This concept isn't novel at all.
Arcade Machines for Mortal Kombat were notorious for their input reading to the point where repeated forward jump kick would lock AI into jumping back and repeatedly take damage midair.
Original NFS: Most Wanted has the infamous Rubberband Earl. Probably many more racing game examples where NPC opponents are anchored to your car coordinates and simply go as fast as you do regardless how well you cut corners.
SF Alpha 3 Shin Bison will instantly Super you for 90% hp as soon as you jump
Elden Ring input reading is so daft that some oponnents dodge INTO your arrow shot if you aim at their side.
And then there's Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid which sort of made sense considering he was psychic.
This concept isn't novel at all.
Arcade Machines for Mortal Kombat were notorious for their input reading to the point where repeated forward jump kick would lock AI into jumping back and repeatedly take damage midair.
Original NFS: Most Wanted has the infamous Rubberband Earl. Probably many more racing game examples where NPC opponents are anchored to your car coordinates and simply go as fast as you do regardless how well you cut corners.
SF Alpha 3 Shin Bison will instantly Super you for 90% hp as soon as you jump
Elden Ring input reading is so daft that some oponnents jump INTO your arrow shot if you aim at their side.
And then there's Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid which sort of made sense considering he was psychic.
This concept isn't novel at all.
Arcade Machines for Mortal Kombat were notorious for their input reading to the point where repeated forward jump kick would lock AI into jumping back and repeatedly take damage midair.
Original NFS: Most Wanted has the infamous Rubberband Earl. Probably many more racing game examples where NPC opponents are anchored to your car coordinates and simply go as fast as you do regardless how well you cut corners.
SF Alpha 3 Shin Bison will instantly Super you for 90% hp as soon as you jump
Elden Ring input reading is so daft that some oponents jump INTO your arrow shot if you aim at their side.
And then there's Psycho Mantis from Metal Gear Solid which sort of made sense considering he was psychic.