The Next Game Engine Won't Have a Manual — Arturo Nunez, Nereu

Nereu is a game engine designed to democratize game development by replacing complex coding and manual asset management with natural language interaction. By leveraging an AI assistant named Vivi, users describe game mechanics—such as character movement, environmental effects, or camera behavior—using intuitive, everyday language. The engine utilizes an "Asset Tag System" inspired by data-oriented design, where assets are assigned functional tags like "character" or "drivable," allowing the system to handle underlying physics and rendering automatically. This approach shifts the focus from technical implementation to creative expression, enabling users to build functional games without traditional programming expertise. By removing the need for deep technical knowledge, this framework allows creators to prioritize the joy of game design and experimentation over the significant time and skill barriers inherent in traditional game development workflows.