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Adding Sound and Visual Effects

Creating immersive XR experiences requires more than just importing 3D assets and scripting interactivity. For a truly natural and captivating experience, we need to integrate sound and visual effects. Imagine an AR monster hunt game. You’ve built the logic, but without sound and visual effects, the blend of real world and virtual reality feels off. Adding subtle monster sounds can provide direction and distance clues. Integrating a particle effect such as gray fog can enhance the spooky, mysterious atmosphere. By stimulating multiple senses and adapting these elements to a user’s movements, we can significantly enhance the overall immersion and user experience of the AR monster hunt game.

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