A new game from Mobile Scope applies input from the camera of a smartphone to enable motion-sensitive hen targeting. And no, that isn't a spelling error.
German game developer and publisher Mobile Scope has announced that a new version of its popular Moorhen game is to be introduced in March 2004, dubbed Moorhen Camera X. Unlike previous versions of the game which have relied on navigational pads for input, this latest edition will draw upon the capabilities of integrated cameras found in smartphones to provide what appears to be an entirely new user experience.
As a 2D shooter where hens are the primary target, players have thus far aimed manually to be able to take out hens. Innovatively, Moorhen Camera X makes use of the camera of the device on which it is running to position a cursor relative to player movements, comparing picture data frame-by-frame to determine in which direction the handset is being moved.
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Moorhen Camera X appears to be the first game which enables motion sensitivity by means of camera input, which is a novel approach to a concept which has previously been dominated by the implementation of dedicated tilt sensor devices.
As innovative as the concept sounds, however, one drawback is likely to place at least a minor hurdle in the path of widespread acceptance as prolonged camera use impacts battery life significantly.
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