Monster Hunter A.I. is pretty awesome! But don’t take my word for it; check out what Nintendo Enthusiast ‘s Alex B. and Mike D. have to say on the topic:

Look, I know that you know that the  monsters are the true stars of  MH … but besides iconic designs and lovely roars, their A.I. is very intricate; and it’s been getting better and better with each iteration!

Here’s a little preview of the article that you should totally read:

“So what is it that makes these monsters astute? For one thing, it’s their adaptability. Attack a monster with a melee weapon, and they will engage in an attack pattern that makes being near them very dangerous; attack them with a ranged weapon, and they will shoot deadly projectiles and ram you with all their speed instead. Fight them solo, and they will dance a fearsome dance with you; bring your friends, and the beasts will run back and forth across the battlefield instead, and emit area-of-effect attacks more often.”

Then, once you’re done, you can have a healthy discussion about your favorite monster A.I. moments in the comments.