> In plan mode (using CC, or OpenCode) I ask a model to build the foundational knowledge for X topic.

Makes sense.

> I ask it to review the accuracy of the knowledge base it built in the previous step.

Ooookay that sounds good.

> I proceed asking it to build a simulation of that topic in a low-poly, Rollercoaster Tycoon-like animation.

wat.

Author likes this kind of animation. I have something similar like this, but without the animation step.

The main idea is you can do any style you want or like to learn.