Overview
- Also Known As
- Rhythm Phantom Thief R: Inheritance of the Emperor Napoleon (JPN)
- Number of Players
- 2
- Genre
- Release Date
3DS
10th Jul 2012
5th Apr 2012
19th Jan 2012
- Series
- Tags
- Feature Support
- Official Site
- sega.com
Reviews
Review Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure (3DS)
It’s got the rhythm
The early part of 2012 has brought us some blockbuster titles on 3DS that, in their own way, involve plenty of tension and shooting enemies. Perhaps it’s time to sit back and indulge in something a little more off the wall and unexpected, and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure certainly fits the bill. Despite the...
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About The Game
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure sees players enter the secret life of Raphael, infamous among Parisians as an honourable thief for stealing famous works of art only to return it days later.
Dive into Raphael’s world and help him find the Wristlet of Tiamat to unmask the mystery behind his father’s disappearance. Whilst unravelling the truth players will encounter an assortment of different rhythm challenges to master. Tap the screen, swipe the Nintendo 3DS stylus and control the gyro to the beat of the music to manoeuvre Raphael through the unique streets of Paris, brought to life by stylish animations and vibrant 3D maps and landscapes.
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure offers a unique enjoyable single player experience, as well as toe-tapping multiplayer and uses the innovative StreetPass™ communication system. Unearth the clues hidden behind treasures scattered around Paris, call on your sense of rhythm and use all your puzzle solving skills to help Raphael get to the bottom of the mystery.
Comments 15
This is like Professor Layton cross Rhythm Heaven!
I like it!
ohhh coooooooooooool
I WANT SO BAD!
Played the demo. I couldn't get into to it but if u like rhythm action u will definately like this. Its got great anime visuals and makes u smile.
I've just played the demo - I really wanted it to be like - Elite Beat Agents - the music is great but haven't enamoured to the gameplay in rhythm Thief
@cfgk24 noooooooooooooooooo don't tell me that...
/me wants EBA2 SOOOOOO BAAAAAD u____u
Wow, the demo is awesome. I really want this game now.
Music in the demo is class. This game might well be a worthy purchase, and this genre's never really been my thing.
The demo was a big surprise! I want this game now.
This looks to be fun , seriously i want a variety of games and this one looks like it be something to pick up , thank god theres gamefly and blockbuster etc.
The wait for the US will be long, but I can take it! Bring on the rhythm!
less than a month to go now, can't wait
and wait, what demo?!?! arg
After trying the demo, I'm no longer interested in getting the game right away. It doesn't seem to hold a candle to Theatrhythm...
I hope I'm wrong. I'll wait until it drops in price.
Wish a sequel existed
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