Level design – Signposting in Doom


Follow the light.

See how the green lights guide you through the desert?

It works indoors too.

Light does not have to glow constantly. Watch the red light on the ride side of the door change intensity.


Light also helps to guide you through platforming sections.

Here is a video showing a section with some “heavy” signposting.

https://youtu.be/q0A_RmNmNCs

Got more examples of signposting in games? Tell us in the comments below.

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