Dec 132021
2021 has been the year of niche games I love getting unexpected sequels, to the point where I haven’t even been able to play them all.
On top of all of the sequels that came out this year, Bayonetta 3 and Alan Wake 2 are on the horizon, as well.
But you know what’s one game that still needs a sequel? Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure.
It’s been five years since I played and reviewed this unusual rhythm game (and nine years since it came out), a game I always describe as being similar to Professor Layton in structure, except with rhythm games instead of puzzles.
I’m not the world’s biggest fan of rhythm games, but Rhythm Thief pulled me in with its cast of characters and entertaining story. But as I griped about five years ago, it ends on an overt sequel hook, yet no sequel is anywhere in sight.
Rhythm Thief was published by Sega, but it was developed by a company called Xeen. I wasn’t familiar with the name, but Xeen is still around, since they developed last year’s Trials of Mana remake, as well as a mobile game and an arcade game this year. So it seems there’s nothing that would prevent a Rhythm Thief sequel from being made.
I’m not the only one still waiting for this sequel. In fact, I found a blog devoted to counting the days until a sequel is made, so that person clearly wants a sequel even more than I do.
So in this time of niche games getting sequels… how about it, Sega? Sequel? Maybe a Switch port of the original to test the waters? Here’s hoping we can eventually see a second game in this series.
Would you play a Rhythm Thief sequel?
I really enjoyed the game too! Would be fun to see a sequel, though I could imagine it being more of a phone app than a full console experience given how much less consoles support touch screens. I even forget that the switch has a touchscreen at times. But I would be interested in seeing this fun and quirky world revived.
That’s true, although the Switch still has some games that rely on its touchscreen to a fair degree. I’d be nervous about a mobile-only Rhythm Thief sequel, since that often comes with… other changes. I also could see them doing a sequel that doesn’t rely on touch controls, though.
thanks for mentioning my blog! glad to see more people hoping for a sequel 🙂
Haha, you’re welcome, thanks for commenting! I admire your dedication to counting the days. If we keep hoping for long enough, maybe it’ll finally happen!