Riviera: The Promised Land

 Game Boy Advance
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
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  1. VampiricS
    Jul 18, 2005
    8
    One of the best role playing games on the gameboy advance, perfect for people that can't play for hours long. The abgility to save everywhere even during battle makes it perfect for the handheld. Graphically, the game artstyle is georgeous, and the audio fits the game really well, some o fthe overskills used in the game are really a joy to look at. The gameplay itself can seem simple One of the best role playing games on the gameboy advance, perfect for people that can't play for hours long. The abgility to save everywhere even during battle makes it perfect for the handheld. Graphically, the game artstyle is georgeous, and the audio fits the game really well, some o fthe overskills used in the game are really a joy to look at. The gameplay itself can seem simple at first, but there is a new kind of depth to it and some nice innovations. The leveling up system is really done differently there, and each weapon or item can have different effects depending on who's using it. All in all a really good role playing game for every GBA users.… Expand
  2. Kevin
    Apr 4, 2005
    10
    A Must Get Game!
  3. Chico
    Jun 30, 2005
    10
    Best of Best.
  4. Trav
    Jul 2, 2005
    10
    This is a classice RPG, and a must buy for any Role Playing Game fan. It is worth every penny.
  5. Bas
    Jul 4, 2005
    10
    Great graphics, fun story, good gameplay, but very textheavy. If you don't like reading too much in games, subtract 2 points of my score. Otherwise, fantastic game.
  6. 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.
  7. [Anonymous]
    Aug 22, 2005
    10
    An incredible game.
  8. BonbonA.
    Aug 3, 2005
    8
    I would simply like to say, this game is pretty good. Nice storyline, anime graphics, with voice actors and gameplay. It's really good for RPG lovers and really perfect for those who luph long stories. But, they need to make some improvements on the music. Still, it's enough to be an awesome RPG game.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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 repetetive at the end though.
  12. 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 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 armasBastante 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

Awards & Rankings

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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

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    80
    9 / 8 / 7 / 8 - 32 gold [Nov 2004]
  2. 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.
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  3. Inside Gamer Online
    88
    The game also features some nice unlockables as well as multiple endings for every character in the party. And just in case you need another incentive, Atlus isn't shipping too many copies either, so grab it while you can.
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