Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call

 3DS
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 227 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 181 out of 227
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 227
  3. Negative: 33 out of 227
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  1. deadlysilentbob
    Feb 25, 2015
    7
    good game and i loved the RIDICULOUS number of songs/characters the game comes boxed with but some of the graphics actualy made me ill during my playing it. in particular this would be the rainbow during the regular songs and the tilting screen during the airship songs.

    if you are visualy sensitive be aware of these features otherwise buy away!
  2. macdonaldc
    Feb 21, 2018
    6
    What cannot be denied about this game is the addictive quality of the levels. There came a point after about 5 hours of gameplay, where the realisation hit that realistically I was playing for upgrades that are essentially pointless; (in-game sound effects, new characters - which in truth have no personality). For a split second I was excited to have a decision, do I unlock princess garnetWhat cannot be denied about this game is the addictive quality of the levels. There came a point after about 5 hours of gameplay, where the realisation hit that realistically I was playing for upgrades that are essentially pointless; (in-game sound effects, new characters - which in truth have no personality). For a split second I was excited to have a decision, do I unlock princess garnet from Final Fantasy IX or Tifa from Final Fantasy VII? Once I had chosen, it was apparent that it didn't make the slightest difference to my playing.

    There is no criticism for the in-game content; much like a typical Final Fantasy game that can always be depended upon for plenty of game content. There are tracks to play from all the main games to date and even some of the more obscure spin-offs of the series. That being said, having to spend 89p to play some of the e-store tracks does seem rather exorbitant. Although the game definitely improves upon the original Theatrhythm, it doesn't have a big enough hook to make me want to play more than a few hours casually. I tried out the medley quests until I got bored of them and then played a few tracks from the recently added Final Fantasy XIII-3 but then I was ready to trade it in.

    + Masses of unlockable content
    + Improves upon gameplay elements of predecessor

    - Buying bonus content can get expensive
    - Replay value gets a little stagnant    … Expand
  3. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    7
    If you love the Uematsu music, go a buy this rythim game, push the right bottom on the right moment and you are on the other side, beatufil background will join you on your adventure, con. well that's all the game
  4. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    6
    Theatrhythm final fantasy = 6/10
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#22 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#20 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Digital Trends
    Nov 25, 2014
    80
    Curtain Call is a rhythm game filled with artful nostalgia, but elements like the Quests elevate it beyond enjoyable pandering.
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  2. FNintendo
    Nov 11, 2014
    90
    Its enormous musical selection means that any dedicated player will easily spend over one hundred hours trying to unlock everything and among the rhythm and music genre, this is an indispensable buy.
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  3. GameCritics
    Oct 26, 2014
    70
    With gameplay limited to simple taps and swipes, I realize that only a niche group of people would enjoy the time spent here, and honestly, I don't feel as though Curtain Call is a complete game—I prefer to think of it as an interactive music player.
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