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SAND LAND

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

SAND LAND is an action RPG where you become the main character as Beelzebub, a Fiend Prince. Lead your company of heroic misfits and explore the legendary world of SAND LAND created by Akira Toriyama.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Faithful and charming art style by akira toriyama
    • Extensive vehicle customization and combat
    • Large open world with exploration and side quests
    • Engaging story expanding on original manga
    • Well-voiced characters and humorous dialogue

    Cons

    • Repetitive companion dialogue during travel
    • Some pacing and stealth section issues
    • On-foot combat is basic and less engaging
    • Some performance stuttering reported
    • Fetch quests and exploration can feel repetitive

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competence, Strategy.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore a large open world, customize vehicles extensively, and choose how to approach combat and exploration, though some stealth sections and story progression impose constraints."

    • Competence
      2

      "Vehicle combat and customization provide skill-based challenges and progression, though on-foot combat is simpler and some missions (stealth) are less refined."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on single-player experience with no indication of competitive or ranked modes; players engage at their own pace without social comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes, extensive exploration, and side quests that encourage habitual play, though some find repetitive dialogue and pacing issues reduce engagement over time."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Game is primarily single-player with AI companions; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements described."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong vehicle customization and decoration systems allow players to create personalized combat setups and aesthetics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of player dominance over others; interactions are single-player and cooperative with AI companions."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy immersive exploration of a unique desert world, engaging in a lighthearted story and vehicle combat that provide distraction and relaxation."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in Toriyama's work and the game's charm, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Vehicle customization and combat encourage trying new builds and strategies; exploration invites discovery of new areas and mechanics."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Large open world with diverse environments, hidden caves, and side quests encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players can customize vehicles with paints, decals, and parts, expressing personal style within the game."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a fictional desert world with demons, mechs, and fantastical elements inspired by Toriyama's manga style."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Single-player game with AI companions; minimal social or community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in vehicle combat and customization, progress through story and side quests, and improve their town hub."

    • Health
      -5

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active engagement with combat, exploration, and customization; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Interactions limited to AI companions with scripted dialogue; no evidence of forming close player relationships."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No player leadership or group management roles; companions act independently or under scripted control."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on collecting materials, upgrading vehicles, unlocking new vehicles and abilities, and expanding the town."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though repetitive dialogue and some pacing issues can cause frustration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals and vehicle combat provide sensory stimulation and excitement; music and atmosphere contribute to immersion."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements and progress are personal and single-player focused."

    • Story
      4

      "Engaging narrative expanding on Toriyama's manga with character development, cutscenes, and side quests that enrich the lore."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Vehicle customization and combat require some planning and tactical thinking, though on-foot combat and stealth are simpler."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Vehicle combat and boss fights provide moments of tension and excitement, but overall gameplay is moderate in risk and suspense."

    • Value
      3

      "Players report good value for time spent with extensive content, though some feel the game is longer than necessary or has filler."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves fighting enemies with vehicles and melee, including destruction and shooting, but is lighthearted and cartoonish."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource management and upgrading elements exist, but overall low threat and failure risk; game is accessible and forgiving."

    Last update: 29/04/2026