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Sands of Destruction[a] is a 2008 role-playing video game developed by Imageepoch and published by Sega for the Nintendo DS. It was released in Japan in 2008, and in North America in 2010. Set in a desert world where humans are ruled over and persecuted by the anthropomorphic Ferals, the story revolves around protagonist Kyrie after he gains the power to destroy the world. Gameplay features exploration of the game world from a top-down perspective, and a combat system combining turn-based and action mechanics.
The game was created as an RPG with an unconventional story premise, though some darker aspects were toned down for a wider audience. Notable staff included writer Masato Kato, artists Kunihiko Tanaka and Kimihiko Fujisaka, and co-composer Yasunori Mitsuda. Theme tunes were created by Japanese pop band AAA. Reception of the game was mixed, with different critics giving varying opinions on the story and graphics, while the combat system saw general praise. The game was supported by a Production I.G-produced anime series and a supplementary manga expanding on the narrative and characters.
Gameplay[edit]
Sands of Destruction is a role-playing video game in which players control a group let by protagonist Kyrie across a fantasy world, exploring town and dungeon areas and completing main and side quests
Characters are represented with sprites, with environments using 3D design.[1]
Reception[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 63/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Famitsu | 31/40[8] |
| GameSpot | 5/10[4] |
| GameTrailers | 6.7/10[9] |
| IGN | 7.4/10[6] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[5] |
| Nintendo Power | 7/10[10] |
| RPGamer | 3/5[11] |
| RPGFan | 75%[3] |
In Japan, the game sold 56,000 copies in Japan in its debut week.[12]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Known in Japan as World Destruction: Guided Wills (ワールド・デストラクション～導かれし意思～, Wārudo Desutorakushon ~Michibikareshi Ishi~)
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bozon, Mark (2009-05-28). "Pre-E3 2009: Sands of Destruction Hands-on". IGN. Archived from the original on 2020-10-25.
- ^ Hoffman, Chris (February 2009). "Destruction Is At Hand". Nintendo Power. No. 238. Future US. pp. 50–55.
- ^ a b Miller, Kyle E. (January 25, 2010). "Review: Sands of Destruction". RPGFan. Archived from the original on 2012-02-03.
- ^ a b Petit, Carolyn (January 25, 2010). "Sands of Destruction Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on 2013-11-12. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ a b Dillard, Corbie (January 18, 2010). "Review: Sands of Destruction". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ a b Buchanan, Levi (January 19, 2010). "Sands of Destruction Review". IGN. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "Sands of Destruction for Nintendo DS". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ (DS) ワールド･デストラクション 〜導かれし意思〜 (in Japanese). Famitsu. Archived from the original on 2015-12-09.
- ^ "Sands of Destruction Review". GameTrailers. February 4, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ Smith, David F. (January 2010). "Sands of Destruction Review: Just Another Apocalypse". Nintendo Power. No. 250. p. 89.
- ^ Moehnke, Mike (February 19, 2010). "Sands of Destruction - Staff Review". RPGamer. Archived from the original on February 8, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2010.
- ^ Jenkins, David (October 2, 2008). "Japanese Charts: Robot Wars Z Does Super Business". Gamasutra. Retrieved April 15, 2009.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20120505040908/http://geimin.net/da/db/2008_ne_mc/index.php