Stealth mode - what does that mean? Games in stealth mode

In most computer games, you are faced with the task, which is performed by any available methods. Almost always you can safely walk around in locations or levels, destroying the enemies coming to you on the way, not caring about anything other than a strip of health and ammunition. But there is a genre of games, called "stealth" - it radically differs from the others, because the gameplay in it is built completely differently. First of all, it is worth noting that you will forever have to forget about what a battle is to face to face. After all, stealth is a genre that suggests that you will sneak up on the enemy discreetly, and eliminate it silently. This greatly complicates the game, forcing you to look for non-standard ways out of the situation, but at the same time makes such projects unique and exciting. Moreover, it should be noted that many computer games, although they do not belong to the stealth genre, still include the appropriate mode. That is, you are given a choice - whether you want to fight with the enemy forehead forehead, or whether you want to eliminate all enemies unnoticed. Stealth mode is a very pleasant and useful addition to any computer game.

More information on stealth

Many gamers who have not encountered this regime or with games of this genre may not quite understand what the essence of this phenomenon is. Therefore it is worth to describe in more detail what the stealth is, how to use it and what it gives. Stealth mode is the state of the game character when it can move silently and silently eliminate opponents. Most often, the character at the time of activation of this mode slows down the step, bends down and does everything so that it can not be noticed. Murders in this mode are also committed so that no one sees it. In most cases, you are also given the opportunity to hide the body of the defeated enemy, so that no one discovers or raised the alarm. Almost always in games of the stealth genre, as well as in stealth games of another genre, raised anxiety means at least a loss of game points, but it is much more common that you fail the task completely if you or the tracks of your actions, Corpses, the enemy discovered. As you can see, stealth mode is a very fascinating journey to an unusual world. And it differs significantly from what you are offered in other genres.

Stealth mode outside of computer games

It should be noted right away that this concept is applicable not only to computer games. There is, for example, stealth mode in VC, the most popular Russian-speaking social network. What does he represent? In a normal situation, you go to the site under your name, and then any of your friends show that you are now online. But there are situations when you do not want your presence to be noticed - then you will need the stealth mode "VKontakte". If you go to the site using it, then no one will notice that you did it - all your friends and other interested users will be indicated that you are offline, although in fact you are browsing the site. This is by no means the only case of using such a regime outside of computer games. For example, there is also a stealth mode in "Chrome" and other Internet browsers. Here the principle of work is slightly different, but the essence remains virtually the same. If you visit different sites, this is done through your IP address, the visit is recorded in history, that is, you leave your mark on this site. There is nothing to worry about, because the maximum inconvenience that this can bring to you is the thematic banners. But if you still do not want to leave a trace, then you can act in stealth mode - no one will know that you were on this site. However, its functionality is likely to be limited. It is a pity that you can not apply the stealth regime in real life, as this would solve a lot of problems. Therefore, let us return to the theme of computer games, since that is where it is most often used.

Stealth mode in "Skyrim"

One of the most popular role-playing games of today - Skyrim - also has this mode. This is expressed in the ability of the character to sneak past the opponent or sneak up to him from the back to deal a fatal blow with the proper level of skill. This mode is very useful if you want to get into some area, but do not want to get involved in the conflict - this may be due to the lack of potions treatment, and insufficiently high level, weak weapons and much more.

What irritates the fans of this masterpiece most of all? This is AI intelligence in stealth mode. Let's say you want to get past a dangerous monster that you do not want to fight with, and two more AI characters are traveling with you. In the standard situation, they rush at the enemy as soon as he falls into their field of vision. Unfortunately, when you go into stealth mode, they do not follow you. And your attempts to sneak past end in complete failure. The developers, however, did not leave the problem without attention and created a patch called "Stealth Mode for Companions" v3.4 (Better stealth AI for followers in English). This patch fixes this annoying misunderstanding and improves the decision-making process of your companions when you go into stealth mode.

One more example

Stealth mode "Skyrim" - this is a pretty decent sample (of course, with the exception of defects with artificial intelligence) stealth in computer games that do not belong to the genre of stealth. There are quite a few similar projects where the stealth mode is artfully intertwined to increase the versatility of the game. One of the last masterpieces - "GTA-5" - also added stealth mode, which was previously absent in all games of the series. And only here you can act secretly in certain missions, which will be facilitated by such adaptations as, for example, a silencer. Naturally, the entire gameplay of this project is built entirely on a different gameplay, so do not expect a lot of stealth from this game. Stealth mode GTA-5 is rather a cherry on the cake of this masterpiece, and not one of the key components of the entire game process. So now is the time to move on to consider those projects that can be fully attributed to the stealth genre. And which, of course, received great publicity and recognition in the world of computer games.

