Homing projectiles

Glowing Bullseye shot trails curve toward a target by the far wall in Resistance 3.Curving projectile trailsThe tagged target’s area
Resistance 3 (2011)Bullseye: rounds follow a tagged target
  1. Curving projectile trails
  2. The tagged target’s area
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A missile or other projectile adjusts its path toward a selected target after launch. The player selects the target and the system guides the projectile.

Design tips

  • Distinguish target acquisition from manual projectile steering.
  • Communicate target loss and turning limits.

Examples