Enemy Design Facelift

Devlog – Massive Enemy Design Overhaul

August 2025

Hey explorers,
This update is all about one thing — every single enemy in Ocean Explorer just got a visual upgrade.

I went through the entire roster, taking the old designs and giving them higher-quality renders, sharper details, improved shading, and more consistent art style so they all feel like they belong in the same ocean world.
The goal was to keep each enemy recognizable while making them more polished, threatening, and fun to encounter.

Here’s the full list of redesigned enemies:

• Sea Creatures: Shonisaurus, Piranha, Floating Fish, Ammonite, Eels, Electric Eel, Devil Squid, Jellyskull, Angler

• Bosses & Mini-Bosses: Shark King, Sea Monster, Dragon, Dragon Horse, Seahorse, Mermaid, Healer Maid

• Mechanical & Alien Units: Submarine Leader, Submarine, Hyper Submarine, Laser Ship, Factory Ship, Advanced Alien Ship, Ghost Ship, Ghost Ship Captain

• Prehistoric Giants: Plesiosaurus, Elasmosaurus, Kronosaurus (Black & Grey)

• Other Unique Threats: Abyssal Ray, Bladefin

What Changed:

• Higher Resolution Art: Every enemy now has cleaner lines and richer colors.

• Improved Lighting & Shading: Adds depth, highlights detail, and makes enemies stand out in gameplay.

• Consistent Art Style: No more mismatched designs — everything now feels unified.

• Polish Pass: Small details like eyes, fins, textures, and glow effects were all touched up.

This was a huge undertaking, but it’s worth it — the game feels more cohesive and visually striking than ever before.
Next up, I’ll be working on animation upgrades to match these new visuals, so every battle feels as good as it looks.