The Reverse Experience

Computers have come a long way in the last few decades, especially in terms of processing power. We keep pushing the envelope when it comes to the number of transistors in a microchip, but progress is not limited to a physical level. Hence, software has made quite the leaps too, given the fact that there are computer programs advanced enough to defeat humans at strategy games.

The Reverse Experience is a fun puzzle game in the style of Reversi / Othello, in which your goal is to capture enemy disks by carefully placing your pieces on a square board. Naturally, the winner is the one with the most disks at the end of the round, but things can change in a matter of seconds if you make the wrong moves, especially in this case, when you have to compete with a state-of-the-art AI.

Although the core idea sounds fairly simple in theory, there are many possible strategies one can apply in order to win. The Reverse Experience uses the IAGO algorithm to provide you with a very competitive AI, one that can adapt to your play style and decide on what tactic to use. The application also includes various tools to evaluate your matches and provide you with detailed reports.

The reports are actually one of the most interesting features, because you can learn a lot about the game itself and the AI technology behind it. Every AI strategy is explained in detail, which should allow you to learn how to play better and get to grips with what modern AI technology is capable of nowadays. You can also read more about IAGO by following links directly from the app itself.

Lastly, the interface is designed to be as lightweight as possible, which means that there are very few elements in the active window to distract you. The reports are generated in different windows, and the formatting is very nicely done to help you understand what everything means. Thus, everything is in its right place, so it should be easy to get started even if you are a complete newcomer to the genre.

The Reverse Experience is more of an experiment than an actual game, but it’s an experiment from which you can learn a lot. Thus, it’s a great way to come in contact with the software that managed to outsmart humans.