Today, Bandai Namco has released a demo for the upcoming open world action RPG Sand Land. Developed by ILCA, the same studio that made One Piece Odyssey, Sand Land is based on a manga series created in 2000 by Akira Toriyama. Given the recent passing of the legendary artist, the game slated to launch in five weeks will be all the more special.
The demo includes only a limited part of the explorable world. There’s no story, either, but you can check out playable characters like Beelzebub, Rao, and Thief, as well as vehicles like Battle Tank, Battle Armor, and Motorbike.
The save data of the demo won’t carry over to the full game. However, completing the demo ahead of the game’s launch will reward players with the following items to enhance vehicles in Spino:
- 30 B-Grade Steel
- 30 B-Grade Bolt
The demo can be downloaded now on PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. The full game will be available on April 26.
For an overview of Sand Land’s mechanics, here’s an excerpt from the recent video released by Bandai Namco.
In combat, Beelzebub is a ferocious fighter who has access to light and heavy attacks that can be chained both on the ground as well as in the air. Don’t forget to dodge in midair and sideways. As you progress in your journey, you will gain points that can be spent to unlock Beelzebub skills. You will be able to power up special skills, such as the ability to turn your body to metal.
Consumable items can increase your attack, defense, and help you recover power of darkness, so make sure to stock up. Also, water is an important resource that you can restock in water supply points and will be consumed to heal your health in case you are about to be defeated.
All vehicles in Sand Land have unique features. The jump bot will bounce over high cliffs, the hover car can float over water to cross dangerous rivers, and the battle armor can move heavy obstacles to open blocked paths. Remember: you can carry up to five capsules, each containing a vehicle at any given time so plan ahead according to the situation and play style.
