While the technology is still in its infancy, augmented reality games have managed to carve their own niche in the gaming industry. In the wake of the record-breaking Pokémon GO, many studios have tried to capitalize on the concept by offering out-of-the-box experiences that are highly interactive. And with Google’s ARCore in the picture, more studios are feeling comfortable playing with new ideas and enabling better AR-based technology for modern devices. On that note, here are five AR-based games that you can try on Android.
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Long before Pokémon GO came out, Niantic I tinkered with a sci-fi experience game called Ingress, to essentially create the flag mode. The discovery of an unknown multidimensional force called Exotic Matter (XM) has sparked a secret conflict between two factions.
Ingress Prime brings virtual, exotic portals and domains of control to the real world, helping you expand your faction territory. (Image credit: Niantic)
Players must choose a side and control territories by visiting interesting locations in the real world, connecting virtual portals and creating control fields to expand their territory. The app also comes with a built-in scanner that helps in gathering valuable resources to further your crusade. The usual Ingress name was later changed to Ingress Prime, due to changes that introduce some more grip for newcomers.
Pokemon GO
An absolute no-brainer for this list, Niantic’s Next Project has taken the world by storm, building a popular brand – adored by many adults and kids alike. Pokémon GO brought the popular monster hunting experience to your smartphones, encouraging the creation of an active playground that rewards those who venture out of their home.
Pokémon GO remains one of the most played games on mobile. (Image credit: Niantic)
After creating the initial avatar, players can search for monsters in the real world, and use temptations to attract shy people up close. Gym battles, raids and special locations called PokéStops enhance the immersive experience, while introducing some new challenges on the way to becoming the next Pokémon master. The faction system is introduced here as well, allowing you to defeat and claim enemy galleries and expand your reach.
The Walking Dead: Our World
A nice shift from the average zombie shooting experience, the Next Games augmented reality title brings the living dead from the popular TV series into our surroundings. Players are thrown into a cruise, survival scenario, where they search for weapons and supplies to battle huge hordes of zombies.
Our world allows you to unlock characters from the original The Walking Dead show to provide support in tense situations. (Image credit: Next Games)
Completing objectives earns special rewards and character cards from the original show like Rick Grimes, Michonne, and Daryl Dixon, who provide support on your journey through the wretched. Players can also team up with friends, to rescue survivors and build shelters to keep watch throughout the deadly night. Recently, the studio from Netflix To create new gaming experiences on the platform.
Angry Birds AR: Island of Pigs
One of the most revolutionary games to have appeared in the touch screen phone department has an AR version as well. On the Isle of Pigs, players are equipped with a slingshot containing the famous birds – Red, Chuck, Bomb and Blues, as they venture into new areas in search of lost eggs.
Pigs Island offers more freedom in terms of strategic planning, before bringing down the settlements of hungry green pigs. (Image credit: Rovio)
Just like the original version, you are tasked with taking down settlements of green pigs, progressing through more than 70 levels full of fun and puzzlement, all superimposed in the real world. With augmented reality, you can physically walk around the structures in the environment to find weak items, select different angles for best accuracy, and uncover hidden surprises to earn more points. The game is customizable in terms of size, allowing you to accommodate and expand the playing area within your room(s) while you are outside.
jurassic world alive
As the name suggests, Jurassic World Alive brings prehistoric creatures to the surrounding environment in the modern era, quite similar to Pokémon GO. Players can explore the world using a map to collect the DNA of dinosaurs and grow them in the laboratory to create hybrid species and form the perfect strike team.
Jurassic World Alive allows you to create hybrid dinosaurs using advanced DNA found in the wild. (Image credit: Ludia)
Jeff Goldblum is not here to stop you this time. Therefore, feel free to take them to real-time 1v1 battles and create a whole roster of evil monsters. The game runs on a monthly subscription of $9.99 (about Rs 767) that earns some special prizes, although overall gameplay is fun in itself.
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