Overview

The life simulation game Inzoi promises to enrich player interactions with its characters through its AI system known as Smart Zoi. However, the live demo showcased the system’s limitations.

AI Ambitions

The AI is designed to provide more realistic behavior and decision-making skills for characters. During a recent panel at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco, Kangwook Lee, Krafton’s head of deep learning, illustrated how Smart Zoi operates.

Live Demo Experience

In the demonstration, he highlighted the ambitious nature of the AI, which operates directly on players’ PCs rather than on remote servers. However, the performance of the AI in managing character interactions during the demo did not meet expectations.

Lee’s Remarks: “I wasn’t expecting to be dazzled, but I was expecting… something.”

Here, Lee illustrated how the Utility AI works by focusing on basic needs like hunger and hygiene. Yet, the demo showcased characters performing mundane tasks that felt lackluster.

Conclusion

While Inzoi aims to compete in the life simulation genre, this demonstration raises questions about the functionality and depth of its AI system, leaving room for improvement as it approaches its early access launch.