A solo developer has released a playable demo for "Spartacus Maximus XI," a 3D retro-inspired shooter game created in just a couple of days using Claude Code. The game, which draws inspiration from classics like Quake, offers players a taste of fast-paced action. The creator shared the demo on Reddit and documented the build in a devlog on YouTube, highlighting its quick development time thanks to AI assistance. This prototype showcases the growing capability of large language models like Claude Code in enabling rapid game development, even for complex 3D genres like first-person shooters. The developer noted the game was crafted "in couple of days in between work," demonstrating efficient use of AI tools for rapid prototyping.
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