[h2][i]Riviera: The Promised Land[/i] is an early 2000s J-RPG more akin to a visual novel that gave me lots of fond nostalgia, but ultimately did not impress me much with its story or characters.[/h2] An angel is tasked with bringing about the end of the world to purge it of the demons that plague it. This happened once before, a thousand years ago – which has been more than enough time for the current world to grow into a beautiful paradise filled with lively inhabitants called sprites. Can these beings and their world truly be sacrificed to rid of the demons? You play as Ein, the Grim Angel faced with this moral dilemma. Eventually, four young women – sprites from the village of Elendia – join you on your quest, and show you the beauty of Riviera. [u]A very meh 5 out of 10 for me that makes me wish for a neutral rating on Steam.[/u] This was kind of a nostalgia buy for me. It was fun to revisit something that I vaguely remembered playing when I was a young teen. Style, mu...
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About This Game
You can enjoy the remastered version of "Riviera: The Promised Land", the first work in the Dept. Heaven Episodes series, on Steam!
Equipped with various additional convenient functions, the ease of play has been improved!
It's full of elements that will satisfy everyone from first-time players to experienced players!
On the way, Ursula, the guardian of the Riviera, appears and is thwarted by the Grim Angels' intrusion.
Ein, whose memories were sealed by Ursula's attack, wakes up in Elendia, where the spirits live...
■User-friendliness has also been further improved in the Steam version!
Equipped with various additional convenient functions, the ease of play has been improved!
It's full of elements that will satisfy everyone from first-time players to experienced players!
■Story
At the behest of Hector, who is one of the Seven Magi, the Grim Angel Ein and his familiar, Rose, along with another Grim Angel named Ledah, all head to Riviera, an island floating in Asgard.On the way, Ursula, the guardian of the Riviera, appears and is thwarted by the Grim Angels' intrusion.
Ein, whose memories were sealed by Ursula's attack, wakes up in Elendia, where the spirits live...
■Game Features
- Easy-to-operate field exploration!
- A unique battle system where your skills are determined by the items you own!
- Who are your close comrades? A favorability system that changes depending on your choices!
- More than 90 illustrations to liven up events!
■Remastered Additional Elements
- BGM change function with 5 types of sound sources!
- Play mode with up to 5x speed!
- Event skip function!
- All illustrations are available in HD!
- Reliable auto save function!
- Ease of play greatly improved by difficulty level and mode selection!
- Boost function that allows you to quickly learn skills!
- Improved user-friendly interface!
- Function to switch voices between Japanese and English!
■User-friendliness has also been further improved in the Steam version!
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User Reviews
Mixed
2 user reviews
50%
Positive
User #622333
english
14 hrs at review
User #232125
english
66 hrs at review
One of my childhood favorites. There's really no other game like it. Play it.
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 64bit
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 700 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows10 64bit
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Riviera: The Promised Land cost?
Riviera: The Promised Land costs $34.99.
What are the system requirements for Riviera: The Promised Land?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows10 64bit Memory: 2 GB RAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 700 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows10 64bit Memory: 2 GB RAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is Riviera: The Promised Land available on?
Riviera: The Promised Land is available on Windows PC.
Is Riviera: The Promised Land worth buying?
Riviera: The Promised Land has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was Riviera: The Promised Land released?
Riviera: The Promised Land was released on Jul 16, 2024.
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