System @witha.ph · 28/11/2024When I think about this subject, I think about that one Half Life 2 developer commentary node. It's not the same thing but it's similar. You need stuff like this - a lot of people do. It's just a matter of how well done it is. I'd wager when done properly, you barely even notice the guiding hand. 120
![Half Life 2 Developer Commentary
[Greg Coomer] Before we simplified the path through the guardian's lair, we allowed a right turn at this junction, leading the player right back to where they began. One of our playtesters continued to repeatedly turn right here for half an hour. That was a compelling argument for removing the mazelike elements.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qgmeb6ohcygi4rozwpqcfnh7/bafkreiaule3uc7bkfefp6mmdgtbnvu2tztrzpxg63cj3x7y3zcnty3njlq)
