Thanks. I know it needs a lot of optimisation. I did get to do some before the submission but it was still quite demanding when I had to submit. Did you find the quality settings? Putting it on low does help a lot and does not look terrible.
The fog is really just to help reduce clutter. It was a bit hard on the eyes being able to see it all at once.
I agree that it has non spooky potential. My partner is terrified of dogs, but likes the nice parts of it. I am mulling over other ways to play with the loop. I was going for tension rather than horror. Inspired by how horrible the dogs are in 'Inside' by Play Dead. The moment they either get you or you escape was my starting point.