Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure dated for North America

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure has received a North American release date, confirmed through the SEGA Blog.

It’ll release across North America on July 10th, having previously been scheduled for a Q1 2012 launch.

The game combines a thrilling twist-filled adventure with rhythm-based challenges, as players traverse an anime-styled Paris as sharp-suited Raphael, whose alter ego is Phantom R.

He’s an honourable thief, who always returns the loot he steals a few days later, and together with your canine companion Fondue, you must solve the mystery behind your father’s disappearance once and for all.

Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure is due to release for Nintendo 3DS on April 5th in Europe, and July 10th in North America.