I (Sean) use AI coding assistants: GitHub Copilot and Claude Code. I've written software for years and I teach games programming at university, and I use AI tools the way I use a profiler or a compiler. They helped build web tools Dave and I use to balance the ecosystem across long simulations, they're very good at finding edge-case bugs (I'm looking at you, pathing system), and they write the boilerplate for things like save states and UI. I never ship code I haven't read and thoroughly tested.
No content in this game is AI-generated, and no generative AI runs while you play.
Every sound, art and music asset in this game was made by a human. The game started out as the idea of “Asset Safari” around the concept of buying sprite packs from artists, which is what we have done. The music, sound and writing is also all human generated.
Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of some graphical and marketing assets for the game and its Steam store page. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and selected by the developer before being included in the final product.
Some of the game's 2D art, character voice acting, and localization content utilized generative AI assistance during production. All related content was generated and manually reviewed before release; no generative AI-generated content will be used during gameplay.
Store marketing images (Steam capsule art — header, main, small, and vertical capsules) were created with AI image generation tools and then edited/reviewed by the development team. In-game screenshots and gameplay footage represent the actual game.
During the development of Spacepawn, generative AI tools were used to speed up coding, create certain in-game visuals, and assist with localization (translations). As an indie developer, AI was utilized as a support tool to fill expertise gaps in non-programming areas such as art design and translation. All AI-generated content has been carefully reviewed and edited by us to ensure it aligns perfectly with the game's overall vision and integrity.
Generative artificial intelligence tools were used during development to help create certain visual elements (sprites) and to assist with generating portions of code. No content is generated in real time during gameplay.
AI is used for creating concept art, prototype textures, and quick mesh tests that are eventually replaced with real artist graphic designs and hand-tailored models.
Generative AI was used during development for early visual exploration and as a creative assistance tool. Any AI-assisted visual material included in the game or store assets is substantially edited and art-directed by the developer. Final game art, visual design, and implementation are created and curated by the developer. No generative AI is used during gameplay.
Parts of this game's art, music and translations were created with AI tools during development and edited by hand. They ship as fixed assets — nothing is generated by AI while you play.
Since we’re a very small team, we use generative AI for a small part of the development process, for example, to create graphical placeholders like icons or background images, or to localize newly added text. The vast majority of the game was localized by humans; only new text is machine-translated in order to include as many players as possible.
The voice in the game is text-to-speech, not AI.
Generative AI was used during the production of selected Steam store marketing artwork, including the panoramic key art and artwork derived from it for store capsules and library assets. The artwork was based on Emberholme’s in-game visual identity and was subsequently edited and prepared for the required Steam formats. The shipped game does not use generative AI. Its dialogue, gameplay content and living adventurer behaviour are authored and data driven, with no live-generated content.
AI tools were used during development to assist with parts of the workflow, including code, materials, graphics, and other production tasks. All generated content was reviewed, adjusted, integrated, and refined as part of the game’s development process.
Ai-assisted tools were used during development for programming support. Some visuals and audio were created through developer-directed, deterministic code and exported as fixed assets—not generated by image, video, or audio models. Screenshots and trailers show actual gameplay footage.
Pre-generated AI-assisted artwork is used for selected character portraits, property and location imagery, career and education illustrations, and promotional materials. All such content is reviewed and curated by the developer before inclusion. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay.
Some visual assets and 3D assets used in this game were created with the assistance of generative AI. The generated assets were edited and adjusted by the developer as needed before being incorporated into the game. No content is generated by AI in real time during gameplay.
We used AI as a “support tool” in the creation of in-store visuals and certain in-game UI elements. We use AI solely as a support tool. We never leave the entire process to AI for any task.
Some of the artwork and images in this game were created using generative AI. AI was used as a tool during development to create visual assets used in the game and its store presentation.
Pixel Metropolis is a human-designed, AI-implemented game. As its sole human creator, I am responsible for the game’s design, systems, architecture, quality assurance, extensive testing, art direction, and sound direction.
Codex, primarily using OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol model, has generated all of the game’s code and has been used to direct the creation and implementation of its visual and sound assets. The only non-generated assets are a small selection of CC0 sounds.
Generating base images and materials for certain environmental textures (such as doors and labels), which are then manually edited, dithered, and color-crushed to fit the game's low-poly PSX aesthetic.
Generating video clips, audio, and visual concepts for the television broadcasts (like the in-game cooking shows) that play on CRT monitors throughout the world.
Generative AI tools were used during development to enhance and refine certain images which included improving resolution, clarity, colour. No AI-generated content is created during gameplay.
Generative AI tools were used to assist with English localization/translation of text originally written by the developer. No AI-generated content is created dynamically during gameplay. We do our best to rely on high-quality human translations whenever possible.
The game uses generative AI in a limited capacity to create small aesthetic UI elements (such as icons and the mouse cursor), to assist with game translations, and to generate voiceovers for promotional materials, such as the game's trailer and to make minor adjustments.
We only consider AI to be a supportive tool. Every detail is meticulously crafted with human intent, as our creative process is still firmly anchored in manual craftsmanship.
Some visual assets and music featured in this game were initially created with the assistance of generative AI tools. All AI-assisted content has been carefully reviewed, selected, and substantially refined by the developer to ensure consistent artistic direction, cohesive style, and a high standard of quality throughout the game.
Parts this game's visual assets — including concept art, textures, and character portraits — were pre-rendered with generative AI tools during development, then reviewed and hand-integrated by the developer. Store and marketing images were produced the same way. No content is generated by in real time while you play.
Generative AI tools were used during development to assist with some in-game artwork, promotional/store artwork, and several music tracks. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and approved by the developer before use. The game does not use generative AI during runtime.
