The creator of an abandoned $90 Steam game urged AI opponents to leave the gaming industry - developers reminded him of his failed project
AI technologies are developing rapidly, and some people are implementing them in development, including in the gaming industry. However, not all players and representatives of this industry approve of the use of artificial intelligence.
Recently, another discussion on the use of AI in game development erupted on social media. One of Matt Workman's posts went viral, in which he stated:
If you are against "vibe coding" or against generative AI, if you are against "Vibe Coding" or against using generative AI to create game art, then you should immediately stop working in professional game development. Make way for real developers, indie developers, and solo developers.
The participants in the discussion decided to check the track record of "real developer" Matt Workman and found that he hardly qualifies as a "good developer" yet.
The thing is, Matt Workman is the author of Cine Tracer 2. This game was released in 2023 and received mostly negative reviews. It is in Steam Early Access and has not received an update for over two years.
Joshua Stubbles pointed out this fact:
"Real developers"? How are your own games doing on Steam? Listen, using AI only requires fifth-grade level skills. We prefer not to use it because over time you will inevitably lose your real skills. AI is a crutch for those who lack talent and determination, based on the work of other people.
Matt Workman responded by saying that people liked the original Cine Tracer more and suggested Joshua refer to it, not the sequel. However, Cine Tracer has "mixed" reviews and has not been updated for three years — it is also stuck in "early access".
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