Do you like being able to highlight the path?

[StaceyPowers]

Do you like when games let you hit a button to highlight the path on the screen in front of you?

[Lens]

Absolutely! I like it when I am allowed to navigate while drawing the highlights. It is especially useful in the games which are set in over world. In one way it also helps me stay put.

 

[killamch89]

It depends for me. When it's really subtle, I don't mind it. But when the highlights are too bold and distracting, I tend to turn that off.

[Lens]

On 9/6/2024 at 10:35 PM, killamch89 said:

It depends for me. When it's really subtle, I don't mind it. But when the highlights are too bold and distracting, I tend to turn that off.

That's a great point. A gentle nudge in the right direction can be helpful, but when it's too obvious, it can take you away from the exploration and discovery. 

 

[Scorpion]

I love optional navigation aids in games like The Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn.

[Lens]

9 hours ago, Scorpion said:

I love optional navigation aids in games like The Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn.

I observed that an optional navigation help to enhance the gameplay. The Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn's path highlighting really make exploration more enjoyable. 

 

[Anders]

My favorite implementation of this feature is Ghost of Tsushima. If you swipe the touchpad on the PS4 controller, a gust of wind will blow in the direction of your next objective. Really intuitive, but at the same time subtle