Making video games every day with Claude (Day 9: Pong Paralyzer)

Name: Making video games every day with Claude (Day 9: Pong Paralyzer)
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Author: pzxc

by pzxc·Apr 22, 2026·3 points·0 comments

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AI Analysis

●MidShip ItCozy

Yet another Pong clone, but the daily AI workflow is the actual hook.

Strengths

•Working high score backend adds retention to otherwise simple browser games.
•Lightweight HTML5 implementation loads instantly without heavy frameworks or assets.
•Consistent daily shipping proves AI can accelerate repetitive game logic implementation.

Weaknesses

•Pong is oversaturated; powerups don't differentiate it from thousands of existing clones.
•Lacks mobile touch controls, limiting playability on phones despite being web-based.

Post Description

I used to run a flash games website (SWF files) years ago. I've made a few games of my own. I'm also an avid gamer and love to play games of all kinds.

I'm also a software engineer, and a few days ago I decided I wanted to run a games website again. So I bought the domain gamevibe.us and with the help of Claude I've been vibe-coding one video game every day since.

Happy to answer questions, take feedback, etc -- don't hold back, I know it's pretty elementary so far