PushSquare: "A deeper emphasis on exploration makes EyePet Adventures a much bigger package than its predecessor, but its underlying longevity comes from the “make your own fun” potential that the game’s technology provides."
In the fifth installment of The Otaku's Gaming Study, I take a look at two recently released Playstation Portable titles that make use of augmented reality as a core gameplay device.
BeefJack: "EyePet Adventures is fun while there are still places left to explore, but its short 2D section soon shows that the augmented reality aspects of the game aren’t strong enough to prolong enjoyment."
Critical Gamer writes: The oft-ignored PSP camera is getting some love from Sony at the tail end of 2011 with two Augmented Reality animal sequels. EyePet Adventures is likely to be the one to catch most people’s proverbial eye, with not only a PSP prequel but also a few PS3 cousins. The idea in Adventures is to meld a virtual pet with a more traditional exploration-based gaming experience; though unfortunately, with one foot in each genre, its legs are spread so far apart it loses its footing and does itself a mischief.
