about the cost.

[44][41][42] In the first week of release in Japan, sales of just shy of 70,000 were reported,[48] despite Famitsu giving the 3DS version a score of one ten, two nines, and one eight for a total of 36 out of 40.

"[51] 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.

[8] A second sequel, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, was released on February 16, 2023, for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

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.