Searchlight

The heroes crouch behind a low wall while a searchlight illuminates the area ahead in The Last of Us.Visible search beamLow cover along the route
The Last of UsA beam searches beyond the heroes’ cover
  1. Visible search beam
  2. Low cover along the route
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A moving beam scans the area and may reveal the hero. The player chooses a route and movement timing around illuminated zones.

Design tips

  • Match the visible beam boundary to the actual detection area.
  • Provide a predictable window for moving between cover.

Examples