Try a locked door

The hero’s hand reaches toward a wooden door handle in Outlast, and the door remains shut.Hand against the closed doorHandle and interaction area
OutlastA hand tries to open the door
  1. Hand against the closed door
  2. Handle and interaction area
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Turning a handle or pushing a door confirms that it is locked. The hero’s reaction makes the blocked passage understandable.

Design tips

  • Confirm refusal with a brief gesture and sound.
  • Distinguish a locked door from a decorative fixed panel.

Examples