Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisSand Land Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 5/7/2024
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 - 4/26/2024
Sand Land
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 developed by the creator of Dragon Ball & Dr. Slump, Akira Toriyama.
- Developer
- ILCA
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
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Critic avg
69
12 scored reviews
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12
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Score range
50–80
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 69 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Lewis Parker
EurogamerSand Land review - a fitting tribute to a wonderful author
Published 4/29/2024
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80
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Read originalAustin King
Screen RantSand Land Review: "An Adept Adaptation Of A Beloved Manga"
Published 4/24/2024
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80
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Read originalTomas Franzese
Digital TrendsSand Land review: faithful manga adaptation runs out of gas
Published 4/24/2024
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60
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Read originalKyle Hilliard
Game InformerSand Land Review - Devil’s In The Details - Game Informer
Published 4/24/2024
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78
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Read originalJosh Cotts
Game RantSand Land Review
Published 4/24/2024
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80
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Read originalSand Land Review
Published 4/24/2024
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60
-9 vs critic avg
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Read originalKerry Brunskill
PC GamerSAND LAND REVIEW
Published 4/24/2024
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65
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Broadwell
ShacknewsSand Land review: A beat of its own
Published 4/24/2024
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70
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Read originalTessa Kaur
TheGamerSand Land Review: Well, So It Goes!
Published 4/24/2024
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50
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