Spiral Knights - Very Possbile Gameplay Addition

Very Possbile Gameplay Addition

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Mon, 09/05/2011 - 14:22

Hova

You know, while being bored I was thinking about the gameplay of SK and what can be new additions that could be fun and unique, and I think I've come up with one:

Mirrors.

Like, you have to search around to activate some light somewhere that when shined into Mirrors, will be reflected, and you'd be able to change the direction of Mirrors by hitting them, so basically:

You'd first have to search for light or lights then you have to shine those lights into the Mirrors then use the reflecting of the light in the Mirrors to get the light to a certain spot that will open the way.

Thoughts....?

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 14:24

Madadder

legend of zelda much?

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 14:26

Hova

No...? Mirrors are to my

No...?

Mirrors are to my knowledge rarely used in the Legend of Zelda games.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 15:24

Akarinmimiz

Light and mirror puzzles

Light and mirror puzzles aren't exactly unique to Zelda. If anything, I have a feeling the concept predates its first usage in Zelda.

That aside, seems like it would be nice to have as long as the mechanics for manipulating the mirrors isn't too awkward. As much as I love the action of combat, there's nothing wrong with having a few more alternate puzzle options involved.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 15:31

Effrul

Dude, the entire Spirit

Dude, the entire Spirit Temple in Ocarina is based on mirror puzzles like the ones you're describing. The Earth Temple in Wind Waker does the same. There's been a Mirror Shield item in virtually every entry in the franchise, which is used mostly for reflection-based puzzles. They are freakin' everywhere.

Of course, just because a mechanic has appeared in another game doesn't mean it couldn't work in SK.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 15:57

Hova

@Effrul I was talking about

@Effrul

I was talking about Mirrors that could be hit, not Mirror Shields.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 17:36

Soulstaker

Lol like portal 2?instead of

Lol like portal 2?instead of laser it's lights.

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 18:20

Madadder

Darksiders warning some

Darksiders

warning some strong language use

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 19:16

Hova

May I ask what that has to do

May I ask what that has to do with this thread?

Mon, 09/05/2011 - 19:53

Madadder

nothing, just pointing it out

nothing, just pointing it out still though. its been done a bunch i dont see SK ever doing it

Tue, 09/06/2011 - 08:26

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Effrul

>>I was talking about Mirrors

>>I was talking about Mirrors that could be hit, not Mirror Shields.

You were talking about redirecting a beam of light to solve puzzles; I know you're not talking about equipped mirror items, my point is that this sort of puzzle does, in fact, happen a bunch in the Zelda franchise. Of course, it crops up in many, many other games, too (hell, RE5 has a puzzle segment involving redirecting sunlight with rotating mirrors). I'm not saying it couldn't work in SK, it's an absolutely tried-and-tested puzzle trope.

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