Crawling through vents

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory: in night vision, Sam stands beneath a square ventilation opening in the wall.Entrance to the service passageCharacter at the vent entrance
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005)Entering a ventilation passage
  1. Entrance to the service passage
  2. Character at the vent entrance
© Ubisoft Montréal; clip via GameMechanics.org · Source ↗

A low service passage provides an alternative route. Its restricted size changes the character’s posture, view and available actions.

Design tips

  • Keep the entrance discoverable while retaining a hidden-route feel.
  • Check corners, exits and camera placement inside the low passage.

Examples