Mollick: Zork's Open-Source Base Fills AI's Gaps in Vibe-Coded Games
emollick · x · 2026-09-05
Ethan Mollick explains why one AI-built game outshines typical vibe-coded efforts: it uses open-source Zork as the base, letting the classic engine handle AI's weak spots — coherent long-form narrative, puzzle design, and writing — while AI focuses on what it does best. A compelling template for hybrid AI game design.
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