AI assets debate: "slop" graphics don't make a bad game, argues AIandDesign
AIandDesign · x · 2026-10-21
In a discussion around Valve and AI-generated assets, AIandDesign clarifies that calling something "slop" isn't about graphics quality — plenty of games with meh visuals are excellent. He argues it's entirely possible to have a very good, enjoyable game that happens to use low-effort AI assets, and that players can easily tell effort from slop.
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