I Paid Fiverr Game Developers to Make the Same Game

BadGameDev
12 Oct 202310:25
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TLDRA YouTuber pays Fiverr freelancers to create AI-generated game ideas. He has an AI expert craft a ChatGPT prompt to develop a game concept called 'Dimensional Drifters'. This 2D platformer involves manipulating gravity to navigate levels. He then hires four developers to each create this game for $100-125. All four games implement the core gravity shifting mechanic differently, through puzzles, speedruns, action platforming, and adventure puzzles. The video shows gameplay footage of each interpretation, demonstrating how the same concept results in unique games based on the developer.

Takeaways
  • 😀 The video is about paying Fiverr game developers to create the same game based on an AI-generated idea
  • 👾 An AI expert on Fiverr created a ChatGPT prompt to generate a game idea called Dimensional Drifters
  • 🎮 The idea was for a 2D platformer where the player can manipulate gravity in a world with shifting gravity
  • 🚀 The player must navigate platforming levels by carefully timing gravity shifts to avoid obstacles
  • 🌀 The game has a cosmic backstory about the player becoming a dimensional drifter after encountering a cosmic entity
  • 🕹 4 Fiverr game developers were paid to create their own version of Dimensional Drifters
  • 🎥 The developer's games had different takes - a puzzle game, speedrun game, action platformer and tricky gravity mechanic platformer
  • 🤩 The video creator was impressed with how different the games turned out based on the same initial idea
  • 💸 The developers were paid between $100-125 to make the games
  • 👍 The creator enjoyed the unique gameplay mechanics and felt a sense of accomplishment mastering them
Q & A

  • What was the purpose of the video?

    -The purpose was to challenge four Fiverr game developers to create the same game, but the idea for the game would be generated by AI.

  • How did the narrator get the AI-generated game idea?

    -The narrator hired a Fiverr seller named Cappy Rider to write a custom ChatGPT prompt to generate a video game idea. The prompt resulted in the idea for a game called Dimensional Drifters.

  • What were the main gameplay mechanics of Dimensional Drifters?

    -The core gameplay involves navigating platforming levels by switching gravity orientation at will. Players must time their shifts carefully to avoid obstacles and reach the goal.

  • What was unique about the gameplay?

    -The standout gameplay feature was the gravity shifting, which added complexity to traditional 2D platforming. Players would feel a sense of accomplishment as they mastered gravity manipulation.

  • How much did the narrator pay each developer?

    -The narrator paid the first developer Leonado $100, the second developer Justin $110, the third developer Cocoon $120, and the fourth developer Andrew Pile $125.

  • How did the games differ from each other?

    -The first game was a puzzle platformer focused on box manipulation. The second was a speedrun platformer. The third was an action platformer. The fourth mixed platforming with grappling hook elements.

  • What links were provided related to the games?

    -Links to play the games were provided to the narrator's Patreon page. Links to the developers' Fiverr profiles were also included.

  • What did viewers need to do if interested in Fiverr services?

    -Viewers could check out Fiverr or the featured sellers using the narrator's affiliate links in the video description. They could also use the code provided for 10% off Fiverr services.

  • What did the narrator ask viewers to do if they enjoyed the video?

    -The narrator asked viewers to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel if they were new.

  • Why did the narrator go through this game development process?

    -As the narrator stated, he wanted to do something different than just recreating existing games. Having AI generate ideas and humans develop them was a novel approach.

Outlines
00:00
🎮 Hiring AI expert to generate game idea

The narrator hires a Fiverr AI expert named Cappy Rider to generate a custom ChatGPT prompt for a video game idea. Cappy provides prompts tailored towards game ideas and the narrator chooses one to generate the idea of a 2D platformer game called Dimensional Drifters involving gravity manipulation.

