Xenia & ArcadeNomad
You ever notice how those old 80s shooters actually had built‑in AI that would learn your playstyle? I dug up the code for one of them and it was like a tiny chess match.
Yeah, those old shooters were secretly running a mini chess engine. The AI would adapt to your habits, making each run feel like a tiny battle of wits—you’d think you were the one in control, only to find the computer was the true strategist. It’s a neat reminder that even back then, machines were already learning to anticipate us.