You've seen them, we've all seen them - those AI-generated content that's gone viral, showing off pixel-style "art graphics" that have never really existed in role-playing games... but Project Shadowglass proves that making a real game with this aesthetic isn't impossible after all.

Dominic John, an independent developer at Starhelm Studios, made it clear that "Project Shadowglass" does not use AI generation in any aspect, and that the game is being developed using the Godot engine - and the results are stunning.It draws on those AI "game" images circulating on the Internet (such as a certain type of image that has become popular online recently) and expands its content tenfold.From John's past content, you can see multiple clips of this work under development. The game is described as "an immersive simulation game with stealth gameplay as its core and set in a dark fantasy kingdom."

Picture it: a village at Kingdom's Edge, shimmering dusk, a starry night sky, a crimson moon, and more.Project Shadowglass' Steam page provides more information about the upcoming game, which sounds more interesting than the gameplay: "Plan daring heists, infiltrate forbidden areas, and escape with precious treasures. The game features innovative 3D pixel art graphics, and actions have far-reaching consequences - every move may leave clues to you."

Starhelm Studio also compared the project to past classics of the same type, saying it "is a love letter to classic immersive first-person shooter stealth simulation games such as Thief, Deus Ex, and System Shock, created using unique 3D pixel art technology."

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The comments below a post focusing on "Project Shadowglass" also confirm this.Someone asked wittily: "Who was the person who tweeted that this kind of game is impossible?" Another user added: "I heard a lot of creators say that the concept in the AI ​​​​video is 'impossible' to make a real game." Fortunately, this is obviously not the case, and Starhelm Studio is setting out to prove it.

If you're like me and excited for a concept like this to come to fruition, be sure to add Project Shadowglass to your wishlist on Steam and follow John online to get the latest news on this indie game with an old-school RPG feel.