Discovering movement rules

A downward strike allows a bounce off a mushroomThe mushroom becomes a surface for gaining extra momentum
Hollow KnightA downward strike allows a bounce off a mushroom
  1. The mushroom becomes a surface for gaining extra momentum
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Players discover a non-obvious traversal rule and reach new routes without necessarily gaining a character upgrade.

Design tips

  • Distinguish learning a technique from improving reaction speed.

Examples