I (Sean) use AI coding assistants: GitHub Copilot and Claude Code. I've written software for years and I teach games programming at university, and I use AI tools the way I use a profiler or a compiler. They helped build web tools Dave and I use to balance the ecosystem across long simulations, they're very good at finding edge-case bugs (I'm looking at you, pathing system), and they write the boilerplate for things like save states and UI. I never ship code I haven't read and thoroughly tested.
No content in this game is AI-generated, and no generative AI runs while you play.
Every sound, art and music asset in this game was made by a human. The game started out as the idea of “Asset Safari” around the concept of buying sprite packs from artists, which is what we have done. The music, sound and writing is also all human generated.
Generative AI was used to assist in the creation of some graphical and marketing assets for the game and its Steam store page. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and selected by the developer before being included in the final product.
Some of the game's 2D art, character voice acting, and localization content utilized generative AI assistance during production. All related content was generated and manually reviewed before release; no generative AI-generated content will be used during gameplay.
Store marketing images (Steam capsule art — header, main, small, and vertical capsules) were created with AI image generation tools and then edited/reviewed by the development team. In-game screenshots and gameplay footage represent the actual game.
During the development of Spacepawn, generative AI tools were used to speed up coding, create certain in-game visuals, and assist with localization (translations). As an indie developer, AI was utilized as a support tool to fill expertise gaps in non-programming areas such as art design and translation. All AI-generated content has been carefully reviewed and edited by us to ensure it aligns perfectly with the game's overall vision and integrity.
Generative artificial intelligence tools were used during development to help create certain visual elements (sprites) and to assist with generating portions of code. No content is generated in real time during gameplay.
AI is used for creating concept art, prototype textures, and quick mesh tests that are eventually replaced with real artist graphic designs and hand-tailored models.
Generative AI was used during development for early visual exploration and as a creative assistance tool. Any AI-assisted visual material included in the game or store assets is substantially edited and art-directed by the developer. Final game art, visual design, and implementation are created and curated by the developer. No generative AI is used during gameplay.
Parts of this game's art, music and translations were created with AI tools during development and edited by hand. They ship as fixed assets — nothing is generated by AI while you play.
Since we’re a very small team, we use generative AI for a small part of the development process, for example, to create graphical placeholders like icons or background images, or to localize newly added text. The vast majority of the game was localized by humans; only new text is machine-translated in order to include as many players as possible.
The voice in the game is text-to-speech, not AI.
Generative AI was used during the production of selected Steam store marketing artwork, including the panoramic key art and artwork derived from it for store capsules and library assets. The artwork was based on Emberholme’s in-game visual identity and was subsequently edited and prepared for the required Steam formats. The shipped game does not use generative AI. Its dialogue, gameplay content and living adventurer behaviour are authored and data driven, with no live-generated content.
AI tools were used during development to assist with parts of the workflow, including code, materials, graphics, and other production tasks. All generated content was reviewed, adjusted, integrated, and refined as part of the game’s development process.
Ai-assisted tools were used during development for programming support. Some visuals and audio were created through developer-directed, deterministic code and exported as fixed assets—not generated by image, video, or audio models. Screenshots and trailers show actual gameplay footage.
Pre-generated AI-assisted artwork is used for selected character portraits, property and location imagery, career and education illustrations, and promotional materials. All such content is reviewed and curated by the developer before inclusion. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay.
Some visual assets and 3D assets used in this game were created with the assistance of generative AI. The generated assets were edited and adjusted by the developer as needed before being incorporated into the game. No content is generated by AI in real time during gameplay.
We used AI as a “support tool” in the creation of in-store visuals and certain in-game UI elements. We use AI solely as a support tool. We never leave the entire process to AI for any task.
Some of the artwork and images in this game were created using generative AI. AI was used as a tool during development to create visual assets used in the game and its store presentation.
Pixel Metropolis is a human-designed, AI-implemented game. As its sole human creator, I am responsible for the game’s design, systems, architecture, quality assurance, extensive testing, art direction, and sound direction.
Codex, primarily using OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 Sol model, has generated all of the game’s code and has been used to direct the creation and implementation of its visual and sound assets. The only non-generated assets are a small selection of CC0 sounds.
Generating base images and materials for certain environmental textures (such as doors and labels), which are then manually edited, dithered, and color-crushed to fit the game's low-poly PSX aesthetic.
Generating video clips, audio, and visual concepts for the television broadcasts (like the in-game cooking shows) that play on CRT monitors throughout the world.
Generative AI tools were used during development to enhance and refine certain images which included improving resolution, clarity, colour. No AI-generated content is created during gameplay.
Generative AI tools were used to assist with English localization/translation of text originally written by the developer. No AI-generated content is created dynamically during gameplay. We do our best to rely on high-quality human translations whenever possible.
The game uses generative AI in a limited capacity to create small aesthetic UI elements (such as icons and the mouse cursor), to assist with game translations, and to generate voiceovers for promotional materials, such as the game's trailer and to make minor adjustments.
We only consider AI to be a supportive tool. Every detail is meticulously crafted with human intent, as our creative process is still firmly anchored in manual craftsmanship.
Some visual assets and music featured in this game were initially created with the assistance of generative AI tools. All AI-assisted content has been carefully reviewed, selected, and substantially refined by the developer to ensure consistent artistic direction, cohesive style, and a high standard of quality throughout the game.
Parts this game's visual assets — including concept art, textures, and character portraits — were pre-rendered with generative AI tools during development, then reviewed and hand-integrated by the developer. Store and marketing images were produced the same way. No content is generated by in real time while you play.
Generative AI tools were used during development to assist with some in-game artwork, promotional/store artwork, and several music tracks. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and approved by the developer before use. The game does not use generative AI during runtime.
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