Building the Swamp Horror: A Challenging New Boss in Development

As development on Clockwork Desolation: The Frozen Time continues, I’ve been working on one of the game’s key boss AIs: the Swamp Horror.

At this stage, the boss is still in progress. It has started to take shape and looks a little promising, but I’m not fully satisfied yet. A good boss fight shouldn’t just look intimidating; it should feel intense, difficult, and rewarding to overcome. That’s the experience I’m aiming for with the Swamp Horror.

A Tougher Code Challenge

Compared to some of the earlier AIs, building this boss has been a bit more challenging. The code for its movement, attack patterns, and mechanics requires more effort than usual. But I believe that’s a good sign; the harder it is to create, the more depth and uniqueness it can bring to the final battle.

Every extra hour of debugging and fine-tuning is a step toward making the Swamp Horror feel like a true boss. Not just a tougher enemy, but a fight that tests the player’s reflexes, strategy, and patience.

Still Evolving

Right now, the Swamp Horror is incomplete. Its mechanics and design are still being shaped, and I’m experimenting with ways to make it unpredictable and dangerous without feeling unfair. The goal is to build something that players won’t forget after the fight is over.

This stage of development is always exciting, seeing an idea slowly turn into something alive in-game. I’m confident that with more work, the Swamp Horror will become the kind of boss encounter that defines the atmosphere of Clockwork Desolation.

Stay tuned for more updates as this monster evolves.