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Much like the humble health bar, the reticle does not exist to be memorable. It's the most utilitarian tool of the user interface. On a base level, slapping a big symbol at the center of the screen at all times sounds distracting, but it's the job of the reticle to blend in to the action so well that it becomes an extension of the subconscious—an invisible bullseye guiding our shots, throws, and first-person leaps to their intended destinations.
