Video games are in part enthralling due to stunning graphics. But what happens if you take away the video in the video gaming experience? You’re suddenly discovering the powers of one of the five sense: hearing.
Papa Sangre is a brand new gaming experience for the iPhone, made by the guys at Somethin Else, a London based digital company specializing in interactive content, radio, games, video and talent management.
Papa Sangre is built on a technique called binaural recording, which allows a user to hear sounds with an exceptional realism in terms of where they seem to come from.
Once you plug in your headphones, Papa Sangre takes you in a creepy setting, a dark castle where you’ll have to save someone important to you, and find your way to the light. Avoid monsters and weird creatures by hearing them and step away. Collect sounds by moving towards them, led by your ears.
This 90-minute gaming experience is something you won’t be forgetting that easy.
Sound-Based Gaming
Papa Sangre is the first Video Game Without Video
Trend Themes
1. Sound-based Gaming - Opportunity to create immersive gaming experiences that rely solely on audio, opening up new possibilities for visually impaired gamers and creating unique gameplay mechanics.
2. Binaural Recording - Potential to revolutionize audio technology by providing an unprecedented level of realism and spatial awareness, enhancing virtual reality experiences and audio storytelling.
3. Immersive Experiences - Growing demand for interactive and sensory-driven entertainment, leading to the development of more immersive games and applications that engage multiple senses.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Incorporating sound-based gameplay elements into mainstream video games to enhance player experiences and attract a wider audience.
2. Audio Technology - Developing innovative audio recording techniques and technologies that improve audio quality, spatial awareness, and realism in various applications, including gaming, virtual reality, and storytelling.
3. Entertainment - Creating immersive and interactive entertainment experiences that engage multiple senses, including sound-based games, audio tours, and virtual reality experiences.