A review of AI-based game NPCs research

Abstract

The application of artificial intelligence has increasingly penetrated into the field of game development. Among them, the non-player characters in the game, namely NPC, are part of the applications of AI. The virtual characters in the game characters are collectively called NPC, which enhances the fidelity and complexity of the game by having contact with with the players. Using AI can make NPCs in the game more vivid, thereby increasing the playability of the game and creating more possibilities. This article will review the research and application of AI-based game NPCs in recent years.