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Posted June 09, 2019
A close contender for my favorite game of all time is Dragon's Dogma.

Why?

There are many reasons, but the main aspect I love about the game is... the allies (pawns). Having companions where you can tweak their kit, attributes, and even AI -- where they can be semi-autonomous and proactive -- is GREAT. Anyway, recently I've played games where I'm adventuring alone and I really miss those allies (yes, even the never-ending banter!). So, I ask...

What are your favorite games with AI companions?
Posted June 09, 2019
Great thread, and I don''t want to be negative, but I can only think of games with really bad AI companions. XD

Do pets count? What about the mercs in Diablo 2?
Posted June 09, 2019
I agree re: Dragon's Dogma. I got super attached to my Pawns even tho they're essentially blank slates. I think it's a good system.
Posted June 09, 2019
Planescape: Torment
Baldur's Gate 2
Mass Effect series
Shadowrun: Dragonfall
South Park series
Unavowed

Less for the AI than for the stories and personalities of the characters.
Post edited June 09, 2019 by Leroux
Posted June 09, 2019
Icewind Dale 1&2- They shut up, they are controlled and are created by me so they are the perfect tools that obey without question, no risk for insubordination.
Posted June 09, 2019
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ChrisGamer300: Icewind Dale 1&2- They shut up, they are controlled and are created by me so they are the perfect tools that obey without question, no risk for insubordination.
Nothing better than AI that's like family.
Posted June 09, 2019
INIGO in Skyrim and Jespar Dal'Varek in Enderal.

Both are highly entertaining and likeable companions.
Post edited June 09, 2019 by sanscript
Posted June 09, 2019
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Leroux: Planescape: Torment
Baldur's Gate 2
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Less for the AI than for the stories and personalities of the characters.
Agreed, but with the infinity engine games, you can write your own AI scripts. I have not seen that in many games.
Posted June 09, 2019
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Leroux: Mass Effect series
This series does have some very excellent companions in it and their interactions with Shepard is great.

Another one has to be HK-47 in the KOTOR series. Mostly because of his interactions with the player and wanting to kill everything in sight and how much sarcasism he can put in his voice.
Posted June 09, 2019
Not much to add here.
Arma 2 maybe? I mean with the sandbox and mods, you could have a mech. inf. company protecting you and taking your orders.
Posted June 09, 2019
Best? Easy, well fed pig allies in Don't Starve. The bunnymen are great as well, but they're being vegetarians is a bit of a problem.

Also, your fellow pilots, or wingmen perhaps, in Wing Commander IV and your quirky companions in Armed and Dangerous.

Actually, come to think of it, perhaps my favorite ally in a game is Bastilla Shan from KoToR. Several of KoToR1 and 2's companions are great to have around.

As for worst? Definitely your totally useless 'backup' in Delta Force 1.
Post edited June 09, 2019 by Matewis
Posted June 09, 2019
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kai2: A close contender for my favorite game of all time is Dragon's Dogma.

Why?

There are many reasons, but the main aspect I love about the game is... the allies (pawns). Having companions where you can tweak their kit, attributes, and even AI -- where they can be semi-autonomous and proactive -- is GREAT. Anyway, recently I've played games where I'm adventuring alone and I really miss those allies (yes, even the never-ending banter!). So, I ask...

What are your favorite games with AI companions?
One of my favorite games(though people may think i'm being silly/joking) is Daikatana. Superfly Johnson and Mikiko are both fun to listen to and see interacting with each other in most cutscenes. I also like the various hubs/settings and the plot(if overdone in media), and some funny things in various areas.

Yes, they companions sometimes get stuck in stuff or can't into ladders and vents, but that's why I use quicksaves/saves.
Posted June 09, 2019
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Leroux: Mass Effect series
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CrazyProfessor2: This series does have some very excellent companions in it and their interactions with Shepard is great.

Another one has to be HK-47 in the KOTOR series. Mostly because of his interactions with the player and wanting to kill everything in sight and how much sarcasism he can put in his voice.
Observation: You have a good taste in companions meatbag. As a result I will not have to use you for target practice.

(My HK47 is poor :( )
Posted June 09, 2019
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CrazyProfessor2: This series does have some very excellent companions in it and their interactions with Shepard is great.

Another one has to be HK-47 in the KOTOR series. Mostly because of his interactions with the player and wanting to kill everything in sight and how much sarcasism he can put in his voice.
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Bigs: Observation: You have a good taste in companions meatbag. As a result I will not have to use you for target practice.

(My HK47 is poor :( )
That was very good. And forgot to put it in my original post of how he calls anything that is not robotic meatbags.
Posted June 09, 2019
Natalya Simonova in Goldenye 64 is the perfect comanion, impeccable AI right there.
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