Sting, a Japanese game developer, has released a remastered version of its 2002 RPG Riviera: The Promised Land on Steam, following its earlier launches on the Switch, iOS, and Google Play. This remaster introduces several updates and improvements, including an English interface, English audio, and subtitles, making the game accessible to a wider audience beyond its original Japanese-speaking fans.
The game is set in a fantastical world where players lead the Grim Angel Ein through turn-based battles involving angels, demons, and other mythical beings. Alongside the combat, players interact with a cast of female characters, with the option to form relationships with them.
This interaction is a significant component of the gameplay, as noted by a Steam review highlighting the extensive engagement with the game’s characters.
Feedback from players has been largely positive, with many appreciating the enhancements made in the remaster. The Steam version includes useful features like auto-save, event skips, and adjustable difficulty and gameplay speed. These additions contribute to a more streamlined and enjoyable experience for both newcomers and seasoned players.
Players have praised the remaster for its significant quality-of-life improvements over the original Game Boy Advance version. Reviews mention enhancements such as an improved battle UI and the ability to speed up battles, which have been well-received by the community. The overall ease of play has been notably upgraded, according to the game’s Steam description.
The positive reception underscores the success of this remastered port, with players expressing their satisfaction with the new features and updates. The remaster seems to have met, if not exceeded, the expectations of both new and returning fans of Riviera: The Promised Land.
