How to make a game with ChatGPT if you are a complete beginner in Unity?


First things first, let's talk about the type of game you want to create using Unity. It's important to note that the value of ChatGPT depends on your goals. If you're looking to create a quick prototype, ChatGPT becomes your secret weapon

Its ability to provide coding assistance can help you bring your vision to life rapidly (well in theory), allowing you to test and iterate on your game design ideas with ease.

Coding contributions of ChatGPT to this project:

  • Character controller
  • Player camera
  • UI 
  • Tree chopping (still slightly buggy after numerous attempts)
  • SFX and Music implementation

In essence, ChatGPT handled almost everything in terms of coding. However, it's worth noting that despite my expectations, there wasn't a substantial difference between GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 when it comes to Unity. Surprisingly, GPT-4 struggled to implement the tree chopping mechanic even after multiple attempts. On the other hand, when I switched back to GPT-3.5 (after hitting my 25 requests per hour limit on GPT-4), it successfully executed the feature on the first try. It's interesting to observe how GPT-3.5 outperformed GPT-4 in this particular aspect, even though I primarily utilized GPT-4 for the project.

Best tool for learning Unity?

ChatGPT is an incredible tool to kickstart you into using Unity if you are a beginner. As a complete novice, I found myself lost in the vastness of Unity's interface, unsure of where to begin. ChatGPT helped me navigate through Unity's layout, providing valuable guidance. However, it's important to note that relying too heavily on ChatGPT can lead to a project structure that becomes increasingly difficult to maintain over time. ChatGPT can only be a valuable tool for creating small prototypes and testing ideas.

Thank you for joining me in this devlog!

May your creativity flourish as you continue your game development journey. Happy creating!

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Apr 15, 2023

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