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LLMs were used during development as coding assistants and to help write the game's text and translations. No AI-generated images, audio, or video ship as assets, and no AI model runs during play.

Some of the game's background music (BGM) uses tracks created with generative AI, and AI tools were used for localization (translation) into some languages. Store page images and some in-game illustrations (such as cutscenes and maps) were created with the assistance of AI image generation tools. Some in-game icons are based on AI-generated images that were then manually retouched and refined by the developer. All other content (in-game pixel art including characters and monsters, code, original story, etc.) was not created with AI.

The game uses AI to create artwork and animations. However, no content was used randomly. Every AI-generated asset went through careful review, refinement, and adjustments to ensure it fit the game's artistic vision. The use of AI was an artistic choice, and every piece of content was meticulously polished to deliver an incredible gaming experience.

Most of the game's 2D art assets — including monster sprites, map backgrounds, skill and skill tree icons, achievement icons, and store/marketing key art — were created with the assistance of generative AI image tools and then reviewed and edited by the developer. Portions of the localization text (store page and in-game translations) were produced with AI assistance under human review. The game does not generate any content with AI at runtime.

AI was used for some scripts

Music tracks used in the game were created using generative AI tools.

Generative AI was used during development to assist in creating some 2D background artwork, character images, item artwork, UI assets, and concept art. These assets were reviewed, edited, adjusted, and integrated into the game by the developer. The game does not generate AI content during gameplay.

The music in Sandweh was generated with the assistance of AI tools. The developer curated, edited, and implemented the tracks in-game.

All content in this game was created by a single developer using generative AI tools, under full human supervision.The scenario and script were written by the developer (writing assistance: Claude). All theme song lyrics were written by the developer. Backgrounds, character sprites, the logo, and the OP/ED movies were generated with Leonardo AI, based on the developer's own character designs, compositions, and art direction. The music and theme songs were produced with Suno AI. All voice acting was generated with ElevenLabs; every line in all three languages (Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese, approx. 1,900 lines each) was individually reviewed by the developer for pronunciation, acting, and emotional delivery, and only approved takes were used. Localization was assisted by Claude Code, with every translation reviewed by the developer. Programming was assisted by Claude Code.The store page and marketing assets (capsule images, logo, trailers, etc.) were likewise created with Leonardo AI (imagery) and Suno AI (music). Screenshots and trailer footage are captures of the actual game (the game itself contains the AI-generated assets described above).Every AI-generated asset was reviewed, selected, and corrected by the developer before use. No content is generated by AI at runtime. A breakdown of tools by production stage is included in the end credits.

Generative AI tools were used during development to assist with visual assets, in-game text, localization, and programming. All AI-assisted content was reviewed, edited, tested, and integrated by the developer. No generative AI is used while the game is running.

Generative AI tools were used in the development of this game and for some of the art. All of the music was composed, performed, and recorded by a musician exclusively for this game.

AI was used exclusively for language translations.