No.

Your prototype has one job:

prove that the core idea works.

Not look pretty.

Not have perfect UI.

Not feel like a trailer.

Not include the full game.

✅ A useful prototype should answer:

- is the core action fun?

- does the loop repeat naturally?

- does the player understand what to do?

- is there a reason to keep playing?

If the answer is no, better art won’t save it.

⚠️ Common mistake:

Polishing a weak prototype because it feels like progress.

✅ Quick fixes:

- use placeholders

- cut every non-core feature

- test the loop early

- improve only what helps you learn faster

🎯 Rule to remember:

Make it playable before you make it beautiful