Positive Concept Games, creator of the SNES-style RPG Shrine's Legacy, has faced accusations regarding AI use following a Steam review labeling the game "AI slop." The review alleged that the game was "made in CHAT GPT." In response, the developers emphasized their commitment to human artistry, stating, "We poured years of our lives into this game and only worked with real human artists on everything."
Developer's Rebuttal
The developers openly refuted the accusation by sharing the review publicly and clarifying their stance: "We do not endorse generative AI and will never use it." The team reiterated that no generative AI tools were used in creating the game's writing, art, or code. Despite the uproar, Shrine's Legacy remains available for purchase, continuing to attract attention from the gaming community.
Community Reaction and Verification Challenges
The situation underscores the difficulty in vetting the use of AI in creative works. Although a past joke by Positive Concept Games referenced AI for humorous effect, the developers affirmed that the joke's content wasn't in the game. This incident exemplifies how quickly suspicions of AI involvement can arise, fueled by the challenges in distinguishing human-created from AI-generated content. A Microsoft study cited in discussions further reveals the difficulties people face in reliably identifying such content.
