Looking for games with good AI

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I thought the STALKER AI was remarkably bad, actually... as were the combat dynamics (who would move so leisurely during a firefight?). The positive aspects of the game were not enough to make up for those flaws.

With FEAR, isn't it ironic that the character's super reflex ability mostly helps those players with slow reflexes? The combat dynamics were decent and the graphics were pleasing, but I didn't find the game so enjoyable... then again, I didn't utilize the slow motion ability at all, so maybe I've missed out on something.

Far Cry was superior to the two games above. It was far too easy to be undetectable outdoors as long as you were stationary, however. The AI is not so much superior as it is more versatile than other games.

Mount and Blade might be worth trying (there's a thread on it in this forum). I'd give it a very high recommendation, based on its gameplay, if Lord of the Rings doesn't insult your sensibilities. Be sure to check out the "directional blocking" option, it's great!

IL-2 Sturmovik: Forgotten Battles will probably satisfy you the most out of the games mentioned... as would the newer installments in the series. You would of course have to invest in a joystick.

Good luck!