After 25% positive Steam reviews, Soulslike dev realizes people hate AI slop and admits "if it looks like the effort is not there, that is a fair reading of what is on screen"

The developer of a Soulslike game on Steam, which received only 25% positive reviews, acknowledged that players' negative reactions to AI-generated content are justified, stating, "if it looks like the effort is not there, that is a fair reading of what is on screen." The admission comes after widespread criticism of the game's use of AI-generated assets, highlighting the growing backlash against AI slop in gaming.