Riviera: The Promised Land

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: In Riviera: The Promised Land, you'll follow two fierce warriors--each armed with godly weapons--in a mission to defeat demons once and for all. The adventure included lets you experience more than 30 hours of role-playing gameplay, complete with minigames, multiple endings, and secret pathsIn Riviera: The Promised Land, you'll follow two fierce warriors--each armed with godly weapons--in a mission to defeat demons once and for all. The adventure included lets you experience more than 30 hours of role-playing gameplay, complete with minigames, multiple endings, and secret paths and items. The game's unique item system allows items to function differently depending on which characters equip them.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. eToychest
    90
    It's not going to satisfy if you're in the market for another "Golden Sun" game or a new "Tactics Ogre" game. Despite the screen shots, it is not a tactical RPG, and it breaks a number of genre conventions associated with traditional RPGs. It could be argued, however, that this is the best reason to buy Riviera, as it certainly allows for a very interesting and unique experience with an emphasis on strategy and a wonderful story.
  2. GameSpot
    87
    The game ultimately exceeds expectations thanks to its engrossing story and superslick production values.
  3. BonusStage
    85
    The storyline is captivating, the technical presentation is superb and the unique gameplay twists make for a fresh role-playing experience that's unlike any other currently available.
  4. Just RPG
    79
    A merely solid game in a crowd of giants like "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones." But for all that, it managed to etch itself a little place in my memory, and I can't help but recommend it to any RPGer with a little time and an open mind.
  5. 1UP
    75
    An interesting, entertaining adventure in its own right. Atlus' latest probably won't be to everyone's tastes, but anyone looking for a lengthy, engrossing and above all unique handheld quest this summer would be remiss in passing it up.
  6. N-Insanity
    70
    This would have been a great RPG had it not used all the "uniqueness" that makes it annoying rather that a classic.
  7. netjak
    51
    They tried to cram too many unusual features into the game, and though each is interesting and has potential individually, the resulting hodgepodge is no better than the average RPG.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Kevin
    Apr 4, 2005
    10
    A Must Get Game!
  2. NM
    Feb 16, 2007
    10
    Just an absolute awesome game, the best rpg game I think there is on GBA and possibly PSP in future.
  4. DIckS.
    Jun 14, 2005
    10
    Wowzers this game has really good graphics for gba THe best rpg for GBA or the best rpg for all games EVAR IN DA PORTABLE WORLD.
  5. Skorn2k
    Jul 27, 2005
    10
    By far the best looking RPG game on the GBA!! And if you love Anime-style graphics you can't go wrong with this one.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    An incredible game.
  7. JonL.
    Sep 17, 2005
    9
    Riviera is an excellent game. Like most of the reviewers, it feels like a breath of fresh air. The game does seem to draw out and become Riviera is an excellent game. Like most of the reviewers, it feels like a breath of fresh air. The game does seem to draw out and become repetetive at the end though.… Expand
  8. PabloEnver
    May 23, 2023
    5
    Bastante decepcionante en todos los sentidos. Es de los pocos RP que no he llegado a terminar porque no le cojo el gusto. Graficamente esBastante decepcionante en todos los sentidos. Es de los pocos RP que no he llegado a terminar porque no le cojo el gusto. Graficamente es bastante pobre, y el diseño artístico es bastante regular, en especial el diseño de los niveles. El sistema de batalla no tiene ningun sentido, solo puedes llevar 4 objetos al combate, incluyendo TUS ARMAS, pociones, objetos de ataque, etc. Con las armas puedes aprender habilidades...pero luego solo puedes usarlas si llevas dicho objeto. Un sinsentido absurdo. Encima el inventario es super limitado asique te verás descartando objetos cada dos por tres.… Expand

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#13 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#9 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#25 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005