Blood splatters

Red hit particles appear around a struck enemy in Max Payne 3.Particles at the hit locationThe struck target
Max Payne 3A brief particle burst from a shot
  1. Particles at the hit location
  2. The struck target
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A short burst of particles shows the location and timing of a hit. It fades quickly so the rest of the fight remains readable.

Design tips

  • Scale the effect by impact strength while preserving the target silhouette.
  • Provide an option to adjust blood-effect intensity.

Examples