Underplayed Gems

Riviera: The Promised Land (2024)

Riviera: The Promised Land cover
Developer
Sting
Platforms
Windows
Rating
4.5 of 5, 98 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a remastered turn-based JRPG with a charming story and branching choices that feels like a cozy, nostalgic adventure.

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What players say

Players praise the unique blend of visual novel storytelling, point-and-click exploration, and tactical combat. However, many criticize the AI-upscaled backgrounds as ugly, and the $35 price tag feels steep for a WonderSwan-era port that plays like a visual novel with minimal combat.

Trailer

Screenshots

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