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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.

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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"
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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" | GamesRadar+

source & further reading
gamesradar.com — original article Genshin Impact dev HoYoverse wins $112,000 in court after AI company stole 63 of its characters' voices Following Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI controversy, Shift Up lead says they're taking concerns "seriously" but the tech still has "a lot of influence and impact on game development" No Man's Sky fan adds Nvidia's DLSS 5 to the game, Hello Games programmer worries the AI filter could ruin its "unique look and feel"
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