GameOver22 said:
Most of their criticisms had to do with Ico. They said the gameplay feels dated by today's standards (poor AI, platforming problems, and simple puzzles). |
" She runs aimlessly around ladders when Ico calls, she pauses mid-stride for no reason at all, and she moves slowly enough to spoil Ico's adventurous pace."
While I may be able to agree with the camera and controls not always being ideal, I don't really see the problem with AI. Yorda seemed to me to be programmed to give a certain impression to the player of the characters inability to communicate and of her own lack of physical ability and uncertainty. Sure, it's a challenge, but in most cases it seems like a planned challenge.
What makes me more certain about her behaviour being intentional are Ueda's comments about TLG being about the relationship between boy and animal and trying to get the creature to help you - in short, you're supposed to notice that companion AI doesn't cooperate 100%.
I can understand their criticism, but I don't agree with it.
