SAND LAND is coming up, and if you’re a fan of anime games, then 1) it’s probably already on your radar and 2) you’ll likely want to know as much as you can. That’s especially true given the recently released anime series, and it comes from the late great Akira Toriyama, the father of Dragon Ball, and many of our childhoods. So, if you’re looking to know everything there is to know about the SAND LAND (the game), then we’ve got you covered.
SAND LAND Release Date
Anime aficionados don’t have long to wait as SAND LAND Land is releasing on April 26th. It’ll be launching on PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X and S. There’s no Nintendo Switch version announced as of yet. Along with the Standard Edition, there’s a Deluxe Edition that grants a few in-game items and a notably more expensive Collectors Edition, which comes with a statue of Beelzebub.
SAND LAND Pre-order Bonuses
Pre-ordering SAND LAND on PC will nab you three types of custom vehicle colours so you and your heroic misfits can travel through the world of SAND LAND in style.
Does SAND LAND Have A Demo On PC?
Yes, yes it does! You can currently try out a small slice of the game ahead of release thanks to the SAND LAND demo over on Steam. Although slightly limited in scope, it’s a nice little taste of what you can expect and is sure to whet your appetite ahead of the full release.
SAND LAND Story
Before we get into the gameplay, let’s quickly discuss SAND LAND. Based on the Manga created by Akira Toriyama back in 2000, the story follows a demon prince called Beelzebub as he journeys across the endless deserts of this post-apocalyptic world that is suffering from a chronic water shortage.
In the shoes of Beelzebub, and supported by a wide cast of misfits including his chaperone Thief and the fearless Sheriff Rao, you embark on this extraordinary adventure in search of the Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. This is not only a grand adventure, the type of which only the creator of Dragon Ball could conjure, but is at its heart it’s also a tale about climate change that packs plenty of other moral lessons along the way too.
SAND LAND Gameplay
An action RPG, with a heavy focus on vehicles and vehicle customisation, exploration is the name of the game when it comes to your time in SAND LAND. You’ll need to master Beelzebub’s own powers, sure, but you also need to make sure you master the technology of SAND LAND if you want to survive. For example, you can scavenge for new parts for your vehicles on your journey and if you want to stand a chance against the boss battles, you best make sure you upgrade as you go and are using the right vehicle for the right situation (don’t worry, you can swap them out on the fly).
It’s not all about riding around in tanks, however, as SAND LAND also puts you in the shoes of Beelzebub for a range of platforming, stealth and hand-to-hand combat. Whilst a secondary part to the vehicle combat, how you master and improve his skills is going to be key to your success and enjoyment outside your vehicles. Alongside discovering new powers and abilities during your journey, there will also be combos to master and a comprehensive special moves skill tree for fans to sink their teeth into.
Where Can I Watch The Latest Trailer?
There are a whole bunch of SAND LAND trailers available in a handy YouTube Playlist. If you like going into games without too many spoilers, however, we recommend sticking with the release date trailer above. It does a great job of going into the gameplay a bit without giving too much away.
SAND LAND on PC
Now you know everything you need to know about this upcoming adaptation of the cult classic manga, why not pick up your copy of SAND LAND on the Green Man Gaming store.
