The 10 best HUDs in gaming
- November 26, 2007 15:43 PM PST
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Table of Contents
Page 1.) 2 games that make the leap
Page 2.) 3 Shooters with perfect HUDs
Page 3.) 3 action games with perfect HUDs
Page 4.) 2 games that paved the way for HUDs
Resident Evil was one of the first games to represent health levels though character animations. When a character is wounded, he walks slower and clutches his side. When critically wounded, a character will hobble unsteadily along, jacking up the suspense to almost unbearable levels.
Metroid broke convention for shooters by integrating the HUD as part of the character's helmet. Health, ammo, and area maps are displayed clearly on screen, making the HUD part of the action.
