“Peridot”, the latest game from the augmented reality company Niantic, is now available for download from the app store. A Tamagotchi-style game, Peridot allows users to choose a virtual pet to raise.
As with Niantic’s other games, Peridot is an augmented reality title that encourages players to take their pets for walks in the real world. During hikes, users can collect items, discover new places, and capture photos.
The game syncs with the Health app to allow players to gain walking distance even when the app is closed, and the augmented reality interface is fast and responsive, allowing users to tap a point on the screen to direct their pet.
The Peridot or “Dot” is bred from birth, and players can pet, feed, and play with their Dots to help them grow. In addition to exploring real-world locations and discovering items, there is a breeding mechanic that can unlock new Peridot archetypes. Breeding a Peridot to an adult and leveling it up unlocks new character traits that can be used for future pets.
Points are modeled after existing animals and mythological creatures such as cheetahs, dragons, unicorns, and more, with “endless possibilities of Peridot archetypes” available.
niantic Peridot first announced in April 2022, so it has been in development for over a year. The official release date is May 9, but the game is available to download starting today. [Direct Link]
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