# Microscopic Exploration Games The Viva Ex Vivo Game Requires You To Navigate Microscopic Threats By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploration-game References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/01/viva-ex-vivo-for-ps4/) & [blog.us.playstation](http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/02/29/microscopic-survival-game-vev-viva-ex-vivo-coming-to-ps4/) The video game world is full of exploration games in which you have to navigate challenging and hazardous terrain whilst fighting foes, navigating threats and conquering territory. But what's unique about Viva Ex Vivo is that it requires you to navigate microscopic universes such as a tissue sample or a glop of mud. In effect, this is an exploration game that requires a mastery of biology principles. As you play the game, your fate rests on your ability to identify organic particles, whilst things like immune systems and micro-organisms suddenly represent huge threats. The game is capable of generating mini ecosystems, requiring you to adapt your gameplay all the time. This is a truly magnificent exploration game that is designed for the intelligent gamer, and is as fun to play as it is mentally stimulating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Microscopic Exploration Games:** Microscopic exploration games are a unique and engaging genre that combines gaming with biology principles. - **Mastery of Biology Principles:** The Viva Ex Vivo game highlights the potential for games that require players to have a deep understanding of biology concepts. - **Adapting Gameplay to Mini Ecosystems:** Games like Viva Ex Vivo provide opportunities for players to adapt their gameplay in constantly changing mini ecosystems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the potential for creating more exploration games that integrate biology principles and microscopic environments. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage microscopically-focused exploration games like Viva Ex Vivo to enhance learning and understanding of biology concepts. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can potentially utilize the advancements in microscopic exploration games to develop interactive training tools for medical professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Narrative Alien Simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-earth-life-simulation.md) - [Real-World Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-earth.md) - [Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic.md) - [Monstrous Horror Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-video-games.md) - [Multimedia Treasure Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madoks-interactive-treasure-hunt.md) - [Lifelike Space Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-part-1.md) - [Horror Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep.md) - [Stylized Cel-Shaded Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycopunk.md) - [Adventure Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astral-wield.md)