Light and darkness have always exercised powerful effects on our psychology, and as humans we are all predisposed to fear the darkness and the unknowns it presents. However, when it comes to games, the effects of lighting can shift entirely based on the context. The mood of your game, its artistic theme, and the game mechanics can all influence and distort our natural tendencies. Let's explore the various ways of utilizing lighting in the context of level design:
- Helping with navigation: Lights not only illuminate dark environments, they can be used to immediately grab our attention. A natural reaction for any human is to seek the warmth and shelter of light. The stronger the contrast, the stronger the effect. This survival ...
