Theatrhythm Final Fantasy announced for North America and Europe
Posted on March 22, 2012 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News
Note: The press release below pertains to North America, but Square Enix has also confirmed a Summer 2012 launch for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.
First-Ever Music-Themed Title Commemorates FINAL FANTASY Franchise’s 25th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES (Mar. 22, 2012) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, announced THEATRHYTHM™ FINAL FANTASY® (pronounced “theater rhythm”) exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system. This year marks the 25th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY, and THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is the first music rhythm game in the history of the world famous franchise.
Developed by rhythm game veteran indieszero, SQUARE ENIX brings more than 70 musical scores spanning 25 years to THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY. The title features music from key events, lush field themes and decisive battle arrangements.
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY features a hybrid of music rhythm gameplay with RPG elements. Adorably re-designed heroes from the catalogue of FINAL FANTASY titles will set out on an adventure to combat memorable villains with the rhythmic taps of the player’s stylus. Players can:
Revisit their most cherished memories from each FINAL FANTASY title
Strive to achieve the highest ranks in the challenge mode
Collect and share “dark notes,” a random music sheet that is riddled with hidden loot within the Chaos Shrine
Seek out crystal shards to unlock hidden charactersProduct Summary
Title THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY
Platform Nintendo 3DS handheld systemGenre Music Rhythm Game
Release Date Summer 2012
