I, AI
- December 9, 2020
- Satur Entertainment
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn "I, AI," players step into the shoes of an artificial intelligence tasked with managing a space station. The game features a variety of puzzles and challenges that test players' problem-solving skills and strategic thinking. As players progress, they'll need to make decisions that impact the station's inhabitants and their own existence, ultimately deciding what it means to be truly intelligent and self-aware.
Reviews
- The graphics are stunning, with beautiful backgrounds and well-designed spaceships that enhance the overall aesthetic.
- The game offers a satisfying upgrade system that significantly impacts gameplay, allowing for customization and progression.
- The gameplay is smooth and responsive, providing an enjoyable experience for fans of classic-style shmups.
- The game suffers from significant polish issues, such as the ability to move out of the screen and enemies attacking from off-screen.
- The grind for upgrades can be excessive, requiring players to replay levels multiple times, which can detract from the enjoyment.
- The campaign is relatively short, with only a limited number of missions and a lack of variety in ship options.
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered underwhelming and simplistic, with some players feeling it doesn't significantly impact gameplay. While the campaign consists of 20 missions, which some find too short compared to other titles, the narrative is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that can make missions feel more like a chore than enjoyable. Overall, the story may not be a major focus for players of the genre, but its lack of depth is noted by several reviewers.
“The graphics are amazing and it has a story, but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
“This is often due to the fact that there are a few dead phases in each mission in which almost nothing happens.”
“The campaign is too short (only 20 missions compared to 50 in Stellatum).”
“The alleged story is pretty silly, but I don't imagine the devs spent enough time on it for it to have taken anything away from the rest of the game, which feels pretty well polished.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly for upgrading ship parts and unlocking weapons, which some players find tedious. While some appreciate the grind as a necessary game mechanic, especially for higher difficulty levels, others feel it can become excessively time-consuming and detracts from the overall experience. Players can mitigate the grind by adjusting difficulty settings to earn credits more easily, but opinions on the grind's impact vary widely.
“I would only recommend getting this game (especially while on sale) if you love space shmups with great visuals and don't mind grinding hard to get only marginally better upgrades.”
“But the grinding necessary to unlock the weapons and upgrades needed to survive the game's later stages is way too long.”
“Yeah, it can be a little bit grindy if you want to finish the game on a higher difficulty, but you can earn credits easier if you change the difficulty (any time in menu), and collect money for upgrades - then go back to higher difficulty.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and pleasing aesthetic, particularly in the design of spaceships, asteroids, and backgrounds. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics that enhance the overall gameplay experience without detracting from the action.
“The graphics are amazing and it has a story, but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
“The general aesthetic of the spaceships, asteroids, and backgrounds is very pleasing.”
“Beautiful graphics and nice overall gameplay.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics and smooth, responsive mechanics, making it one of the best in the top-down arcade genre. However, some players feel that the focus on the main gun diminishes the impact of secondary and special weapons, and the repetitive level design is seen as a drawback rather than a feature.
“Beautiful graphics and nice overall gameplay.”
“I think AI is definitely one of the best looking top-down arcade games around; the gameplay is smooth, and I really can't understand the negative reviews.”
“The gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
“I feel that the shooting is focused too much on the main gun, and the secondary/special weapons don't have enough power to make a difference in gameplay.”
“The time spent repeating the same levels over and over seems to be a 'feature' or 'extending gameplay,' but that's not the case with this modern system.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as fitting, with a slow soundtrack for menus and more energetic tracks during action sequences. While some users find the overall sound design acceptable, there are mixed feelings about specific elements, such as the sound of the main weapon, which some consider lacking. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not stand out as exceptional.
“I like the slow soundtrack on the menus and the higher octane music during the action.”
“A former music major, I recognize the value of practice and getting closer to the next weapon upgrade is a nice reward for putting in the time repeating previous levels.”
“The sound design is okay, but the music is just average. The sound of the main weapon is very lame... what is that?”
“As a former music major, I recognize the value of practice, but the music doesn't really stand out or enhance the experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the leveling system for enhancing replayability without requiring excessive grinding, making the game enjoyable to revisit.
“I love the leveling system because it adds more replay value without being a super grind.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
