Shun Nakamura has stated that Rhythm Thief will be the most emotional rhythm game you'll play - Even more so than Space Channel 5.

Space Channel 5 is quite an adventure and travelling space to save President Peace sure makes for an emotional ride (especially his beautiful singing voice at the end of the game) so when Shun Nakamura says that Rhythm Thief is set to be even more emotional you know you'll be holding back the tears.

When asked what makes Rhythm Thief stand out from other rhythm games, Nakamura stated it was the emotional story... though judging by recent videos, he could have gave a number of answers.

"Let me put it this way: When you hear a song about heartbreak while you're heartbroken yourself, don't you connect with it much more deeply?

Similarly, by giving players a hero to empathise with, all the moments become more powerful. The only other Rhythm game that I can think of that tried to connect with players on an emotional level was Sega's Space Channel 5. I don't think any other rhythm game has ever attempted to engage players' emotions on as many levels as Rhythm Thief does."

Rhythm Thief And The Emperor's Treasure is set to hit the 3DS in February so you only have a month left to get the tubs of ice cream and tissues.