Paradise Lost
Interactive
Paradise Lost
Interactive VR experience
Ocean We R is an interactive VR diving journey under the Great Barrier Reef, blending the wonder of marine life with the sobering reality of ocean pollution. Created by Somniacs for Birdly, this award-winning experience immerses users in the beauty and fragility of our seas.
We oversaw the visual development and production of the project, managing every aspect from level design and asset creation to implementation and optimization. We conducted performance testing to ensure smooth functionality and utilized AI-driven background character animations for added realism. Additionally, the project required precise asset synchronization between Zürich and Budapest, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow across teams.
Discovery
We began the project by researching and creating a detailed library of environmental assets, ensuring that the experience remained as accurate and authentic as possible.
Asset Preparation
We then collected, processed, and optimized a large number of rock assets to build diverse underwater landscapes. These formations were combined with corals and aquatic vegetation to create visually rich and believable environments.
Experience Design
To increase replayability, we designed the map with multiple possible starting locations. This allowed players to experience different routes and points of interest, making each session feel more unique and less predictable.
Story Development
Story played a crucial role in the experience, guiding players through a three-act journey. The adventure begins in the vibrant richness of the coral world, leads into increasingly polluted waters, and ultimately returns to a thriving reef ecosystem, highlighting both the fragility and resilience of marine life.
Results
This is the point where we proudly present what we ended up with.
