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 the USA 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
💾0,47 GB📅01/11/2005
Published by Atlus
Riviera - The Promised Land (PSP) price, value & rarity
American version of the PSP port of Riviera, a Sting tactical RPG from the Dept. Heaven collection, published by Atlus, whose interaction-based exploration system departs from the genre's codes. Released in a limited run by Atlus USA, whose titles systematically become rare, it grew scarce after release. Desirability combines the Atlus imprint, the cult aura of Dept. Heaven and a real print scarcity, prized by collectors of PSP RPGs.
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.
