How to Play
Step 1:
Using Augmented Reality Mode
If your device allows it, you can enjoy the full Chromian Wars experience by playing it in Augmented Reality mode. First, print the marker if you don’t already have one, and place it on a table, floor, or other available surface. Ideally you should be between 1 to 5 feet away from the marker, depending on its size (further away for bigger markers.
Make sure the surface area isn’t too cluttered (real-world object detection is an upcoming feature).
Next, hold your mobile device horizontally. Make sure the camera is in top corner and not blocked by any fingers. Take the time to find a comfortable position.
We recommend you do the Units Tutorial (Single Player → Training → Units) to get used to the Augmented Reality experience in a non-threatening environment.
Step 2:
Manually activating AR Mode
Augmented Reality mode is enabled by default on the devices where it is known to run smoothly. If you have an older device but still want to try it out, or if you’ve You must make sure the AR mode is enabled by accessing the options menu (Extras → Options → Other Options → Augmented Reality).
You can do the same if you want to deactivate Augmented Reality mode. "But why would I want to turn of AR mode when it’s so incredibly awesome?” you may ask. Well, you may want to play the game without AR if you don’t have a marker handy, if it’s too dark or if you don’t have a ready access to a flat surface. Don’t worry, the game is just as fun in non-AR mode!
Locate your units (when starting at level 1 you are part of the Blue team). The bright colored circle indicates which unit you currently control. A pale blue circle under a unit means it's under your command. You can take control of such units by touching them. You can also touch a selected unit to get info about it.
Step 3:
Selecting and Moving Units
Locate your units, which will be the blue team if you’re into Story mode (Single Player → Story). You need to advance in Story mode in order to unlock new tanks in Battle mode (Single Player → Battle).
The bright colored circle indicates which unit you currently control. You can take control of other units on your side by touching them. You can also touch and briefly hold a selected unit to get info about it. Crew members are at the top of the HUD (heads-up display). The heart icon shows whether a crew member is alive, wounded or dead. Units run better when the crew is healthy. The bottom left part of the HUD shows the unit's damage status. The unit will explode if it ever reaches zero. The bottom right part of the HUD consists of the Ammo and Reload gauges. The Ammo gauge shows the current weapon's remaining ammo, while the Reload gauge shows how long before the unit can shoot again. To move your tank, simply touch the ground where you want to go. That’s it! You can hold to have the unit follow your finger around.
Step 4:
Fighting and winning the game
Various Power-Ups will help you defeat your opponent (more on those later). Each level will provide you with a mission to accomplish. If you have a unit marked “important” (i.e. with a crown or mask icon above it), make sure you keep them alive until the end of the level - you need them alive to continue!
Power Ups
There are quite a few power-ups that will appear during the course of a battle.
Here are a few of them:
Ammo: replenishes your weapon’s ammunition
Medic: heals wounded crew members (but not if they’re dead)
Missile Launcher: unleash a powerful heat-seeking missile on your opponent
Repairs: repairs your tank (and restores some of its armor as well)
Upcoming Features
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New Units,
Weapons and Skills -
New Levels,
Stories and Battles -
New Multiplayer
and Community Tools
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