Every action that non-playable characters in a video game perform is controlled by algorithms that we call artificial intelligence. The better these algorithms are with humans, the better they are with artificial intelligence.

In recent years, especially since the 8th generation of video games, AI is sometimes in a position where it is not at all easy to distinguish it from the performance of real players. From the games we introduce in Arium, they have the best artificial intelligence in this industry.

Alien Isolation not only did not step on this path but also presented us with perhaps the most intelligent single enemy in the history of games.

The scariest AI we’ve ever seen: Alien Isolation

The Alien movie series is famous in the gaming world. The main character of these movies is always on the run from extremely dangerous, intelligent, and unpredictable aliens. When it came to making a video game adaptation of this series, we didn’t have high hopes for a quality game experience. As you know, until recently, such adaptations usually ended in a complete disaster.

Alien Isolation not only did not step on this path but also presented us with perhaps the most intelligent single enemy in the history of games. The Alien creature seen in the movies of this series maintains the same grandeur in this game. The artificial intelligence of this creature is designed in such a way that it can recognize the sound of the beep of your Motion Tracker device from a long distance. Running, making noise, wasting time, and anything else you do will get his attention.

A decade later, we can’t find a similar example that strikes fear like this. The shiver that every person feels about the possible existence of an Alien in his body proves that the creators of this game are real artists. Even when the possibility of this alien is minimal, the sense of its suspense will be with you.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, each NPC is interactive, and you can talk to them.

Best artificial intelligence on a large scale: Red Dead Redemption 2

In Red Dead Redemption 2, each NPC is interactive, and you can talk to them. Every speech can have its consequences. Interestingly, regular in-game characters, from townspeople to street bandits, remember your conversations.

There is also an in-game honor system that tracks your performance. If you adhere to moral principles and annoy people less, they will treat you with more respect in all parts of the game world. On the other hand, if you become a dirty devil who robs everyone and leaves no limb unshot, society will show you its evil face.

There will be times when you can help people, and they will respond to you with kindness. There are other times when evil people appear and even steal your horse against your kindness! In addition, even one experience of Red Dead Redemption 2 is enough to understand that you are taking a considerable risk to help people stuck on remote roads.

Artificial intelligence or real intelligence: The Last of Us Part 2

The second edition of The Last of Us will make you ask this question. Is it artificial intelligence or real intelligence? Does the console’s processor manage your companions? How about the enemies? How do they strategize with the particular language they have designed for themselves? You will get the answer to this question the first time you see a bunch of enemies “whistling” to each other and humans crying for their dead dogs.

This is just a part of the exceptional product of Naughty Dog Studio in the video game industry. Enemies try to bypass you at every opportunity and take different approaches. Sometimes, they become entirely defensive, sometimes they attack all at once, and sometimes it is unclear what they are doing. Even the three group of enemies in the game display their priorities and fighting style.

The reaction, animation, physics, and visual and audio details double the game’s artificial intelligence. Everything you do or see enemies do is similar to the real world. The perfect throw of someone getting shot, the blood spurting, and the other enemies being stunned by such a moment is the second time you say to yourself: I am facing a natural intelligence.

Whenever many titles like Half-Life Alyx rise in the VR market, we can cross our fingers to the success of this field.

Half-Life Alyx

Virtual reality games are on... We do not deny this and hope you also believe in this truth. The reason is apparent: few virtual reality headsets are on the market, and not many jaw-dropping VR games. Why exactly should people be interested in this platform?

Whenever many titles like Half-Life Alyx rise in the VR market, we can cross our fingers to the success of this field. The latest Half-Life series installs are the true definition of a perfect video game. The mentioned game transforms its genre’s standards even outside the virtual reality field.

One of these standards is considered admirable artificial intelligence — game developer Valve designed Half-Life Alyx’s enemies without stereotypical VR considerations. As you know, the creators of these games design enemies that are not very different from potatoes to avoid confusing the players and hide the complex controls! This game is not like that. In the blink of an eye, a fight ending in your favor turns to a certain death.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War turned out to be an underwhelming adaptation that, while not perfect, had its greatest strengths in the overall signature of the Lord of the Rings series.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War

In 2017, the first tears of joy flowed down the cheeks of the Lord of the Rings fanatics. Middle-Earth: Shadow of War turned out to be an underwhelming adaptation that, while not perfect, had its greatest strengths in the overall signature of the Lord of the Rings series. We are also dealing with the same issue and know very well how struggling with this game’s “nemesis” system will satisfy you.

The Nemesis system is a magnificent combination of artificial intelligence, narrative, and characterization. But what is Nemesis? Nemesis is a part of the game that allows you to gather a loyal following. These followers listen to your commands and make it possible to create a completely personalized story for each gamer. There is also a subtle point about the nemesis system: all the enemies that might become your allies in the future are automatically generated and so bright.

You fight them every time you hear the words that show they already remember you. If you want, you can take revenge and ensure that before they die, the last image they see is the creepy eyes of the main character. This issue is two-sided. Enemies return to take revenge and keep a grudge. Some enemies even escape from the clutches of the angel of death in this fantasy world to prevent you from breathing a sigh of relief.

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