Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call
© 2014 Square Enix, Inc.
If you like the dramatic, swooping symphonic music featured in Final Fantasy games, and rhythm matching game play (and you happen to own a Nintendo 2DS or 3DS), this is the ideal game for you. A mix of music, story and fine motor skills this sequel to the first Final Fantasy rhythm action game (released in 2012) expands on the original with new game modes, 221 songs and 60 playable characters. You can tap and swipe along to the beats and harmonies as the stylized characters battle their way through worlds. Content includes 26 years of Final Fantasy music, plus songs and characters from recent and upcoming releases. You can play in either Versus Mode (head-to-head) or Quest Medley (customize a party of characters to engage in music-based battles against series bosses). CTR tester Zig says "If you don't currently care for music and rhythm games, you probably won't like this game. However if you are a serious fan of the Final Fantasy series, you'll probably like the music from Final Fantasy editions. In terms of what you do, there's not much that sets this game apart from any other music/rhythm game. You have to hit a button or move the stylus on the screen to get a note to line up with a specific point on the screen."
$40, Nintendo 3DS
Teaches: music, rhythm, fine motor control
CTR Rating: 90%