Agreed. The thrill of playing real opponents who quickly learn from patterns in your behaviour forces you to constantly adjust while also observing their unique

Agreed. The thrill of playing real opponents who quickly learn from patterns in your behaviour forces you to constantly adjust while also observing their unique behaviours which can be used to your own advantage. Far more challenging and requires on-the-fly tactics and strategies. I'd be quite surprised if multiplayer games didn't lead to more brain matter.