Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure, Nintendo 3DS, £32.99 ENTER the secret life of Raphael, infamous among Parisians as an honourable thief who steals famous works of art only to return them days later.

Help him find the Wristlet of Tiamat to unmask the mystery behind his father’s disappearance.

But don’t forget to bring your toe-tapping rhythm skills with you.

While unravelling the truth, you’ll be bombarded with rhythm challenges to master, requiring you to tap the screen, swipe the stylus and control the gyro to the beat of the music.

With by stylish animations, 3D maps and gorgeous Paris landscapes, Rhythm Thief is a unique title with the quality of graphics and gameplay to really make it stand out.

4/5