AI Creates Minecraft: Can Chat GPT Code a Blocky Sandbox Game?

TLDRIn this video, we put Chat GPT to the test and see if it can code a complete and playable Minecraft-style game in Unity. Watch as we follow the step-by-step guide provided by Chat GPT and make necessary adjustments to create a working game.

Key insights

⚙️Chat GPT can be used to generate code and scripts for building complete game systems.

🔨Step-by-step guides and instructions provided by Chat GPT can be followed to create complex game mechanics, such as block placement and breaking systems.

🌳Terrain generation systems, similar to those in Minecraft, can be implemented using Chat GPT-generated scripts.

🎮Player movement and interaction with the game world, including placing and breaking blocks, can be achieved through code provided by Chat GPT.

🐛The generated code may require adjustments and fixes to overcome glitches and improve gameplay experience.

Q&A

Can Chat GPT create other types of games?

Yes, Chat GPT can be used to generate code and scripts for various types of games with different mechanics.

Is the game created by Chat GPT glitch-free?

No, the game may have glitches and issues that need to be addressed and fixed manually.

Can Chat GPT generate more advanced game systems?

Yes, Chat GPT can provide guidance on how to create more advanced game systems, but additional coding and adjustments may be required.

Is it possible to create a Minecraft-like game solely using Chat GPT?

Yes, using Chat GPT-generated scripts and instructions, it is possible to create a Minecraft-style game without manually writing most of the code.

Can the code generated by Chat GPT be optimized for performance?

Yes, with manual adjustments and optimization techniques, the performance of the generated code can be improved.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the challenge: creating Minecraft using Chat GPT and Unity.

01:14Step 1: Creating a new Unity project and importing necessary assets.

01:31Step 2: Creating a blocky terrain similar to Minecraft using Unity's terrain generation system.

02:31Step 3: Creating a player object and adding a camera component.

02:40Step 4: Adding a movement script to allow player movement and jumping.

03:07Step 6: Adding a block placement script to allow the player to place and destroy blocks.

03:23Step 7: Adding a block breaking system (optional).

03:59Step 8: Adding lighting and effects to enhance the Minecraft-like appearance (optional).