With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology, AI has permeated every corner of modern life, including how we entertain ourselves and seek connections. In an article titled "5 AI Games You Can Play Right Now" published by Mashable on October 21, 2024, five AI games that can be experienced immediately were introduced. These games not only showcase the application of AI in the gaming field but also provide players with a more natural and interactive narrative experience.
First mentioned is AI Dungeon, a text-based fantasy simulation game that utilizes AI technology to allow players to create scenarios and situations in the game world. The game offers virtually unlimited possibilities, as players can start by creating characters or worlds, or choose from thousands of preset scenarios in the community. Being a text-based game, AI Dungeon can be played almost anywhere, whether online or downloaded onto a smartphone. The game is free to play on all platforms, but some advanced features require a subscription to AI Dungeon.
Another text-based game, Kingpin Adventure, offers a different experience, themed around "Breaking Bad." Players will take on the role of a character experiencing the story of becoming a drug lord in Albuquerque. The game is simple to start and does not require registration. Players will make decisions in the game to push the plot forward and build their own criminal empire. For fans of "Breaking Bad," this game provides an engaging interactive experience.
AI Town is a game with more visual elements, although it remains text-based. The game incorporates visual elements and has its own "mind." It uses language models to simulate a virtual world where characters can interact with you and others, making decisions based on your prompts. Each character has their own profession, personality, and preset relationships with other characters. Players can observe how characters develop based on your prompts and interact with others, which is quite intriguing. AI Town is open-source and can be played on GitHub without the need for an account.
Hexagon World is a simulation game that creates worlds based on hexagons. Players build these hexagonal worlds through AI prompts and can see other players' creations. Each time a hexagon is added to the map, you will be deducted 100 points, but you will earn points based on the creativity of your hexagon. With enough points, you can create new hexagons on the map. This game's unique feature is that it allows players to see other players' created worlds.
Lastly, Retail Mage is a larger-scale AI game. It uses generative AI to alter NPC behaviors in the world. In Retail Mage, players will take on the role of a wizard working in a magical furniture store, with the goal of helping customers with their requests. However, players can almost do anything they want to fulfill these requests, or not. The generative AI NPCs will react based on your actions, resulting in potentially varied outcomes. This game is currently open-source and in testing phase, allowing players to register for the game test. However, it should be noted that the game may contain bugs or incomplete content, and requires a moderately performing Windows computer to play.
These AI games not only showcase the potential of AI in game design but also provide players with a new interactive experience. With continuous technological advancements, we can expect more innovative AI games in the future, offering players richer and more personalized gaming experiences.