End-game spoilers for Sand Land ahead.
24 years after the original manga was released,Sand Landthrives as an action RPG made by ILCA. This new adventure retells the story drawn and written by Akira Toriyama, the creator ofDragon Ball Z, and ILCA went above and beyond to translate his unique style to a video game in an incredibly detailed way. On top of that, theSand LandRPG tells a new story that wasn’t in the original manga, seeing Beelzebub, Ann, Thief, and Rao caught in political tensions between Sand Land and its neighbor, Forest Land.
As a result,Sand Landis a great tribute to one of Toriyama’s lesser-known works. It could be easily said, though, that this newer story written by him for the anime project brings in concepts that may confuse those who were already aware ofSand Landas it was. Still,whileSand Landdrops the ball in a few places, the story ends in a way that players can say goodbye to these characters with ease, with happy endings for a majority of the cast that puts a bookend on the journey.
How Each of the Characters Gets Their Happy Ending in Sand Land
By the time players reach the final battle with Muniel, there have been a fair bit of shocking revelations inSand Land’s story. Namely, that Muniel has managed to seal up Lucifer and Lilith, Beelzebub’s older sister and Ann’s mother, but during the final battle the angel coughs up their Urns of Sealing, which break once they fall from Garam.Former boss Commander Bredapologizes to Queen Lilith and Princess Ann after a heartwarming reunion, which Lilith forgives as long as he chooses to fight for peace and apologizes to the citizens of Forest Land personally. After the fight, clouds form and rain falls on Sand Land thanks to the Aquanium freed from Muniel’s body.
What Happens in Sand Land’s Epilogue
The rain causes gradual changes over Sand Land rather quickly, as patches of grass can be seen along the river as the Swimmers take their long-deserved swim. Forest Land and Sand Land end their war, but Lilith can be seen in a human disguise at the ceremony, as humans and demons still have their own relations to work out, which falls to Rosetta and Bred.The classicSand Landcast, however, is still going on adventures, even if they’re a bit smaller compared to their last two.
Sand Land’s Ending Leaves Fans with Hope and Satisfaction
Sand Land’s ending is rather simple, but it sends off the story in a way that allows fans to imagine more if they wish to. Not everything is solved in the world these characters live in, but there’s the foundation for improvement that lets players know that things will be fine over time.The characters fans love fromSand Landare still going on adventures, with Beelzebub, Rao, and Thief visiting the Picchi, and Ann traveling the world freely to be a world-class mechanic.
Not everything’s explained fully or shown inSand Land’s story, but it certainly has plenty of heart in its ending overall. With Muniel stuck taking care of the Divine One’s storehouse for 1,000 years, and the Aquanium providing Sand Land with rain every so often, there’s still room for some adventures, but due to this conclusion, players can leave the world ofSand Landbehind with ease. It brings the RPG to a complete close, which is great for those who want to play theother releases that April 2024had to offer. Of course, there are other aspects of the game players can explore, such as vehicle customization, side quests, and higher difficulty playthroughs, but in terms of its story, there’s not much else fans can ask for here.
Sand Land
WHERE TO PLAY
Dive into a desert world where both humans and demons suffer from an extreme water shortage - SAND LAND. Meet the Fiend Prince Beelzebub, his chaperone Thief, and the fearless Sheriff Rao, and follow the team on an extraordinary adventure in search of the Legendary Spring hidden in the desert, and much more. The end is only the beginning, as beyond this arid ground lies a mysterious new realm to explore - Forest Land.This action-RPG is a nostalgic and heartwarming world created by Akira Toriyama, where you will become the main character, Beelzebub. Learn how to control his powers and lead your company of heroic misfits, exploring the legendary world of SAND LAND and the brand-new Forest Land. But beware of the many dangers that populate them: between bandits, fierce wildlife, and ruthless Army Generals, reaching the spring and saving the world won’t be easy!Use your tact and imagination to develop tanks and other vehicles that will help you navigate these vast resourceful lands, using a wide array of part combinations. Build up your base of operations into a thriving city, with the help of the people you meet along the way in this desert.
