Sting announced the Riviera: The Promised Land remaster is coming to Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The Nintendo Switch version just launched in Japan on Wednesday, February 28.
More than 15 years after its final release, Riviera: The Promised Land returns with a remaster on Nintendo Switch. The remaster includes a number of major improvements, including high-speed mode, autosaves, and HD illustrations.
Riviera: The Promised Land Coming to PC, Android, and iOS
The Riviera: The Promised Land remaster will come to PC, Android, and iOS in the near future, according to Sting developer @tobesuna. A release date was not announced, so fans will need to stay tuned at Final Weapon for a subsequent update. Currently, the Nintendo Switch version is available in the Japanese Nintendo eShop.
リマスター版は今後iOS・Android・steamでもリリース予定とのことですのでそちらもどうぞよろしくお願いします。 pic.twitter.com/WoaD9E3aJq
— 戸部淑 (@tobesuna) February 28, 2024
Lastly, here’s an overview of the remaster via Gematsu:
The first entry in the Department Heaven Episodes, Riviera: The Promised Land, comes to Switch as a remastered release. Various additional features have been implemented, significantly upgrading playability. From newcomers to returning players, it is packed with satisfying elements.
Key Features
- Field exploration with simple controls.
- A unique battle system in which skills are determined by the items you possess.
- Who will you befriend? An affection system that changes based on your deecisions.
- Over 90 still illustrations that liven up event scenes.
The power to destroy everything… Cooperate with your companions to stop the “Divine Punishment” from being invoked and prevent Riviera’s annihilation!
Remastered Features
- Change the background music between five different sound sources.
- Play at up to 5x speed.
- Skip event scenes.
- All illustrations are in high-definition resolution.
- Auto-save.
- Difficulty level and mode select options increase playability.
- Boost feature enables quick skill learning.
- A more user-friendly interface.
- Touchscreen support.
- Freely switch between Japanese and English voice-overs.
- Note: Text is Japanese-only.
- And more!
