Features

• Core Gameplay Loop Design, centred around underwater exploration, fish collection, and returning resources to the boat to support village progression.

• Level and Space Design, creating underwater areas that balance exploration, visibility, and navigation while guiding players toward objectives.

• Risk–Reward Gameplay Structure, encouraging players to venture further for greater rewards while managing oxygen, positioning, and escape routes.

• Dynamic Threat Avoidance, incorporating the sea monster Cat-thulu as an intermittent hazard to create tension and disrupt player routines.

• Player Flow and Readability, ensuring objectives, hazards, and traversal routes remain clear despite the challenges of underwater movement.

• Collaboration in Unreal Engine 5, working closely with programmers and artists to integrate mechanics, level layouts, and visual feedback.

• Iterative Playtesting and Refinement, adjusting pacing, threat frequency, and level layout based on feedback to improve player experience.