SAND LAND
Last updated: 2025-03-17
- Fun gameplay, engaging story, likable characters.
- Extensive, impactful vehicle customization options.
- Captures Toriyama's iconic art style beautifully.
- Repetitive gameplay and open world.
- Slow, padded, unrewarding progression system.
- Poor optimization leads to stuttering issues.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 994
- Helpful reviews
- 77%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 22%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 81%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 19%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1928
- Negative points
- 1241
- Gameplay points
- 401
- Perf. points
- 107
- Rec. points
- 573
- Misc points
- 145
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, enjoyable, and engaging gameplay | The game is consistently praised for being fun, enjoyable, and engaging. Many reviewers found the gameplay loop satisfying, the world immersive, and the overall experience to be a pleasant surprise. The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible to a wide range of players. | 96% |
| Extensive and impactful vehicle customization | A key feature is the extensive vehicle customization, allowing players to modify weapons, engines, and aesthetics. This system adds depth and encourages experimentation, with many reviewers praising the variety and impact of these modifications. The designs are reminiscent of Toriyama's style. | 63% |
| Captures Toriyama's iconic art style | The game's art style, world, and characters are heavily inspired by Akira Toriyama's iconic work, particularly Dragon Ball. This evokes a sense of nostalgia and charm for fans of his distinctive style. The game successfully captures the essence of Toriyama's manga, making it a must-play for enthusiasts. | 54% |
| Engaging story and likable characters | The game features a well-written and engaging story with likable characters. The voice acting is frequently praised for bringing the characters to life and enhancing the overall narrative experience. The story is interesting and enjoyable, with some unexpected twists and turns. | 44% |
| Expands manga with new content | The game expands upon the original manga with new content, characters, and storylines, providing a fresh experience for fans. Side quests are well-integrated, fleshing out the world and offering meaningful rewards. The game is faithful to the source material while adding depth and detail. | 38% |
| Faithful manga adaptation, beautiful graphics | The game is a faithful adaptation of the original manga, with a beautiful art style that captures the essence of the source material in 3D. The world is beautifully rendered with impressive details, making exploration a captivating adventure. The game is a complete and comprehensive way to experience the Sand Land universe. | 22% |
| Visually striking, immersive world | The game features a visually striking world with a beautiful soundtrack that complements the atmosphere. Exploration is rewarding, with diverse environments and hidden areas to discover. The game provides a relaxing and immersive experience, making it perfect for unwinding. | 16% |
| Polished, complete, exceeds expectations | The full game is a polished and complete experience that exceeds expectations set by the demo. Reviewers describe the game as a masterpiece and a work of art, delivering on personal expectations and providing tons of replayability. The game is well-made and worth the price. | 9% |