An ability key is an ability that gives the player object an ability which allows it to overcome a specific type of obstacle and therefore access to new areas. Progress in action adventure games is based on the use of ability keys.
Common Ability Keys
Environment Suit
An environment suit is any power-up that allows a character to be unaffected by a dangerous environment or to suffer less damage, thus allowing him to pass through the dangerous area.
Examples of environment suits include a lava-resistant suit and scuba-gear.
Extended Jump
An extended jump is a very common ability key. Being able to jump higher allows the player object to reach doors and tunnels that he couldn't reach before.
Weapons
If a specific type of weapon can destroy a certain type of obstacle, then the weapon itself is an ability key.
Extended Vision
Any item which reveals hidden paths is an ability key.
Increased Speed
Sometimes increased speed can be an ability key if it allows a character to get past falling objects (on his head, or beneath his feet) where he couldn't before.
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