Bandai Namco have today announced SAND LAND – a new action RPG based on the masterpiece by Akira Toriyama; creator of DRAGON BALL and DR. SLUMP.
Developed by ILCA, SAND LAND was revealed at this year’s Summer Game Fest “Kickoff Live” livestream, due to come to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC via STEAM.
In SAND LAND you’ll get to dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage.
It has you playing as and watching the Fiend Prince, Beelzebub, Sheriff Rao, and demon Thief set off on an adventure in search of a Legendary Spring hidden in the desert. Introducing himself as a “super evil fiend”, Beelzebub has a pure heart like a little boy but has superhuman strength and telepathic abilities. Rao, a small-town sheriff, seeks the aid of demons to save all of Sand Land from the water shortage. Thief, a wise old demon with thieving abilities also accompanies Beelzebub and Rao on their adventure.
Playing as Beelzebub, players will be able to explore a vast world accompanied by his unlikely group of demons and humans. Whether you are roaming in various vehicles, or traveling by foot, you will encounter dangers as well as helpful characters they meet in the vast desert while uncovering SAND LAND’s many secrets.
Vehicular and character combat is a big part of the action in the game. Players will have access to a variety of vehicles that they can customize and equip with loadouts to traverse the desert, overcome obstacles, and take on a diverse assortment of mighty foes.
If you are unaware, SAND LAND is a popular manga created in 2000 by Akira Toriyama, the author of DRAGON BALL and Dr. Slump. In a desert world where demons and humans suffer from extreme water shortages, Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, and Rao, a small-town sheriff, form a tag team and set off on an adventure in search of a hidden water source. I
Watch the SAND LAND announcement trailer below and let us know your thoughts about Bandai Namco’s latest.Â
