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This game is developed by a solo developer. To ship a project of this scope in a reasonable timeframe, some assets are created with the help of generative AI tools. This includes parts of the user interface, the game logo and store capsule images(edited with AI). All core gameplay systems are built by hand. AI is used only as a support tool for visual assets and coding, and all generated content is reviewed and edited before use.

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Cube Sweeper used AI assistance during development in two places. Some of the game's handcrafted curated boards began as AI-generated shapes, which were then validated and certified solvable by the game's own logic engine before anything shipped, exactly like every other board in the game. Store page artwork production was aided by AI-assisted tools. No AI is used at runtime. The puzzles are generated by a deterministic system.

Some of the game's visual assets were created with the assistance of generative AI. Part of the written content, including event text and quest descriptions, was also created with the assistance of generative AI. All generated content is reviewed, edited, refined, and adapted by me to maintain a consistent visual identity and ensure that it matches the game's artistic direction and design choices.Using AI-assisted tools is what allows me to keep developing the game, speed up production, and bring it to players sooner while preserving a cohesive and recognizable style.No AI generation happens during gameplay. All content is fixed at build time.

AI tools were used during development to assist with coding, 3D modeling, and sound effect creation. All AI-generated content was reviewed and edited by the developer.

During the development process, I use procedural and AI-based tools to assist with content creation. In all such cases, the final product reflects my own creativity and vision as a solo developer. Examples include utilizing AI tools to help generate and refine certain textures and 3D models in the game.

AI was used for some in-game pixel art, some sound effects, and the Steam capsule art. All assets were reviewed and edited by hand

AI was used only to help with localization services.

Generative AI tools were used to assist with the localization of this game into English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. 本作は、英語、簡体字中国語、繁体字中国語、韓国語へのローカライズの補助として生成AIツールを使用しました。

During development, OpenAI image generation tools were used to create portions of the game's 2D artwork, including characters, monsters, backgrounds, UI elements, and icons. Suno was used to create portions of the background music, and ElevenLabs was used to create portions of the sound effects. Generative AI was also used as a drafting and editing aid for some in-game writing and localization.All generated material was selected, edited, processed, and reviewed by the developer before inclusion in the game. The game does not connect to generative AI services at runtime and does not generate content from player input.

Pre-generated 2D marketing artwork and Steam store assets were created with assistance from OpenAI image-generation tools during development. All outputs were reviewed and selected by the developer. The game itself does not include AI-generated content, generate AI content at runtime, or connect to AI services.

Character voices, music and sound effects were created with generative AI tools. Some pixel art started from AI generated drafts that were heavily reworked by hand, and most animations were drawn by hand. Translations were AI assisted. All content was made before release, nothing is generated during gameplay.