Ingress is an augmented reality mobile game developed by Niantic, the same company that developed Pokemon Go. In Ingress, players are divided into two factions - The Enlightened and The Resistance - and work to capture and control portals located at real-world landmarks using their smartphones. Portals are linked together to create “control fields,” which can be used to gain points for your faction.
Players can also hack portals to obtain items such as resonators, which are used to strengthen a portal’s defenses, and XMP bursters, which are used to attack enemy portals. In addition to capturing and linking portals, players can participate in “operations” which involve coordinated efforts by multiple players to achieve specific objectives.
Overall, Ingress is a unique gaming experience that combines elements of augmented reality, role-playing, and strategy. It has gained a dedicated following among players who enjoy exploring their local communities while competing with others for control of virtual territory.
