Simulated fruit fly brain is learning to fight its way through Battletoads
Inevitable_Emu2722 · reddit · 2026-09-26
Following the Mario experiment, a Reddit user is training a simulated fruit fly brain on Battletoads Stage 1 live. It sees through a simulated fly eye, has one-step memory, and has learned basic tactics (28% of moves are punches) — but the screen-lock first enemy still has 0 KOs. Scripted testing confirms the fight is beatable.
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