Making a GBA game with GPT-6 Astra
I made a Game Boy Advance game using GPT-6 Astra and an AI pixel art generator. See the prompts and play the demo.
Making a GBA game with GPT-6 Astra launched on September 8, 2026 with 19 votes, #815 of 8,093 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
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This project demonstrates building a Game Boy Advance game—a remake of the classic Bowman archery game—using GPT-6 Astra for code generation and an AI pixel art generator for graphics. The creator documented the development process, including prompts used and design decisions around art direction, game loop, and game feel. A playable demo is available for testing. The project is aimed at developers interested in AI-assisted game development and retro gaming.
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It's my first blog post out there, so excuse my typos, I'm writing all of this by hand. Do you remember that "Bowman" flash game? It's a simple archery game where the goal is just to hit your opponent. I played it a lot when I was a kid. Now that GPT-6 Astra is out, can it build a polished remake while following my guidance on art direction, game loop, and game feel. The GBA is a handheld game console that was released in 2001. I remember how badly I wanted one when I was a kid. I played on a Game Boy Micro for quite some time before getting a GBA. Playing gen 3 Pokémon on the GBA is still one of my favorite childhood gaming memories. So, can an LLM in 2026 make a game for the GBA ? Let's…from spritefusion.com
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