Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Platforms: PlayStation Portable
- Developers: Novarama
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
Invizimals: Shadow Zone (2010) Review
Invizimals: Shadow Zone is a PlayStation Portable augmented reality video game developed by Novarama and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. It is the sequel to 2009’s Invizimals, and was released in 2010.
The game requires the PSP’s camera attachment to play, and uses augmented reality technology to overlay Invizimals creatures onto the real world. Players can then use their PSPs to capture, train, and battle these creatures.
Invizimals: Shadow Zone features over 150 different Invizimals to collect, each with their own unique abilities and stats. Players can also use their Invizimals to compete against other players in online multiplayer battles.
The game was praised for its innovative use of augmented reality technology, and for its fun and engaging gameplay. However, it was also criticized for its repetitive missions and lack of depth.
Gameplay
Invizimals: Shadow Zone is a collectible creature game, similar to Pokémon. Players use their PSPs to capture, train, and battle Invizimals creatures. The game features over 150 different Invizimals to collect, each with their own unique abilities and stats.
Players can capture Invizimals by using their PSP’s camera to scan real-world objects. Once an Invizimal has been captured, players can train it to improve its stats and abilities. Players can also use their Invizimals to compete against other players in online multiplayer battles.
Augmented Reality
Invizimals: Shadow Zone is one of the first games to use augmented reality technology. Augmented reality is a technology that overlays digital information onto the real world. In Invizimals: Shadow Zone, augmented reality is used to overlay Invizimals creatures onto the real world.
This allows players to see Invizimals creatures in their own homes, schools, or parks. Players can then use their PSPs to interact with these creatures, such as by capturing them or battling them.
Story
Invizimals: Shadow Zone’s story revolves around the player character, who is a member of the Invizimals Resistance. The Invizimals Resistance is a group of humans who are fighting against the evil Xtractor Corporation.
The Xtractor Corporation is a company that is trying to capture Invizimals and use them for their own evil purposes. The player character must team up with the Invizimals Resistance to stop the Xtractor Corporation and save the Invizimals.
Reception
Invizimals: Shadow Zone received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its innovative use of augmented reality technology, and for its fun and engaging gameplay. However, it was also criticized for its repetitive missions and lack of depth.
Overall, Invizimals: Shadow Zone is a solid augmented reality game that is fun and engaging to play. However, it is held back by its repetitive missions and lack of depth.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Innovative use of augmented reality technology
- Fun and engaging gameplay
- Over 150 different Invizimals to collect
Cons:
- Repetitive missions
- Lack of depth
Review Score
8/10
