Action-adventure

Rise of the Tomb Raider: the route through the ruins continues across a gap that Lara crosses by jumping.A route to the next part of the spaceAn action that advances exploration
Rise of the Tomb RaiderExploration through a traversal challenge
  1. A route to the next part of the space
  2. An action that advances exploration
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Exploration combines with character-control challenges. Routes, obstacles and discoveries connect learning about the world with mastering its actions.

Design tips

  • Let actions reveal information and open routes.
  • Alternate demanding actions with opportunities to observe.

Examples