“Superficially beautiful and graphically impressive adventure with an exciting setting and atmosphere typical of the franchise.”- 4Players.de
As per recent data from Statista, global user spending on console-based games is projected to reach $138 billion in 2030. The entry of next-gen technologies like the Internet of Things(IoT), Augmented Reality(AR), Blockchain, and NFTs is restructuring the gaming industry.
Among these, IoT steadily eradicates the gap between the players and the immersive world of gaming. The biggest Hollywood movie franchises like Avatar also enter this ever-growing and demanding gaming industry to untap the rapidly growing user base. Recently, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora hit the market and got the attention of game enthusiasts.
Developed under the game production of Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora was released on December 3, 2023. It is an open-world action-adventure game based on James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar film series. Avatar is an IoT-based game released for Amazon Luna, Playstation 5, XBOX Series X/S, and Windows. It is the second video game released for the franchise after Avatar: The Game in 2009.
Redefines Cinematic Gaming
In the Grand View Research of 2023, IoT’s projected global market value in gaming will reach $1693 billion by 2030. The research report also found that users rapidly shift towards video games that provide cinematic experience. In the United Kingdom, the game debuted at no. 5 in the physical charts and saw a decline in sales. However, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora got a positive response as it sold 8,363 Playstation 5 version copies within the first week of release in Japan.
Defined as Avatar’s cinematic journey by critics, it is the first-person action-adventure game set in the open world of the Western frontier of Pandora. This instalment of the Avatar game series brings a unique cinematic experience for players as the game has a great storyline.
Immersive and Interactive Gameplay
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora revolves around the main character, Na’vi, an orphan and trained soldier by the Resources Development Administration(RDA). The game is played in a first-person perspective and has somewhat of a storyline like Avatar’s latest movie. This game also supports 2-player cooperative multiplayer mode in which a player must embark on a journey to the western frontier. The pandora is a never-seen region divided into three distinct regions; each has its unique quest, inhabitants, and biomes.
The gameplay of Avatar: Frontiers involves Na’vi, who discovered regions of Pandora and organised local tribes to fight back against RDA as they attempt to exploit the natural resources of Pandora. A player can use Na’vi sense to highlight vulnerable points of enemies and traceable objects. As the player progresses in the game and completes the required quests, it unlocks better gears and improves the player’s combat performance. The mission of Na’vi (player) is to protect the pandora and defeat the RDA’s squad to achieve victory.
Key Features of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Over the last five years, advancements in gaming technology have allowed developers to develop realistic features. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, a stellar example of immersive technologies like IoT, combines modern features with power-pack performance.
Multiple Combat Styles
Players can master multiple combat styles to fight off the dangers of Pandora. These combat styles help players become proficient in traditional Na’vi weapons, including bow and spear, and training in a practical way. It also includes human-based training of the most destructive weapons, including assault rifles and shotguns.
Soar The Skies
Players can make a bond with their personal banshee that will give them an edge during aerial combat. It can also be used for travelling across the western of Pandora. During the special quests, players are required to fight aerial battles in which banshees provide a competitive advantage.
Witness Beauty of Pandora
The region of Pandora created by the developer of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is unique and never seen before. Players can embrace the beauty of this region and travel continents during the gameplay. A journey to this wonderland can turn into danger where lowering guards is never recommended.
Another Ubisoft Open World
Ubisoft previously created multiple games in an open world involving repetitive gameplay and mission structures. Most gamers tweeted that Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora also has the same open world, which is not as unique as expected. Frontiers that offer substantial open-hunting and gathering look similar to the Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2.
Since the game received mixed reviews, players must decide how much Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora matches their attention. The game is currently available on PS5, XBOX Series X/S, and Amazon Luna and can be purchased in different editions. This game from the Avatar series can be seen as a great example of the implementation of IoT to provide a real gaming experience.