Issho ni Photo Pikmin

About

This augmented reality app for Nintendo 3DS lets you snap photos with Pikmin that react to physical cards. Point the system’s camera at specially designed Pikmin-themed cards and watch the characters animate onscreen. Each card triggers different actions and poses. The single-player experience focuses on creative photo ops rather than structured gameplay. Released December 2 2013 it relies on the 3DS camera and proprietary AR cards for its gimmick. The appeal lies in its playful use of hardware features to blend physical and digital Pikmin. While limited to Japanese release and requiring specific cards the concept feels fresh for fans of the series. No combat or puzzles here just the joy of seeing tiny plant creatures interact with real-world objects through the 3DS lens.