Why Control Resonant Developer Remedy Avoided Using Yellow Paint to Guide Players

As Marvel's Wolverine catches flak for excessive hand-holding, Control Resonant devs made a conscious decision not to use yellow paint

Control Resonant is one of the few modern open-world games which doesn't always point you to where you should go next. This desire to give players time to figure their way around is the reason why, according to the game's director, Resonant does not have yellow paint.

Remedy avoided 'yellow paint' guides on purpose, Control Resonant director says

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Why Control Resonant Developer Remedy Avoided Using Yellow Paint to Guide Players

Control Resonant's director has explained how the team chose to handle exploration in a way that doesn't feel like it is holding the player's hand with things like yellow paint.

Control Resonant director explains why they avoided yellow paint and Wolverine-style hand-holding

Control Resonant director Mikael Kasurinen has explained why Remedy deliberately avoids telling players exactly where to go.

Control Resonant Director Explains The Game's Lack Of Yellow Paint: 'It Was A Conscious Decision, Obviously'

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Control Resonant Developers Reject Yellow Paint Navigation in Favor of Player Autonomy

Control Resonant devs confirm they ditched yellow paint navigation. Learn why the studio prioritizes player autonomy and what this means for open-world design.