Super Smash Bros Algorithm

Super Smash Bros Algorithm

1. Character Choices

   • Yoshi
     • + Simple but effective controls, Easy to manoeuvre.
     • - Doesn't have a parachute/anything to propel upwards.
   • Ness
     • + Has good special moves such as fire.
     • - He can't move when summoning fire.
   • Kirby
     • + Has good ways of surviving if pushed off.
     • - Is very short.

2. Hardware

   • Screen
     • The screen is what the Nintendo connects to for a larger screen that is easier to view.
   • Joycon Remote
     • Has A, B, X, Y buttons to control special moves, and they include the back button (B), and the select button (A).
   • Nintendo Switch
     • The Nintendo Switch has a docking station, and when in the station, it can connect to a screen.
   • SSB Game card
     • The SSB game card contains both the code of the game and retains the information from the last player.

3. Prescribed Criteria

   • Super Smash Bros
     • Prescribed Criteria 1
       • Develop an algorithm using Pseudocode conventions.
         • Algorithm must be valid.
         • Keywords must be bold and capitalised.
         • Indentation must be used to show structure.
     • Prescribed Criteria 2
       • Develop an ultimate high damage finishing offensive strategy to eliminate the opponent.
         • Choose an order to use the unique move in.
         • Develop a successful finishing offensive strategy.
         • Make sure to eliminate the opponent.
     • Prescribed Criteria 3
       • Use at least five different attack moves (Side Special Move, Final Smash, Down Special Move, etc).
         • Five unique special moves must be present.
         • When to use the five unique moves must be shown.
         • How to use the five special moves must be written.

4. Algorithm Constructs

   • Sequence
     • A set of instructions that are processed one after the other.
   • Assignment
     • Assignment is when we store the value of an expression in a variable.
   • Selection and Condition
     • A selection statement uses a condition to select which line of the program will be used next.
   • Iteration
     • Iteration is also called repetition and is used when something is repeated over and over again, so the program goes round in a loop
     • FOR Loop
       • A FOR loop is used when it is known exactly how many times to go round the loop.
     • WHILE Loop
       • A WHILE loop is used to repeat while a condition is true or false.

5. Chosen Character Moves

   • Standard Special Move
     • Egg Lay
       • Yoshi swallows the nearby enemy and turns them into an egg for a few seconds.
       • B
   • Side Special Move
     • Egg Roll
       • Yoshi encases himself in an egg and starts rolling.
       • Move stick side to side and press B
   • Up Special Move
     • Egg Throw
       • Yoshi throws an egg upwards and can hit anywhere.
       • Stick up and press B
   • Down Special Move
     • Yoshi Bomb
       • Yoshi smashes into the ground and stuns the enemies.
       • Stick down and press B
   • Final Smash
     • Stampede!
       • Yoshi knocks opponents down with a tackle then Yoshis in various colours appear and send enemies flying.
       • Final smash and B

6. Super Smash Bros Game

   • Super Smash Bros is a game that the aim is to smash the other players out of the chosen map.
   • Up to 8 players can play at one time, and there are around 89 characters to choose from.
   • Each character has its own unique special moves, and the players can choose to play a time trial or elimination as a group.