Wall-penetrating weapons

Red Faction’s green Rail Driver scope shows a yellow enemy silhouette through a wall.Target visible through the barrierWall between weapon and target
Red FactionRail Driver locates a target behind a wall
  1. Target visible through the barrier
  2. Wall between weapon and target
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A shot passes through a penetrable barrier. The player can attack a target behind cover while considering material and enemy position.

Design tips

  • Keep penetration rules consistent with barrier material and thickness.
  • Provide hit feedback even when the line of sight is blocked.

Examples