Rope-assisted wall running

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy: the heroine hangs from a rope beside a stone wall with her feet braced against it.Feet brace against the wall while the rope supports the body
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017)Moving along a wall while supported by a rope
  1. Feet brace against the wall while the rope supports the body
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A rope keeps the character near a wall while they move along it and build momentum. Release timing determines the next jump.

Design tips

  • Help players judge the range and direction of the next jump.
  • Avoid unexpected input-direction changes as the camera moves.

Examples