Theatrythm to Serenade North America This Summer
The popular (in Japan) rhythm game gets a North American release window
Final Fantasy has produced some odd spinoffs, but none are quite so odd and charming as the franchise’s first foray onto the Nintendo 3DS, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Upon its release in Japan this past February the rhythm/RPG hybrid saw a 90% sell through, pushing just under 70,000 units in its first week alone. While it had been previously noted that the game would be coming to North America at some point, it wasn’t until today that we had any inkling as to when that could be.
Squaresoft has informed us that Theatrhythm Final Fantasy will waltz its way to the Americas this summer. When exactly this summer? Your guess is as good as ours. The game will feature over 70 musical scores from various games spanning the franchise's illustrious 25 year history.
We’re still awaiting word as to whether day one DLC released in Japan which added up to 8 additional songs to the game’s vast library of tunes will be included, but that is likely a formality at this point.
We’ll have more information on this 3DS exclusive as it becomes available.
Press Release
SQUARE ENIX MERGES MUSIC AND ROLE PLAYING GENRES WITH
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 characters
Product Summary
Title THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY
Platform Nintendo 3DS handheld system
Genre Music Rhythm Game
Release Date Summer 2012
Related Links
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY Official website:
www.theatrhythm.com
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY Official Facebook® Page:
www.facebook.com/theatrhythm
THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About FINAL FANTASY
Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the FINAL FANTASY series has achieved a cumulative shipment of over 100 million units worldwide.
About SQUARE ENIX, Inc.
SQUARE ENIX, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the SQUARE ENIX Group. The SQUARE ENIX Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 59 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. SQUARE ENIX, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of SQUARE ENIX Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na.
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