Splinter Cell

One of the first games that come to mind when you talk about the genre of stealth is Splinter Cell. This shooter from the third is an example of a game with a stealth mode, stretching all the time. You act as a special agent who performs various tasks. In most popular games this means that you are given a huge amount of weapons, incredible ammunition, health, capable of withstanding several dozen direct hits, and you also need to shoot dozens, if not hundreds of enemies. But in Splinter Cell it's different. Your best friend is a pistol with a silencer, as well as a night vision device, with which you can gain an advantage over your opponents. The incredible success of the first game launched the wheel, today several parts have already appeared in the light, each of which turned out to be even better than its predecessors. And this means that games in the stealth mode have their own audience and are in great demand.

Hitman

Another series of games, received recognition - Hitman. It represents a mysterious story about a bald assassin numbered 47 on the nape of the neck. He receives tasks and unquestioningly fulfills them, while trying to understand who he is, where he came from and what his true purpose is. Dark business suit, bald skull and guitar string - these symbols of Forty-Seventh became cult, so if you have not played any of the parts of this masterpiece series, then you should definitely correct it. This game is especially good for moving from standard shooters to stealth, because there is enough open fire and silent murders. Hitman can not be called a full-fledged stealth, this game, rather, is a symbiosis of stealth and action, with a great symbiosis.

Assassin's Creed

Do not forget about another masterpiece of the series of stealth games that won the hearts of millions of gamers around the world. The action in Assassin's Creed does not happen in the modern world, but in the Middle Ages, and you act as a killer, but not the one who is armed with a pistol with a silencer. You have stilettos and incredible dexterity - this is what you will need to use to fulfill the tasks set before you. The series will guide you through the Middle Ages, make a pirate and even abandon during the civil war in America. And all this time you will act as a noiseless killer, and if it seems to you that this is not the most fascinating process, but it would be much better to act openly, then you definitely did not play Assassin's Creed. Here you immediately realize that a stealth game can be much more exciting and exciting than a standard action or shooter.

Metal Gear - classic of the genre

If we talk about how this genre was born, then first of all it is necessary to pay attention to a series of games Metal Gear. Here the action is not in the present tense, but not in the past. You are in the future and act as a special agent, who also performs certain tasks, which puts him in charge of the authorities. At the same time, he must act as secretly as possible. The raised alarm does not lead to the failure of the mission, but you will have to stay out of sight for a long time to the opponents, so that they forget you. But all this time they will not just look around, but they will search you purposefully, so you'll have to try. As in other games of the stealth genre, there is a very twisted plot, which even shocked many, but in any case it will amaze everyone. In a sense, this is a distinctive feature of the games in the stealth genre - they compensate for the lack of action, loved by many gamers, incredible stories and plot twists.

Independent novelties - Dishonored

But all the games discussed earlier are related to certain series, that is, they develop the success of projects created many years ago. This is a very convenient way, because you do not have to constantly reinvent the wheel - you just need to modify the old one. However, unfortunately, what is convenient for the developer is not always pleasant for a gamer. Of course, new games of world-famous series are pleasing, forced to sit for hours at the monitor, but still fans of the genre would like something fresh, unusual. For a long time they did not receive it until two successful brave souls appeared, the first of which was Dishonored. Here your spouse is killed, and you are substituted so that all suspicions fall on you. And you will have to defend your name and avenge the death of your wife, but you must act secretly. In this you will be helped even by supernatural abilities - for example, you can teleport directly to the enemy behind your back to silently eliminate it. Naturally, there were other attempts to revive the stealth genre, but all of them were not very noticeable. But the game Dishonored was able to do something that others could not do - without big names to win worldwide recognition and success.

Mark of the Ninja

Another project that has become really outstanding against the background of others is Mark of the Ninja. It can not be compared to any games that occur in our time, nor projects that offer a link to the past, nor even those that cast a character into the future. Here we are talking about the clan of ninja, the chosen representative of which is your character. You have to save your clan from destruction and take revenge for the scolded honor, but in the course of developments of events some details will open that will dramatically change your attitude to what is happening. However, not all this is important here - more importantly, the game is implemented in the form of a platformer, that is, there is no exciting or realistic 3D graphics, super-effects. The project is winning fame for it is the gameplay, immersion in the world of ninjas, abilities of your character. Gradually, you will discover new and new ways of silent killing, you can scare the enemies with the bodies of their associates, feed the corpses of opponents to beetles, so that there are no traces left - in general, you are given a huge space for action, from which you can hardly tear yourself away.

Conclusion

As a result, we have the following: stealth mode is an addition that is not very widely used in the gaming industry today. Most successful projects belong to several well-known series, there are only a couple of games that are independently recognized. As for the stealth mode, it is present in very many games only as a small aspect of the gameplay, and not as a defining component of it. One thing is for sure - the genre of stealth has its fans and continues to attract gamers as continuations of good old games, and new exciting projects.