I, AI

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In "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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+12

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and the overall aesthetic of the game is visually pleasing.
The game offers a good level of customization for the spaceship and has memorable boss designs.
Gameplay is smooth and responsive, with a reasonable price point for the experience.

The game feels unpolished, with issues like the ability to move the spaceship off-screen and a large hitbox.
There is excessive grinding required to unlock upgrades, making progression feel tedious.
The campaign is too short and lacks variety, with only one ship available to play.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The story in the game is generally considered underwhelming and somewhat silly, with many players feeling it doesn't significantly impact the overall experience. While the campaign consists of 20 missions, which some find too short compared to other titles, the gameplay is often described as more of a chore due to forced mechanics rather than an engaging narrative. Overall, the story is not a major focus for players, especially in a shmup context, but opinions on its quality may vary.
- “The graphics are amazing and it has a story, but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “Story is meh, and that's not a major issue for me in a shmup game, but your preferences may differ.”
- “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.”
- “The story is meh, and that's not a major issue for me in a shmup game, but your preferences may differ.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features significant grinding, requiring players to replay earlier levels to gather upgrade materials, which some find tedious while others appreciate as a core mechanic. While it can be grindy, especially at higher difficulties, players can adjust the difficulty to earn credits more easily. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the grind and others feeling it detracts from the experience.
- “But the grinding necessary to unlock the weapons and upgrades needed to survive the game's later stages is way too long.”
- “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.”
- “The game demands replaying of earlier levels to amass enough upgrade materials for the enhancement of the various ship parts, and I understand that this can be tedious for less patient players.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their stunning quality and pleasing aesthetic, particularly in the design of spaceships, asteroids, and backgrounds. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience without detracting from it, making it a strong recommendation for fans of space shoot 'em ups.
- “The graphics are amazing and it has a story but it doesn't get in the way of gameplay.”
- “The visuals are gorgeous.”
- “Beautiful graphics and nice overall gameplay.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics and smooth, responsive mechanics, making it one of the standout top-down arcade games. 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, AI is definitely one of the best looking top-down arcade games around; the gameplay is smooth, 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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The music in the game features a calming soundtrack for menus and more intense tracks during action sequences, which users generally find satisfactory. While the overall sound design is considered acceptable, some players feel that certain elements, like the sound of the main weapon, could be improved. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience, though it 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 music enhances the overall experience, creating a perfect atmosphere for both exploration and intense action.”
- “Sound design is okay, music is okay, but 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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 feeling like a super grind.”
- “The game offers a lot of replayability thanks to its engaging mechanics and diverse character builds.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes available.”