Despite having so many songs, Theatrhythm Final Bar DLC is still missing some key tracks
Theatrhythm Final Bar Lineis a celebration of Square Enix’s musical history, not justFinal Fantasy,and theTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC lineup will give you the game hundreds of songs when all things are said and done. Over the course of the year, the publisher will beadding songsfromNieR, Octopath Traveler, Romancing SaGa, Live A Live,andThe World Ends with Youto the rhythm game as DLC.
Currently, there are twoTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC packs that have not been confirmed as of the time of writing. Those will release on October 11 and November 1. Let’s discuss which songs from Square Enix’s catalog would be perfect forTheatrhythm Final Bar Line.
1. “Dearly Beloved” fromKingdom Hearts 3
Featured as one of Destructoid’sbestKingdom Heartssongs, “Dearly Beloved” is an iconic video game track that should be featured inTheatrhythm Final Bar Line.The stunning piano-led melody would be great to play against a video montage of the events from theKingdom Heartsseries. You can also feature the bombastic jazzy version of “Dearly Beloved” from the music-rhythm take on the franchiseKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memoryif you need a track with more energy behind it.
2. “Strange World – Marching Through The Fields” fromDragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
It’s a shame that theTheatrhythmgame based onDragon Questnever made it to the West. Square Enix can redeem that by including “Strange World – Marching Through The Fields” in this game as DLC. The piece is absolutely beautiful with a tremendous flow to it. It starts off as a slow, striking number and then elevates in tempo with heightened percussion. The strong theme carries through as the hero inDragon Quest VIIIexplores the open world. Playing this inTheatrhythm: Final Bar Line,with its unexpected twists and turns, would be great gameplay-wise.
3. AFinal Fantasy XVIInclusion
WithFinal Fantasy XVIreleasing this summer, it would make sense to tie in the game’s music asTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC. That would be a fun promotional move. They could drop it as free DLC as a way to futureproof this rhythm game, at least for the near future. The music from the trailers so far has been epic. Whenever a choir is in the background of some thumping tunes, you’re in for a good time inTheatrhythm Final Bar Line.Alex Moukala, in the above video, recreated the theme we’ve heard from the “Awakening” trailer, so you can get an idea of what it would be like.
4. “New Bodhum” fromFinal Fantasy XIII-2
This track inFinal Fantasy XIII-2is so underrated that it wasn’t even included in the base song list forTheatrhythm Final Bar Line.“New Bodhum” fromFinal Fantasy XIII-2is such a banger with some striking piano playing, an atmospheric vocal track, and pumped-up percussion that will get you energized. Like “Marching Through The Fields,”its flow is pleasing as the instruments rise to the chorus. This would make for a funTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC addition.
5. “bird in the hand” fromNEO: The World Ends with You
It’s a shame that one ofNEO: The World Ends with You‘s best songs, “bird in the hand,” hasn’t made theTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC song list yet. It has a unique funk/hip-hop sound with exciting instrumentals, catchy vocals, and intriguing rap elements. It would certainly stand out in a game that has many orchestral pieces from the mainlineFinal Fantasyentries.
6. “Simple and Clean” fromKingdom Hearts
If you need a new vocal track as part of theTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC lineup, “Simple and Clean” fromKingdom Heartsis one of the best options. Yes, the lyrics are silly. However, Hikaru Utada’s enchanting vocals in this song will transport you back to your childhood. It will be great to play this inTheatrhythm Final Bar Lineas you take out cactuars and tonberries. Don’t make us say, “Please, oh baby” for this song, Square Enix.
7.“Struggle” fromRadiata Stories
Radiata Storiesis probably a game you haven’t heard of for a while, and it’s certainly one of Square Enix’s hidden gems. While the soundtrack isn’t too stellar across the board when compared to other Square Enix classics, it would be fun to have a medley of the “Struggle” battle themes in the game. “Struggle I” is an energetic number that would apply itself to a thrilling song inTheatrhythm Final Bar Line. “Struggle 2″ has more of a rocky inspiration behind it, with a few Japanese instruments like the taiko drum in the background complimenting the track. Lastly, “Struggle 3” has a more jazzy take on the main theme. Mix them all together, and you should have a fascinatingTheatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC song to play.
8.Forspoken’sMain Title Theme
Forspokenmay be a disappointment for many, but the opening music is absolutely something to admire. The mix of hip-hop elements with the grand orchestrated nature of a fantasy epic blends beautifully in this song. It matches the tone and concept of the game perfectly. The theme also has a dynamic flow to it, letting the developers ofTheatrhythm Final Bar Lineadd interesting gameplay elements to the song. It would also be neat if Frey became a DLC character of some kind you can unlock for your party.
9. “Max and Chloe” fromLife is Strange
If you want to celebrate all of Square Enix’s music inTheatrhythm Final Bar Line,it should look towards some of its Western-made IPs.Life is Strangeis a memorable game for many. This beautiful theme is played during the end credits of the first game. It’s a guitar-forward piece that reflects the emotional bond between the two characters after facing enormous circumstances. It’s not the most exciting piece in Square Enix’s history of music, but the stirring instrumentals and simple nod towards the beloved seriesas Theatrhythm Final Bar LineDLC would be a neat touch.
10. Guest Remixes
One of the coolest aspects ofFinal Fantasysoundtracks is how they can be translated into different genres or reworked by talented musicians around the world. It would be cool to see video game cover artists release a DLC pack based on their favorite themes from the franchise. For example,Sonic Maniacomposer Tee Lopes released a Ranchera remix of “Tifa’s Theme” fromFinal Fantasy VII.It sounds remarkably fitting. Cover artist and now composer Carlos “insaneintherainmusic” Eiene (alongside Julia Henderson) has also made a stellar jazzy“Sunleth Waterscape”cover fromFinal Fantasy XIII.Hearing their talents in a game like this would be a fantastic treat forFinal Fantasyfans.
