Resources, attention and danger

A motion tracker provides incomplete information beyond a doorThe tracker reports motion without a direct viewA closed passage limits visibility
Alien: IsolationA motion tracker provides incomplete information beyond a door
  1. The tracker reports motion without a direct view
  2. A closed passage limits visibility
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Using a device demands attention and may distract from threats. The player decides when information is worth the risk.

Design tips

  • Keep an accessible cue for nearby danger.

Examples