Why Detective Mode Was the Worst Thing to Happen to Stealth Games
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An opinion piece argues that detective-style vision modes in modern games reveal too much, making stealth and investigation easier.
The critique says these overlays flatten gameplay, reduce ambiguity, and weaken immersion across many AAA titles.
It singles out franchises like Batman: Arkham, Assassin’s Creed, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Marvel’s Spider-Man as examples of the trend.
The author hopes 007 First Light will avoid relying on this shortcut and preserve more challenge and tension.
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