More in the waters
I’m currently working on my third app-game (Arctic Submerged), and felt like the waters needed more in them. Sure, i know that the depths of the arctic waters ain’t filled with too much things, and that can be quite nice as well. In some ways, it gives each element on screen more effect in a weird way. Nothing dampens the majestic presence of the icebergs or seamounts becoming visible on the horizon.
Yet, despite this already nice setting. The calm, cold arctic waters. I just HAD to make more stuff. Realistic? Not too sure about that. For the seabed in general: Yes. For the Arctic seabed: probably not. Oh well, screw that! Here it goes!
Wreckages. Yup. You read that right! So far, i have made two wreckages that will spawn on the map. Which one spawns, is controlled by a randomizer. Oh, but the fun doesn’t stop there - i have also implemented a unique coin (red coin) that rewards more gold than the usual coin, to spawn atop of these wreckages. To make it more of a challenge, these wreckages of course spawn in the area which is the most dangerous; since it’s littered with naval mines and seamounts as well, at the bottom. Oxygen might turn out to become an issue too, if you dwell in the deep for too long. Here, take a look at the models!
I have added some shaders to them in-game, altered their color a bit, and lowered the opacity. After some testing, i must say that i’m quite happy with the implementation and design. The general design follows along nicely with the other elements of the game, and it opens up a new way of playing.
To see these wreckages, you of course need to have upgraded your sub to have the Spotlight installed (obviously), and poof; there was another reason to upgrade to the Spotlight. View more stuff in the game; wreckages and the new unique red coin. More to see, more to earn!
I have thought about adding more models as well eventually. Perhaps another wreckage or two, and some other elements to be added onto the “natural elements” of the game. We’ll see. Time will tell, but one thing is certain: this game is getting packed with awesome content for all of you to enjoy!