Android Game Review: SpecTrek
“The world is being invaded by Ghosts. It is your task to track down these ethereal entities and catch them before they can do any harm. Fortunately, you have your Android powered phone to help you in your quest. Now save the world and catch as many ghosts as you can!”
SpecTrek is an Android application that uses Augmented Reality and GPS to superimpose virtual “ghosts” on the real world. By physically walking to locations where ghosts reside, you can use your camera to “capture” them and even record your score online. It’s a simple but brilliant concept and I was eager to give it a try. The reality though, left a lot to be desired.
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