The Polygon edition took The Last of Us Part II game director Anthony Newman of Naughty Dog. The leader shared new details regarding some game mechanics. According to the head, each character in the project has a heart rate that affects his behavior.
Anthony Newman said: “Every aspect of the game has been upgraded to some level, including the audio. I don’t know if you noticed, but after running, when Ellie stops, her breathing quickens.” The game director then explained why this happens and how it affects gameplay: “Out of sight, what happens is that [Ellie] has a fluctuating heart rate. It increases in melee combat, when running, the presence of nearby enemies and taking damage. The fluctuations in heartbeat carry a wide range of breathing sounds that the main character will give out.
However, this mechanic is not limited to Ellie. All enemies, including clickers, have a heart rate. This parameter affects the behavior of enemies, for example, the infected will become more noisy, which will allow more efficient planning of routes on the ground.
The Last Of Us Part II February 21, 2020 Exclusively on PS4.
Source: 3dnews.ru