Sketch & Smash! A Pixel Art Multiplayer Battle Game by a Malaysian Eco Bag Factory Owner

Have you ever thought about making your own game without writing any code?

With http://MakePlay.AI, CrimsonPelican combined his favourite art style with his creativity to make something special. He already prints pixel art on eco bags, but he wanted to take it further: what if people could interact with it?

The idea is simple: just draw, let the game calculate your stats, then battle. ⚔️

That’s how his first game, Sketch & Smash!, came to life https://makeplay.ai/p/d5reetksya

“You don’t have to be a programmer to be a creator. Sometimes, you just need a place to start.
“One day, I discovered MakePlay on Xiaohongshu (RedNote). It made me realise that even without programming skills or game development experience, you can start with an idea—even just the spark of one—and turn it into a game. You can keep adjusting and refining it until you’ve directed your very first game.”

Sketch & Smash! now has story mode and online PvP. Team up to defeat the world boss with your own drawings, upload your designs to the marketplace, or challenge the players at the top of the leaderboard.

“For me, it’s more than just a game. It’s my attempt to bring pixel art to life through interaction. Here’s why I enjoy creating with http://MakePlay.AI:

Turn ideas into games — You don’t need to be a professional programmer to start creating.

AI-assisted game development — AI can help with code, art, music, levels, and gameplay, giving you more room to focus on your ideas.

Build, test & improve — Your game doesn’t stop at the first generation. You can keep trying new ideas, testing the gameplay, and improving it.

Publish & share — Share your game with a link so others can jump in and play, without downloading a game client.

Explore #multiplayer — Create experiences where players can interact, cooperate, or compete with each other.”

A huge thank-you to CrimsonPelican for taking time out of his busy schedule to share his story with us. We can’t wait to see what he draws up next!

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