Destructible barriers

Damaged wooden planks block a floor opening ahead of the player in Return to Castle Wolfenstein.Damaged wooden barrierOpening beneath the planks
Return to Castle WolfensteinBoards block a floor hatch
  1. Damaged wooden barrier
  2. Opening beneath the planks
© Gray Matter Interactive / id Software; frame from clip via GameMechanics.org · Source ↗

Destroying a barrier opens a route or access to its contents. Material and damage cues show where force can be applied.

Design tips

  • Visually distinguish breakable materials from permanent walls.
  • Leave a physically usable route after destruction.

Examples