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Riviera: The Promised Land PSP
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68 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Deeko
    90
    We're provided with a greatly enhanced sense of presentation, both from an audio and visual angle, as well as additional content not found in previous version.
  2. GameBrink
    88
    Remains a classic refreshment to the way RPGs are played and anyone who has yet to play this should give it a shot. If you already own a previous version of this game, I don't think the full voice acting and fifty extra illustrations are really enough to justify another copy unless you're a hardcore fan of Riviera. No matter which version you have, it's a great replayable RPG to add to your proud collection of games.
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    78
    A perfect example of a generic J-RPG. [July 2008, p.78]
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  4. RPG Fan
    77
    Regardless of version, I think Riviera: The Promised Land is a decent JRPG, and it marked a great comeback for Sting.
  5. Eurogamer
    70
    Overall, it's a solid and unique JRPG which, thanks to some brave and interesting design decisions is worthy of attention, even if it will do nothing to convince genre detractors of that fact.
  6. GameSpot
    70
    A great story and likable characters make it easier to overlook Riviera's limited combat and exploration.
  7. 1UP
    70
    Even without any significant upgrades, Riviera would still stand out as one of the worthier RPG entries on the PSP.
  8. IGN
    62
    In short, while the game looks good and sounds great (err ... the music sounds great anyway), the PSP port doesn't have a lot more to offer than the GBA version.
  9. Thunderbolt
    60
    Riviera distances itself well from the mainstream RPG fare, but this is both a blessing as well as its curse.
  10. GamesRadar
    60
    Riviera feels like an RPG in more than just the sense that numbers appear over the heads of the bad guys you hit, which is becoming harder and harder to find these days.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    44
    It may be a great GBA game but it should have been completely overhauled for the PSP, to the extent of creating another sequel in the series. What you're getting here is a game where the expiry date was written over with, "Coming Soon to the PSP."
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  1. MA
    8
    It brings a refreshing approach to the average rpg by way of look points, mini games, dating sim-like characteristics, and an in depth story (though this may seem drawn out to some). The new Japanese voice overs are great. The English... not so much. A good little game with small details that in depth players and story gamers will love (and even play the same chapter over and over to see if a better outcome could have been made with other decisions.)… Full Review »
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