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Riviera: The Promised Land

Platform(s): Game Boy Advance, PSP
Genre: Role-Playing
Publisher: Atlus
Developer: Atlus

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'Riviera: The Promised Land' (PSP) Coming to North America

by Rainier on Feb. 16, 2007 @ 5:01 a.m. PST

A thousand years have passed since the gods' demise. Signs of the demons' return have brought fear to this peaceful land. Without the gods, Asgard cannot withstand another war. And so, fearing their own demise, the Seven Magi, proxies of the gods, have made the fateful decision to actuate the Retribution, a cataclysmic event which will destroy both Riviera and the demons. <br><br> To execute the plan, the Seven Magi have again called upon the power of the Grim Angels, born anew for the first time since Ragnarok. Now, two angels shall descend to the sacred soil of Riviera... Little do these angels know of the darkness that will follow if they should succeed...

The hit handheld RPG returns! Utilizing the capacity of the UMD™, the high-quality soundtrack and fully voiced events immerse the players into the world of Riviera as never before. With new art and added features, the critically acclaimed RIVIERA: The Promised Land will keep players new and old captivated.

1000 years have passed since Ragnarok, the war between Asgard, realm of the gods, and Utgard, home of the demons. Recently, the floating island of Riviera has been showing signs of the demons’ return. With the gods no longer present, another Ragnarok would mean certain doom for Asgard. The decision had been made to evoke the Retribution and destroy Riviera; the Grim Angels Ein and Ledah were appointed as the executors of this task. Now, two angels descend upon the Promised Land...

Key Features:

  • High-res hand drawn graphics, including all-new event scenes!
  • Simple controls that allow for relaxing, yet involving game play!
  • A unique battle system where items have different effects based on its user!
  • A completely arranged, CD-quality soundtrack!
  • From battles to conversations, everything is 100% fully voiced! In dual-language!
  • An all-new dungeon with a never-been-told episode!


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