# Expression-Based AR Games Tender Claws' TendAR Stars a Virtual Fish That Responds to Emotions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendar References: [roadtovr](https://www.roadtovr.com/arcore-apps-google-play-store/) & [tenderclaws](http://tenderclaws.com/press/sheet.php?p=tendAR) Tender Claws is planning to launch a new augmented reality game called 'TendAR' in the summer of this year that features "a fish-like creature who becomes increasingly sentient." The game draws players in with its environmental storytelling, augmented reality and technology that is capable of [recognizing both faces and emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot). In TendAR, the fish creature called 'Guppy' responds to users' facial expressions and sustains itself by consuming the emotions of others. The app combines ARCore with the Google Cloud API, which powers the computer vision and object recognition systems. While there are a number of next-generation augmented reality game experiences that draw players in with unique experiences and visuals, experimental games like TendAR are emerging to offer a take on [complex subjects such as human emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovomind). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Expression-based AR Games:** Opportunity to create augmented reality games that use facial expressions and emotions as gameplay mechanics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Augmented Reality Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the potential of using facial expressions and emotions as a key element in augmented reality games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alien-Hunting AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taito.md) - [AR-Powered Virtual Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot.md) - [Virtual AR Adventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-treasure-quest.md) - [Facial Movement Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gameface.md) - [AR-Enabled Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupixel.md) - [AR-Enabled Kids Golf Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pga-jr-league-safari.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Interactive AR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sendit-app.md) - [Street Fighter-Style AR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu.md)