Game development on Replit using ChatGPT: Part 3

(Part 3) : Upgrading, testing and expanding your game

(This is the part 3 of this post if u haven't read the part 1 and part 2 you can have a look on it before u go through this post.)

Now that your game is functional, it's time to upgrade it slightly and test it whether its working properly and then level it up with new features. This final phase turns your game into something smooth, fun and shareable.

STEP 1 : UPGRADE THE EXPERIENCE

Ask Chatgpt to help with cool additions like:

• Colorful terminal output. (for console based games)
• Better UI flow or sound effects. (UI means user interface)
• Animations or scoreboards. (for browser games)

STEP 2: TEST EVERYTHING

Run your game in Replit and play it like a real user or play it as a trial to see how your game is and how it runs. Watch for:

• Bugs (like skipped questions or logic errors)
• Missing feedback (does it show correct/wrong responses?)
• Flow issues (does the game feel smooth and complete?)

Then check whether your game is built as per u want, if not then remodify your game by interacting with the Replit's AI and explain it how you want it.

STEP 3: EXPAND THE GAME WITH NEW COOL FEATURES

Once your game is stable, make your game more better and complex:

• Add levels or stages.
• Create a timer for gameplay. (if necessary)
• Track high scores.

FINAL STEP: PUBLISH IT

Once your done with your game , Replit allows you to publish and share your game via a link. Perfect for feedback, Personal portfolios or Impressing friends.

This is the way you can build your first game using AI without any coding skills and you can also personally check Alex Finn a youtuber who has explained about game development in Replit. (https://youtu.be/HlQnuhMDG14?si=rej8BrzKQX2wjO74)

SOME CHATGPT PROMPTS THAT CAN BE USEFUL IN THIS PROCESS:

(Don't use simple prompts instead use this when required):

1. "My Python game crashes when no input is given. How do i fix it?"
2. "How to add a game-over screen with play-again option."
3. "How to improve the user input handling for smoother flow."
4. "How do i add a level-up system for my game in python language."
5. "Help me to add a save and load player progress option in my game."

SOME TIPS BASED ON WHAT I EXPERIENCED:

• Start with a basic version of your game and then upgrade more stuffs in it.
• Talk with the Replit AI as your friend and prescribe your way that you want to build the game.
• Don't write a whole big paragraph on what you want to build instead break it into smaller components and then explain it. (the results would be more accurate)
• If you just can't understand what's the bug or error in it take a screenshot and upload it to Chatgpt it would try to help you.
• After every small change you make in the code, run the game in Replit's console. This catches bugs early and saves time. Don't wait to test everything at the end.

THANK YOU, HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL