Lava

Spelunky: a wide strip of glowing lava lies beneath platforms occupied by several characters.Lava below the safe platformsA foothold above the hazard
SpelunkyA hazard beneath the arena
  1. Lava below the safe platforms
  2. A foothold above the hazard
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A hazardous surface limits safe routes. The player uses platforms or searches for a detour while accounting for the cost of contact.

Design tips

  • Distinguish hazardous liquid through shape, motion and sound.
  • Show safe footholds before the first risky jump.

Examples