Japanese Augmented Reality Fishing
Ever thought to yourself “I wish I could go fishing right this very second” but you live in a built up city where the nearest fishing site is an hour away. Well fear not Japanese Company Takara Tomy is going to be releasing a new Augmented Reality toy, that will let fish anywhere. Sit in front of the tv and cast your line, try to catch that trout on the morning train to work. Take a walk across Shibuya crossing while attempting to reel in the catch of the day.
There are two game play modes available, the Augmented Reality mode that displays your current location on the screen, allowing you to fish wherever you currently find yourself. Or you can play the “Real Feel” Simulation mode. In this game play mode the Virtual Masters Real will provide a more realistic fishing experience with physical feedback from the reel, even the rod itself will flex under the virtual tension of the caught fish. The hard your cast the further the line will go on the screen. When you catch a fish the amount of tension felt in the rod will reflect the size of the fish you are trying to catch.
You will need to select the correct lure or bait, for the conditions you are fishing. There is a sonar device that you use to find the best fishing spot. Once you hook a fish you must carefully reel in the line to catch it. After successfully catching a fish it is displayed on the screen, the information about the catch can be saved, so you can proudly show your family, friends or co-workers. The game could turn out to be quite enjoyable, though not much use if you are wanting to eat your catch. Maybe that will be addressed in an update.
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