Sand Land

"Definitely not the perfect job was done in terms of gameplay, but at least it is a good tribute to the original work and therefore, to the author, who unfortunately was not able to see the finished project. So, if …"

"Sand Land is an enjoyable game for those who love Toriyama&s;s works, but it fails to fully stand out for its narrative quality or all the mechanics underlying its gameplay."

"A light and light-hearted but not uninteresting ARPG, Sand Land. It doesn&s;t have a deep gameplay or the slightest revolutionary ambition, several game elements are so canonical as to make it appear flat to the best accustomed, yet it still …"

"Sand Land is a charming ARPG romp thanks to its madcap cast of vehicles that manages not only to faithfully adapt Akira Toriyama’s vision, but to expand on it in his trademark style to create something that will delight newcomers …"

"Overall, the genre-bending elements of Sand Land and its lovable cast of misfits all work in its favor. The story is engaging, and the ancillary content like developing Spino and taking down bounties is quite enjoyable. Vehicle combat and customization …"

"Sand Land is a by-the-numbers anime adaption that is filled with great character design and some enjoyable vehicular combat."

"He doesn&s;t invent the wheel, but his recreation of the desert world and, above all, his vehicle battles give him a lot of personality. Ideal for those who want a light and very Toriyamesque adventure."

"Sand Land, peppered with great characters, is a real feel-good adventure for Toriyama fans, but it comes across as too shallow in terms of gameplay."

"Sand Land is all set to be your new favourite anime, with compelling characters, enjoyable combat and great anime visuals in video game form. You might just find that Akira Toriyama has saved the best for last."

"Sand Land is not just another adventure, it&s;s a thrilling journey through the creative landscapes of Toriyama&s;s imagination. It&s;s an oasis of content ready to be explored form one grain of sand to the next. With Beelzebub leading the charge, …"

"Sand Land immediately caught my attention due to its ties to Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball and character designs in the Dragon Quest series. With a manga, anime, and now a video game adaptation, Sand Land has quietly …"

"The end of our journey is just the beginning of your adventure. Sand Land is a work that feels very personal, leaving us with a great reflection, which is hidden with demons, humans, tanks and battles. War only brings desolation …"

"Sand Land is therefore a tie-in that is not fully successful on the playful and content front, but it is a videogame adaptation that expresses a lot of affection towards the work from which it is taken."

"Sand Land is a fun filled game that offers players a lot of different things. Easily the best part of the game is the vehicle combat and puzzle solving, but the narrative doesn&s;t always deliver."

"Sand Land harkens back to a time when action adventure games were hitting their stride after the jump from 2D pixels to 3D polygons. It just feels like a familiar friend from the old days — one that you’re quite …"

"Sand Land captures the heart and soul of Akira Toriyama’s classic tale. Jumping in a vehicle and fighting creatures is a highlight of the experience and overshadows the lackluster melee combat. Side quests are a little dull but the main …"

"That&s;s Sand Land in a nutshell, though. It&s;s a vibes game more than anything else, charming, sometimes surprisingly incisive, and daring enough to be its own thing. That thing isn&s;t always as engaging as it could be, but it&s;s certainly …"

"Sand Land&s;s story, characters, and progression are among its best features, all of which stand out in the JRPG genre and are fondly remembered, even after the credits roll. While its open world may rely a bit too much on …"

"A bright and vibrant world filled with dull combat and a plodding story."

"With a extraordinary art style, touching story and interesting gameplay loop, SAND LAND ended up really hitting home with me."

"Sand Land is just another forgettable tie-in to add to the existing anime game pile."

"Sand Land has its shortcomings and feels a little overlong despite seeing credits around the reasonable 20-hour mark, but it maintains a charm throughout. Toriyama’s fun sense of humor is front and center with Beelzebub taking on the adventure primarily …"

"Much like the vast desert making up nearly everything in it, Sand Land can be rough and coarse at times, yet also provides a lot of beauty in various ways. The story is great, the characters are an enjoyable lot, …"

"Sand Land proves once again that Akira Toriyama and video games are a perfect match."

"Beyond being a fun game to play, Sand Land is a great and timely example of the work of Akira Toriyama, and a reminder just how much more he was than just the Dragonball Z guy. Sand Land is its …"

"Sand Land’s vehicular focus shows potential, but devolves into a by-the-numbers open world action game with storytelling that only occasionally manages to live up to the joys of the original work."

"Sand Land is a fitting farewell to Akira Toriyama as the game elevates itself above most digital adaptations of his work, delivering a well-presented story, solid action, and satisfying exploration. Some aspects of the game’s design may be a bit …"

"Children and Akira Toriyama fans will probably love Sand Land."

"Vehicles of all kinds, large scenarios and epic and endearing characters are the keys to Sand Land. A game that may not be a powerful triple A, but has plenty of elements to make manganime fans fall in love with …"

"SAND LAND is definitely a good open world game, but not a game that exactly lives up to Akira Toriyama&s;s legacy. It is unfortunate that SAND LAND&s;s release and Toriyama&s;s death ended up so close to each other, but it …"

"Despite several lacking elements, SAND LAND is a solid adaptation of Toriyama&s;s work with a well-realized setting, sharp presentation and fun combat."

"Sand Land&s;s fantastic vehicular combat and adherence to the source material are let down by bland and repetitive stealth, melee combat, and mission design."

"Broken down into individual pieces, Sand Land doesn&s;t do anything particularly amazing, but when taken as a whole, this is one of the best anime-based games that we&s;ve played in a long time. It&s;s got plenty of great story moments, …"

"A lighthearted yet emotional open world adventure with some great exploration and progression held back only by its lack of diversity."

"I enjoyed my time with Sand Land, the adventures of Beelzebub and team was often times funny but really had a great story to tell. I loved the banter between them, and even helping to build up Spino City, which …"

"I enjoyed my time with Sand Land, despite its many flaws. The vehicle gameplay feels great, and it’s the main pull for me – I didn’t mind that the side quests were pointless and the open world samey, because I …"

"Sand Land is a definitive adaption of a great Akira Toriyama manga, but just fine as a game."