The hype for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero refuses to die down, thanks to recent gameplay trailers and old-time Budokai Tenkaichi series fans. Akira Toriyama’s legacy lives through many of his pieces of art, and there’s another game on its way, and you’d not want to miss it.
Sand Land is an upcoming game based on the manga of the same name, and gamers can pre-order it right now. The title focuses on Beelzebub’s journey and fellow unconventional characters as they make it across the epic world crafted by Akira Toriyama and arrives on April 26.
Two Different Worlds, One Legendary Creator
It’s not a surprise that Akira Toriyama’s undying legacy will always shine bright through the Dragon Ball saga and other stories. The franchise has seen endless adaptations, whether it’s in the form of video games, movies, TV shows, and so on. The upcoming game is a testament to the characters and all the stories they tell in the massive franchise.
The next game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series is planning on mixing up game modes, with a roster of 160+ characters, and maps that are a reflection of all the places fans are familiar with from the show and manga.
Similarly, Sand Land is a charming take on a broken world, where humans and demons struggle with water shortages. There’s witty banter, action, and everything in between that keeps the source material fresh throughout the gameplay.
Additionally, the game also stays accurate with its art style; blending realistic textures with the colors and shading fans may be familiar with if they’ve given the source material a read. There’s also Sand Land: The Series, the TV series adaptation, which you can check out on Disney+.
What better time to dive headfirst into the source material, as well as all its adaptations so far?
Akira Toriyama’s Knack for Mixing Different Themes Shines Through Sand Land
Throughout the years, Toriyami’s fans have witnessed epic stories of personalities portrayed through different mediums. Sometimes, these tales spoke of friendship and power, other times, they were humorous takes on the different philosophies of life led by memorable characters.
In the case of the upcoming open-world RPG, friends, family, and tales of justice matter above all. The harsh and punishing open world takes the spotlight here, as does how players choose to navigate it. Between different locations and the bizarre yet fun ways of traversal, you’ll likely lose yourself in Akira’s nonchalant creative ideas.
Moreover, a more silent and subtle side to the game will be reflected in its base-building mechanics, as players can inhabit one in the city of Spino. As the game progresses, the town and its people will grow alongside the story.
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