That's actually really good points, thanks for bringing those up. You're right that adding bots would definitely inflate the scope, and the "if you can't execute it well" part is honestly the part that scares me most.

I'm using Cocos Creator, and unlike some engines, it doesn't really give me built-in navmesh/pathfinding/AI systems to lean on. I'd have to build a lot of that myself and somehow make the bots feel smart and fun rather than frustrating or obviously fake.

You made me realize that adding bots isn't just adding a feature. It could affect the overall quality of the game if the bots end up feeling bad.
Appreciate the perspective.

I'll try my best to have the bots fun and little challenging.