EKRUZER Games

Revolutionising AR Gaming with EKRUZER Games

TDS Australia played a pivotal role in the ground-breaking development of EKRUZER Games, a series of innovative gaming experiences that merge augmented reality (AR) with micromobility devices to revolutionise how players interact with real-world spaces. From game design and concept art to execution, TDS Australia’s expertise and creativity were integral in bringing this visionary project to life.

Client
EKRUZER Games
Year
2025
Pioneering Game Design

Cooperative missions, competitive battles, and interactive storytelling.

TDS Australia spearheaded the game design for EKRUZER Games, ensuring that each title offered a unique, immersive experience that captured the spirit of exploration and community engagement. The team redefined traditional gaming concepts by integrating real-world environments with AR technology, creating dynamic gameplay that includes cooperative missions, competitive battles, and interactive storytelling.

Specific highlights include:

  • CYBERSHADOWS: An adrenaline-fueled AR adventure blending sci-fi and fantasy elements. Players explore their realities transformed into virtual battlefields, uncovering hidden characters and engaging in thrilling duels. TDS crafted detailed exploration mechanics and battle systems that turn a city into a vibrant, interactive playground.
  • ROGUE CITY: A fast-paced open-world game where players compete for territory and missions in a gritty virtual cityscape overlaid onto real-world urban hubs. TDS designed intricate mission objectives and location-based storytelling, ensuring a seamless integration of real landmarks into the gameplay.
  • TIME ODYSSEY: An educational yet immersive game allowing players to travel through time, blending history with entertainment. TDS adopted a thoughtful approach to AR storytelling, presenting historical eras in stunning detail while incorporating futuristic projections.
  • QUANTUM CREATURES: A companion-centered game where players care for and develop mythical and technological creatures. TDS developed an emotional connection mechanic, allowing players to train, nurture, and bond with their creatures in both real and virtual worlds.
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Concept Art and Visual Storytelling

TDS Australia brought EKRUZER’s Ultraverse to life through its innovative and evocative concept art. The visual designs stood as the foundation for amazing immersive experiences that captivated players.

  • For CYBERSHADOWS, TDS delivered futuristic, sci-fi-inspired visuals that combined high-tech holograms with fantasy environments. The concept art featured battle arenas, character spawn zones, and visual elements designed to blend seamlessly with real-world cityscapes.
  • The rebellious, edgy design for ROGUE CITY captured the raw energy of an open-world game, conveying a sense of lawlessness while maintaining an approachable aesthetic. TDS’s designs for squad logos and customizable leaderboards enhanced the sense of personal ownership for players.
  • TIME ODYSSEY showcased historical landmarks and scenes across various eras, reimagining real-world locations with vivid AR overlays that allowed players to interact with the past and explore alternate futures.
  • For QUANTUM CREATURES, TDS conceptualized unique and dynamic creature designs, from dragons to futuristic cyborgs. Each creature was designed with interaction in mind, reflecting player choices and creating growth paths that added depth to the game.
Execution and Overcoming Challenges

We collaborated closely to ensure smooth execution of technical and artistic elements across all games.

TDS Australia’s contributions went beyond ideation. The team collaborated closely to ensure smooth execution of technical and artistic elements across all games. They navigated the challenges posed by merging physical and virtual worlds, ensuring gameplay remained safe, engaging, and aligned with EKRUZER’s mission of fostering real-world exploration.

Key achievements include:

  • Developing AR environments that adapt to players’ real-world surroundings, enhancing immersion without detracting from safety or accessibility.
  • Creating versatile design frameworks that accommodated diverse locations and player preferences, from urban areas to rural settings.
  • Innovating solutions to balance monetization through NFTs, microtransactions, and cryptocurrency (Kruzer Coins) without compromising the player experience.

Through their work with EKRUZER Games, TDS Australia has showcased their ability to blend creativity with cutting-edge technology. Their contributions have not only enhanced the gaming experience but also redefined the role of AR in bringing people together, fostering interaction, and celebrating our shared spaces. Whether by creating fantastical worlds, reviving historical eras, or encouraging care for virtual companions, TDS Australia’s designs have solidified EKRUZER Games as a truly revolutionary project.

Together, TDS Australia and EKRUZER Games have paved the way for a new future in game design—one that is immersive, interactive, and deeply connected to the real world.

Fantastical worlds, reviving historical eras, or encouraging care for virtual companions

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Fantastical worlds, reviving historical eras, or encouraging care for virtual companions

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