Application of genetic algorithms and swarm behaviors for the development of npc's in video games

Abstract

This document presents the project report of the Video Games Design and Development Degree Final project by Jon Hodei Martínez Soto. It is a videogame titled Zombies Are Dumb that consists on exploring how to include genetic algorithms applied to a group of agents with the objective of being able to learn the player patterns and adapt to them. This will create a greater challenge considering that the AI will change its behavior depending on how the player plays. Besides, the project also integrate swarm behaviors to create a sense of group and coordination between the agents. These two main ideas will cause an unpredictable playing environment for the player and, therefore, an unique and different experience each time.