Super Psychic Soccer

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  Editor In Game Shot of Charging Ball

Inspiration

What if you could control objects with a mere gesture, harnessing powers seen in sci-fi movies or imagined in the depths of a dream? This intriguing idea was the seed that grew into "Super Psychic Soccer." We envisioned a game where the thrill of soccer meets the fantastical—players manipulate a glowing energy ball with telekinetic powers right in their shared physical space, all wrapped in mesmerizing, futuristic visuals. It's about making a childhood fantasy of magic and might a shared reality through the magic of Mixed Reality.

What it does

"Super Psychic Soccer" is a mixed reality game that allows two players to engage in a soccer-like duel using telekinetic powers to manipulate an energy ball. The game is set in a futuristic environment where players can charge the ball with energy, launch it towards the opponent’s goal, and use dynamic energy shields for defense. The experience is designed to feel like wielding real magical powers, with the physical room around the players serving as the game arena.

How we built it

We developed the game on Meta's Presence Platform, utilizing its advanced capabilities to create a seamless mixed reality experience. This involved integrating spatial anchors for the same location-based services, ensuring that actions in the virtual world correspond with the physical space. We also implemented multiplayer networking to allow real-time interactions between players in the same room. Hand pose recognition technology was used to interpret player gestures, translating them into game actions like charging, launching and controlling the ball.

Challenges we ran into

One major challenge was ensuring the multiplayer colocation experience was smooth and synchronous, with virtual elements consistently aligned with the shared physical environment. Additionally, refining the ball control mechanics to feel intuitive yet magical proved complex. We had to experiment with various hand poses and systems to optimize the responsiveness of charging, launching, and steering the ball.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are particularly proud of how we've managed to transform a mere idea into an engaging and interactive mixed reality prototype in just a few days. Overcoming the technical challenges to achieve a consistent and immersive multiplayer experience in a shared physical space is one of our greatest accomplishments, as well as the its innovative gameplay and stunning visual effects.

What we learned

Throughout the development process, we learned a great deal about the capabilities and limitations of mixed reality. The intricacies of spatial computation, depth perception, and occlusion in real-world settings were key areas of learning. We also gained valuable insights into effective gesture-based control systems and the importance of fine-tuning user interactions for a natural and enjoyable gameplay experience.

What's next for Super Psychic Soccer

Moving forward, we plan to expand "Super Psychic Soccer" with more interactive elements and enhanced multiplayer features. We aim to introduce more game strategies and special abilities, increasing the depth and replayability of the game. Additionally, we're exploring options to further blur the lines between the virtual and real worlds, making each match even more thrilling and immersive.

Built With

• c#
• colocation
• meta-presence-platform
• photon-fusion-2-multiplayer
• spatial-anchor
• unity