Sting's classic RPG ported to PSP. Original turn-based combat system and gripping story, a portable JRPG reference.
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Category
RPG1 player12+
Description
Riviera - The Promised Land by Atlus, released in 2006 in Europe and 2007 in the West. RPG with original combat mechanics featuring an inventory of weapons that wear out with use. Fallen angel Ein explores the promised land in a narrative adventure with numerous dialogues.
Riviera - The Promised Land review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,24 GB📅13/10/2006
Published by Atlus
Riviera - The Promised Land (PSP) price, value & rarity
European PAL pressing of the PSP port of Riviera, rarer than the American version owing to reduced European distribution for this niche Sting RPG. The European disc completes the Western gallery of a cult title from the Dept. Heaven collection and is often the hardest piece to assemble for anyone gathering the game's editions. Desirability rests on that print imbalance in favor of PAL and on the series' aura.
An underrated gem
Far from the genre's conventions, this Atlus J-RPG ditches free exploration for a guided structure and a weapon system that wears down with use, disorienting but clever. Its atypical approach and static pace divided players. But its careful writing and retro charm will delight fans of RPGs off the beaten path.
