Rebane, an Estonian developer, has launched Charchery, an innovative browser game for Android. The game turns the action of plugging and unplugging a charging cable into a bow-and-arrow mechanic.
Game Mechanics
In Charchery, plugging the phone into a power source readies an arrow. Unplugging the cable shoots the arrow towards enemies, with the phone acting as a physical controller.
- Players aim by moving the phone in three-dimensional space.
- It uses Chrome's Web Battery API to detect the charging state.
- The game functions exclusively on Chrome for Android devices.
Development and Inspiration
According to Rebane, Charchery is a spiritual successor to a previous foldable-phone game. That earlier project allowed a flapping bird's controls via device posture.
While Charchery operates on Android, its source code is accessible in desktop Chrome for viewing and learning purposes.
Technical Considerations
Charchery demonstrates the potential of integrating hardware with software for interactive entertainment. By leveraging the Web Battery API, the game ensures a unique mobile experience.
It exemplifies how simple physical actions can be translated into complex game mechanics, enhancing player engagement on Android devices.
