After 22 years, the remastered version of a cult classic Game Boy Advance JRPG just appeared on Steam with a bunch of user-friendly updates

GamesJRPGAfter 22 years, the remastered version of a cult classic Game Boy Advance JRPG just appeared on Steam with a bunch of user-friendly updatesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesJRPGAfter 22 years, the remastered version of a cult classic Game Boy Advance JRPG just appeared on Steam with a bunch of user-friendly updatesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sting) Japanese developer Sting brought its 2002 role-playing game Riviera: The Promised Landto Steamin a new remaster stocked with useful updates. The Promised Land remaster first releasedon Switchin Japan this February, and then oniOSand theGoogle Playstore with Japanese localization earlier this summer. This new Steam port is the first to offer an English interface with English audio and subtitles. Riviera: The Promised Land is a battle between angels, demons, and more angels. In it, you guide the Grim Angel Ein and his cat through turn-based battles and a crowd of dateable female protagonists. “If you don’t get along with JRPG girls, then you should know you spend a lot of time interacting with the cast [in this game],” warns one Steam review. But players seem to so far be thrilled with The Promised Land’s remaster, which includes several improvements to functionality, including auto-save, event skips, and adjustable difficulty and gameplay speed. “The ease of play has been improved!” the game’s Steam description promises. “It’s full of elements that will satisfy everyone from first-time players to experienced players!” Players so far seem to agree. “I’m amazed how really well made this port is,” says one recent review. “The amount of [quality-of-life] improvements from the GBA version are insane.” Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Riviera: The Promised Land will be listed at a 20 percent discount on Steam until July 30. It may be a 22-year-old game, but now is the perfect time to play it.Experience JRPG history —after 20 years, one of the longest-running JRPG stories is “about 80-90% complete” and finally coming to an end. 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