Night vision

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory: night vision reveals vent walls and a turn in green tones, with rounded image edges.Night vision reveals the passage geometry
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005)Green viewing mode inside a dark passage
  1. Night vision reveals the passage geometry
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A special viewing mode helps navigation in darkness. Switching it on changes scene readability and which details stand out.

Design tips

  • Give the active mode a clear indicator.
  • Check transitions between very dark and brightly lit areas.

Examples