Rifts: Promise of Power
{{Short description|2005 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Rifts: Promise of Power
| image = Rifts Promise of Power Promo Sheet.png
| developer = Backbone Entertainment
| composer = Chris Rezanson
| publisher = Nokia
| designer = Palladium Books
| engine =
| released = {{vgrelease|EU|27 October 2005{{cite web | url = https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rifts-promise-of-powertm-enters-a-brave-new-world-as-the-pen-and-paper-rpg-ships-on-the-n-gage-platform | title = Rifts®: Promise of Power(TM) enters a brave new world as the pen-and-paper RPG ships on the N-Gage platform | website = GamesIndustry.biz | publisher = Gamer Network | date = 27 October 2005 | accessdate = 5 October 2024 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20240414041951/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rifts-promise-of-powertm-enters-a-brave-new-world-as-the-pen-and-paper-rpg-ships-on-the-n-gage-platform | archivedate = 14 April 2024 | url-status = live}}|NA|28 November 2005{{cite web | last = Abolins | first = Mike | url = https://www.pocketgamer.com/rifts-promise-of-power/rifts-ships-in-time-for-gifts/ | title = Rifts Ships in Time for Gifts | website = Pocket Gamer | publisher = Steel Media Ltd | date = 28 November 2005 | accessdate = 5 October 2024 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20240414022112/https://www.pocketgamer.com/rifts-promise-of-power/rifts-ships-in-time-for-gifts/ | archivedate = 14 April 2024 | url-status = live}}}}
| genre = Tactical role-playing game{{cite web | last = Coleman | first = Stephen | url = http://games.ign.com/articles/662/662217p1.html | title = Rifts: Promise of Power Hits N-Gage | website = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = 27 October 2005 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20051230122147/http://games.ign.com/articles/662/662217p1.html | archivedate = 30 December 2005 | url-status = dead | quote = Nokia today announced that it has shipped Rifts®: Promise of Power TM, heralding a new era in tactical role playing as this renowned pen-and-paper RPG meets video gamers for the first time.}}{{cite web | last = Tierney | first = Adam | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/18/rifts-promise-of-power | title = Rifts: Promise of Power (Preview) | website = IGN | publisher = Ziff Davis | date=17 September 2004 | accessdate = 9 March 2017 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20161006183327/https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/18/rifts-promise-of-power | archivedate = 6 October 2016 | url-status = live}}
| modes = Single player, multiplayer
| platforms = N-Gage
}}
Rifts: Promise of Power is a 2005 video game licensed for the Rifts role-playing game (RPG) from Palladium Books. It was released for the N-Gage in 2005.
The basic mechanics of the game are adapted from the pen-and-paper version, utilizing an action point turn-based system.
In 2025, Palladium Books announced plans to crowdfund the re-release of the game on PC.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Wayne |date=2025-05-19 |title=The “lost” Rifts® videogame is being reforged |url=https://palladiumbooks.com/about-palladium-2/weekly-updates/1446-the-lost-rifts-videogame-is-being-reforged |access-date=2025-05-20 |website=Palladium Books |language=en-gb}}
Gameplay
There are three character classes available in Promise of Power. There are three proto-classes from which players can select at the outset of the game: Mercenary, Psionic, and Magic User. Upon reaching fourth level, players may choose a specialization such as Borg, Burster, or Ley Line Walker, some of which are restricted based on proto-class. One character class specially designed for the game – the Elemental Fusionist – was adapted into the Rifts Ultimate Edition core rulebook.
The game covers five different locations on Rifts Earth from the sourcebooks. Promise of Power is set on Rifts Earth, a post-apocalyptic world a few hundred years in the future. It features advanced technology, magic and psionic powers, alien and monstrous beings from other dimensions, mutants, and vampires.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 75/100{{cite web | url = http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/riftspromiseofpower | title = Rifts: Promise of Power (ngage: 2005): Reviews | website = Metacritic | publisher = CNET | accessdate = 9 March 2017 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080913065334/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ngage/riftspromiseofpower | archivedate = 13 September 2008}}
| GD = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web | last = Workman | first = Robert | url = http://ngage.gamedaily.com/game/review/?gameid=5066&id=1092 | title = Rifts: Promise of Power Review | website = GameDaily | publisher = Gigex, Inc. | date = 15 March 2006 | accessdate = 5 October 2024 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060420194007/http://ngage.gamedaily.com/game/review/?gameid=5066&id=1092 | archivedate = 20 April 2006}}
| GSpy = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite web | last = Leeper | first = Justin | url = http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/rifts/682378p1.html | title = Rifts: Promise of Power | website = GameSpy | publisher = IGN Entertainment | date = 19 January 2006 | accessdate = 5 October 2024 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070615031109/http://wireless.gamespy.com/n-gage/rifts/682378p1.html | archivedate = 15 June 2007 | url-status = live}}
| JXV = 9/20{{cite web | author = Killy | url = https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00005964_test.htm | title = Test: Rifts : Promise of Power | language = fr | website = Jeuxvideo.com | publisher = Webedia | date = 17 November 2005 | accessdate = 5 October 2024 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20210502150000/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0000/00005964_test.htm | archivedate = 2 May 2021 | url-status = live}}
}}
The game received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.
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External links
- {{moby game|id=/79541/rifts-promise-of-power/}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20080304071027/http://www.n-gage.com/en-R1/games/gamedata/rifts.htm Rifts: Promise of Power] official website {{Small|Archived from [http://www.n-gage.com/rifts-promiseofpower/ the original] on March 4, 2008}}
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Category:Tactical role-playing video games
Category:Video games about parallel universes