Animus Engine – AI-driven NPCs with memory and evolving social dynamics

Summary: Animus Engine is a local AI simulation platform where NPCs develop social lives by forming trust, spreading rumors, and holding grudges. Powered by Ollama on your hardware, it enables dynamic, unscripted interactions without cloud dependencies or API costs.

What it does

It simulates NPCs that remember player interactions and evolve opinions, gossip, and grudges over time. The platform runs entirely locally and currently offers three demo worlds, with game engine integration in development.

Who it's for

Designed for game masters, solo RPG players, writers, and worldbuilders seeking NPCs that react authentically and retain memory across sessions.

Why it matters

It solves repetitive NPC behavior by enabling characters to genuinely react and evolve, creating unique experiences in each playthrough.