More on the art…
Style stuff
The visuals make up a unique blend of stylized and photoreal elements paired with ultra-real-looking physically-based lighting. That’s a thing fancy games have.
Characters and creatures are imbued with a mix of unique kawaii and chibi characteristics, crazy color palettes, and a small dose of trippy psychedelia. (the big secret: they’re really aliens! Didn’t you already know?
Realistic underwater environments are crafted to be visually stimulating and colorful but relaxing and soothing to explore. As chaotic as nature yet artfully composed. …and silliness, lots of clever silliness woven into the overall aesthetic. kind of like that Douglas Adams guy. Look him up. Read the first 2 books, skip the movie and the show from the 1970’s..
UI, icons, and text will present an iconic retro-70’s Japan vibe.
Delightful music paired with sardonic voiceovers highlight the action along with hilarious Japanese gameshow-styled moments for major achievements.
these are old but still cool.
probably
Bruh
I know, I know
baddies?
buddies?
???
Sciency Facts…
Lumpsucker fish are aptly named; their roly-poly bodies are nearly spherical and sport some mesmerizing colors and patterns.
The ‘sucker’ part refers to the fish's modified pelvic fins, which have evolved into a heart-shaped adhesive disc. The other fins are more like little arms. Many species have bony, wart-like tubercles adorning the body and their skin can vary from opaque to translucent, changing colors and patterns on a whim.
So yeah, no two look exactly alike!
RIGHT?
Character Concepts
What was I thinking with these guys?
Maybe I was eating too many anemones