05:09
🕹️ 4 developers make Dimensional Drifters

The narrator finds 4 game developers on Fiverr named Leonado, Justin, Cocoon and Andrew Pile and pays them to create versions of the Dimensional Drifters game idea. Leonado creates a puzzle platformer game, Justin creates a speedrun platformer, Cocoon creates a sidescroller platformer and Andrew creates a challenging platformer.

10:10
👍 View and play all 4 games

The narrator shows gameplay footage of each developer's interpretation of Dimensional Drifters, playing through parts of each game. The games showcase different takes on the gravity manipulation mechanic. Links are provided to play the games on the narrator's Patreon.

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Keywords
💡Fiverr
Fiverr is an online freelance services marketplace where people can hire freelancers to do small tasks and jobs. In the video, the narrator uses Fiverr to hire game developers to create games based on ideas generated by AI. He also thanks Fiverr for sponsoring the video and provides a promo code for viewers to get 10% off Fiverr services.
💡ChatGPT
ChatGPT is an AI system developed by Anthropic that can understand natural language prompts and provide human-like responses. In the video, the narrator pays a Fiverr seller to write custom ChatGPT prompts to generate a video game idea, which results in the idea for 'Dimensional Drifters'.
💡dimensional drifters
Dimensional Drifters is the video game idea generated by ChatGPT in the video. It is described as a 2D platformer set in a world where gravity constantly shifts. The core gameplay involves manipulating gravity to navigate platforms and obstacles.
💡gravity shifting
Gravity shifting refers to the unique gameplay mechanic in Dimensional Drifters where players can manipulate gravity in order to platform and navigate levels. This is described as the standout feature that adds complexity and challenge to the 2D platforming.
💡game developers
The narrator hires four different game developers on Fiverr and challenges them to create games based on the Dimensional Drifters idea. We then see gameplay footage from the four different interpretations of the idea.
💡platformer
A platformer game involves navigating platforms, obstacles, and enemies by running and jumping. Dimensional Drifters is described as a 2D platformer, and some developers like Leonado create puzzle platformers while others make speedrun platformers.
💡puzzles
Leonado's interpretation of Dimensional Drifters involves puzzle platforming where you manipulate gravity and blocks to hit switches and unlock cages. This shows one way the core idea was adapted into a full game.
💡speedrun
Justin's version of Dimensional Drifters is a fast-paced speedrun platformer where you have to quickly navigate levels by shifting gravity. This shows another interpretation of the core idea.
💡enemies
In the third version by Cocoon, there are enemy characters introduced that the player has to avoid by shifting gravity and jumping. This adds another layer of challenge.
💡grappling hook
In the fourth version, there is a grappling hook tool that enhances the gameplay by allowing you to grapple and swing from point to point by manipulating gravity. This shows a developer expanding creatively on the core concept.
Highlights

Paid an AI expert on Fiverr to generate a chatGPT prompt to come up with a video game idea

The generated game idea was called Dimensional Drifters - a 2D platformer where gravity shifts and the player can manipulate gravity

Hired 4 different Fiverr game developers and paid them to create Dimensional Drifters based on the AI-generated idea

The first developer made a puzzle version of Dimensional Drifters involving box physics and gravity manipulation

The second developer made a speedrun version with keys to collect and platforming requiring careful gravity shifts

The third developer made a classic 2D platformer with enemies, jumping, and gravity switching

The fourth developer had the most advanced mechanics with grappling hooks and adjustable gravity speed

Having the AI generate a detailed game idea led to more consistency across the games compared to just a basic phrase

The gravity shifting mechanic provided engaging gameplay and challenge requiring mastery across all the games

The games showcase the talent and creativity of Fiverr game developers in interpreting and executing ideas

Custom chatGPT prompts from AI experts help create better ideas compared to generic prompts

Dimensional Drifters concept has potential for a full commercial release given the strong core mechanic

Having multiple developers make the same game shows how small tweaks and themes dramatically change the experience

Fiverr is a great platform to get custom games, AI services, art, and more made by freelancers

The video showcases an innovative way to generate and develop game ideas rapidly using AI and freelancers

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