doron Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I'd personally go fot the dudes in Double Dragon. While they're definately not the most academic, they do know how to kick ass, and they're very fast thinkers at that. Also they seem to dress pretty cool, and all by themeselves. And one of them can even manipulate heavy machinery (the one that's beat you up with a stick). But most important - they seem to be smarter than the arcade's folks, and for a good reason - they are only two, so they they have to use wits, and obviously they are much tougher too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted July 28, 2003 Author Share Posted July 28, 2003 Guys, I'd really appreciate your opinions and ideas of your favourite charachters. Or doesn't it really matter to anyone but myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 The most intelligent character (in a VCS game) the person controlling that character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 The bat in Adventure screws me every time, so he gets my vote. I think Superman has someof the dumbest characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 The SOB computer opponent in Atari basketball. He knows when to kick ass. If you are down 4 or more points, he's a breeze. But if you are only 2 behind, he's a little tougher - tied...hes real tough. God forbid you get ahead by 2-4 points, there's no way to stop him from scoring, and he's DAMN impossible to score on. Either that or I suck at the game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vb_master Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I think the bad dudes in Spyhunter are pretty good... Sience its my favorite and highest rated game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannon Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 The SOB computer opponent in Atari basketball. He knows when to kick ass. If you are down 4 or more points, he's a breeze. But if you are only 2 behind, he's a little tougher - tied...hes real tough. God forbid you get ahead by 2-4 points, there's no way to stop him from scoring, and he's DAMN impossible to score on. Either that or I suck at the game.... You suck.... On a serious note, the AI is tough, like you said. But I got good enough to be able to consistently beat the computer. I say we make a list and post a poll... My vote goes for the bat in Adventure. He has caused me more trouble.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptik76 Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 The spiders in Spider Fighter seem pretty smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 The little dude (or dudette?) in H.E.R.O I can't think of anyone smarter in a VCS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted August 1, 2003 Author Share Posted August 1, 2003 I have to say the dudes from Double dragon will surely kick the Bat's ass, but then again, this may be a different subject. I don't play sports videogames, but Spyhunter is spot on, these spike-heeled car guys are fast and mean. Now the dude from Hero wouldn't move by himself, would he?! He has no will, how smart can that be? And I just remembered that as a kid the robots in Berzerk were pretty bright - they could spot you, and relate to you, but alas, weren't very good in navigation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 As I am finding out, the bad guys in Burgertime are pretty darn annoying once they gain intelligence and speed! They pretty much come right for you and tackle you. The Wizard in Sword of Saros is somewhat good at finding you (of course he has a bat to help him!) The AI in No Escape is well designed so that different monsters seek you out using different methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Tunnel Runners wandering giant bitey orbs are pretty smart. (What are those things called anyways?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I've always found the enemy tanks in robot tank and battle zone to be pretty good at shooting me. And how about those enemies in solaris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Yeah my vote goes to the cobra ships in Solaris. They move fast as all hell and know just when to shoot you at that angle that you can't move outta the way fast enough to avoid the shot! However, I will also concur and state that the enemy tanks in Robot Tank are excellent at firing off a shot at you as soon as they appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 As a side-discussion, I toyed around with a more intelligent "Pyro the stormcloud" in my 5200 homebrew Koffi. IMO, the smarter he became, the less fun the game was. Sometimes enemies are better if they are stronger or fast, but dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulEMoz Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Ooooh, the dragons in Adventure are pretty sneaky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Yeah my vote goes to the cobra ships in Solaris. They move fast as all hell and know just when to shoot you at that angle that you can't move outta the way fast enough to avoid the shot! I second that. Personally I think the Spider in Haunted House is way too smart for its own good (I mean it is only a spider after all). Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 As a side-discussion, I toyed around with a more intelligent "Pyro the stormcloud" in my 5200 homebrew Koffi. IMO, the smarter he became, the less fun the game was. Sometimes enemies are better if they are stronger or fast, but dumb. It can be true, I suppose, but I feel some sort of AI gives the game a longer lasting appeal. My all time classics all have some sort of a smart enemy or the other - Defender to Galxions and Joust in middle. I don't wanna shoot no sitting ducks. That was always my problem with Space Invaders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doron Posted August 4, 2003 Author Share Posted August 4, 2003 Come to think about it, the Invaders are absolutely cannon fodders. Their government sent them out to die. That's why I don't play it - it's not a game, it's a fucking reality! I'm sure they arranged a their share of demonstrations at their homeworld back in 1977. Man, this is so sad - the Galaxians at least had a fighting chance, but the Invaders - they really blew it big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 oh, damn, cant believe i forgot the robots* of 2600 dark cavern. man they get GOOD (at killing me,) as the game gets harder (* and the other helper enemies too,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 oh, damn, cant believe i forgot the robots* of 2600 dark cavern. man they get GOOD (at killing me,) as the game gets harder (* and the other helper enemies too,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 You are all wrong - The Fireballs in DK are the smartest - At the higher levels they can jump open girders and CHEAT inorder to kill you when they feel like it - Is there any other game where a character can CHEAT to beat you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 That dot that chases you in Yars Revenge, got to me enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougy76 Posted August 4, 2003 Share Posted August 4, 2003 I'd personally go fot the dudes in Double Dragon. While they're definately not the most academic, they do know how to kick ass, and they're very fast thinkers at that. Also they seem to dress pretty cool, and all by themeselves. And one of them can even manipulate heavy machinery (the one that's beat you up with a stick). But most important - they seem to be smarter than the arcade's folks, and for a good reason - they are only two, so they they have to use wits, and obviously they are much tougher too. What about the creatures that the weird spider-looking guy spits out at you in Subterranea. Those little guys are nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 agreed, very nasty, fast, and smart. i love the rhythm they make the player get into. thats one thing that i think is interesting, certain 2600 games require the player to get into a certain rhythm to survive, space master x7 does too, and so do many others. (even the generally reviled firefly, which I actually like for just this reason,) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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