Sand Land appears to be a really beautiful experience, complete with dungeons to explore, vehicular warfare, and a big open area.
Released as an open-world action role-playing game on April 25, 2024, Sand Land is an adaption of Akira Toriyama’s post-war manga with a desert atmosphere. Fans of Toriyama’s previous works, like Dragon Ball, should keep a watch on Sand Landa as the release date approaches. It also looks to be a rather action-packed, exploration-rich adventure, with a tale heavy on themes of conflict and environmental change.
We have compiled all of the information we are aware of regarding this impending manga adaptation in case you have been unaware of it or have never heard of Sand Land.
Sand Land is what kind of game?
Based on the 2000 manga of the same name by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, Sand Land is a single-player action role-playing game. Players will take on the role of Beelzebub, the main character of the series, using customisable vehicles. Beelzebub is a demonic prince with a number of abilities that you can use to defeat a range of adversaries.
To get a feel for the story, watch the story trailer for Sand Land here.
Hopefully, the game will be as incisive with its commentary as Sand Land’s manga, which has been hailed for its characters and narrative themes of climate change and the impacts of conflict, as well as its 2023 anime film adaptation.
On-foot combat focused on skill and explosive mayhem in cars
As previously noted in Sand Land’s first dev diary, Beelzebub can use combo-based attacks and a skill tree to defeat more difficult opponents. Tanks, mechs, motorcycles, and hovercraft are just a few of the heavily customised vehicles that the player can use in the game’s most furious clashes.
Expect devastation in the desert due to enemy vehicle piloting abilities. The vast expanse of Sand Land is home to a wide range of enemies, some of which are directly lifted from the manga, such as the boss Geji Dragon.
a vast area with explorable dungeons
There are plenty of open areas to explore in Sand Land, including lush, green biomes and a desert. Additionally, the game promises dungeon exploring. The locations in dungeons, which range in size and feature scenes like deserted warships, present chances for resource gathering and looting in addition to the immersive storytelling they provide.
It’s imperative that you build your base camp.
In addition to fighting, exploring, and personalising your cars, you’ll also need to construct your base camp. This region is where you’ll find the objects in the game, in addition to being crucial for the plot’s advancement. As you finish missions, the base camp grows, and you can even personalise your bedroom there.
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC versions of Sand Land
Sand Land comes with a Deluxe and Collector’s edition in addition to the $60 ordinary edition that can be played on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S (there isn’t an Xbox One version). Some in-game goodies, such as exclusive weaponry, decals, and additional furniture for your base camp room, are included in the seventy dollar Deluxe edition.
The $150 collector’s edition comes with a statue of Beelzebub, a steelbook case, and a pack of postcards.
A reasonably varied and feature-rich experience is what Sand Land promises. For some in-depth analyses of the game’s details, check out the official playlist on YouTube. As the release date of April 25, 2024 approaches, we’ll be anticipating its launch and any updates.
Manga Sand Land, which was published in the enigmatic year 2000, chronicles the travels of Beelzebub, the literal son of the Devil, as he explores a desert world with the help of a demon thief and a human sheriff. It’s interesting to note that, while being a fast-paced action RPG, the game seems to be an exact replica of the anime.