Landing Party is a great promise for all fans of augmented reality (AR). The latest from the Monsarrat company offers players an unprecedented AR experience, transforming your mundane environment into an interactive sci-fi playground. The studio known for its successful MMOs before its acquisition by Warner Bros. ensures that Landing Party is not just a game; it’s a new genre.
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A new dimension of play
As you probably guessed, Landing Party transforms your real space into a dynamic virtual adventure theme park. From then on, the player’s choice of location is paramount, with each session uniquely adapting to the environment and mood of the moment.
Set on the alien planet Micia Prime, the game’s narrative focuses on Esta Cardoza, a former military war heroine now embroiled in a crisis. An unknown entity has preyed on the local wildlife, endowing it with supernatural abilities and sentience. This situation has turned animals into potential weapons, sparking a power struggle between various factions on the planet. Players enter this world not only to play, but also to influence the outcome of an impending war.
Interactive gameplay
Unlike many representatives of the AR genre, Landing Party’s gameplay is both active and creative. While it encourages physical movement, it’s not about athletic prowess like in sports games, but rather about interaction with the augmented environment. Players aren’t just trying to catch creatures like in Pokemon Go; They engage in complex scenarios that involve strategy, decision-making, and direct interaction with game elements. If you’re walking through a park and come across a family picnic, you can use the “Grab the Game” feature. to move the game world aside, ensuring that real-world interactions don’t disrupt your virtual adventure.
To stand out, the developers have incorporated deeper MMO and RPG elements, going beyond simple collectible games. They aim to create scenarios that are not limited to combat, but also relate to narrative, character development and strategic gameplay. Launched as a demo, the game will soon be a full campaign according to its designers.
Here’s a video preview of the gameplay:
A unique game
Landing Party is probably one of the best representatives of augmented reality at the moment, going further than the best like Pokémon Go, but also Monster Hunter Now whose overly simplified gameplay spoils the pleasure of fans. Here we are on a more complete experience, with extensive consideration of the real world and strong interaction. The only downside in my opinion is the graphic quality, below the competitors mentioned.
If you like innovative games, go for Landy Party, whether on iOS or Android. Yes, the title is available for free on the App Store and the Play Store.