Jordan Cordina
The Mine: TECHNIQUE Breakdown
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Crystal lighting in the switchback route guides player movement. Moving close to the first crystal triggers player character dialogue that implies they're dangerous, creating a sense of danger and increasing tension.
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The route continues, with a sea cave visible on the right through stalagmites. Lighting is used to imply a false path ahead, with a pickaxe and crates highlighted by crystal glow to hint at the Facility's nefarious purpose. At a set point before reaching these the ground collapses, forcing the player onto lower ground and acting as a hard gate.
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Leading lines and lighting guide the player towards a small tunnel leading outside, acting as a funnel and forcing the use of the crouching mechanic. Gunshots trigger partway through, building a sense of danger for the next part of the level. The passage also creates contrast, emphasising the scale and brightness of the next area.
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