Super Smash Bros Algorithm - sem2 2026

Super Smash Bros Algorithm - sem2 2026

1. Prescribed Criteria

   • 1. Develop an Algorithm using Pseudocode conventions
     • Develop an algorithm for one of the Nintendo games – Super Smash Bros or Mario Kart
     • Pseudocode conventions must be used in the algorithm. Such as all keywords must be written in bold and capital, use indentation when a code belongs to a particular block of code, START and END should be at the beginning and the end of the algorithm
     • Example keywords for pseudocode – IF/IF ELSE, IS EQUAL TO, START, END, THEN, WHILE
   • 2. Super Smash Bros
     • o Develop an ultimate high damage finishing offensive strategy to eliminate the opponent
       • For Super Smash Bros create a high damage strategy
       • The strategy should be offensive, which means that we do not need to create defensive moves
       • The moves should ultimately eliminate the opponent
     • o Use five (5) conditions (IF, ELSEIF, ELSE) in your pseudocode
       • The pseudocode must include 5 unique moves to damage the opponent using IF, ELIF and ELSE
       • Example offensive moves of Pikachu: Back Throw – 9% damage Forward Tilt – 10% damage
       • Forward smash – 12% damage Volt tackle – 20% damage Skull bash – 21.4% damage

2. Algorithm Constructs

   • sequence
     • Sequence is ...
       • e.g., sequence for Final Smash: uppercut, ..., ...
   • Assignment
     • definition
       • e.g., player_name = Bowser. Here the variable name is player_name, and the value assigned to it is 'Bowser'
   • Selection
     • Selection allows a program to choose between different actions instead of running instructions in order
       • THEN move forward. In this example, if the distance is greater than five, then the character moves forward. This is the selection made by the program.
   • Condition
     • A condition is a logical test that evaluates true of false. It sets out the condition that must be true in order to for the program to move forward
       • e.g., IF distance > 5. Here the condition is that the distance must greater than 5 for the next step to follow
   • Iteration
     • definition
       • e.g.,

3. Chosen character moves - Pikachu

   • move 1
     • explanation
       • more info?

4. character choices

   • Pikachu
     • pros
       • I have always liked Pikachu and would like to create an algorithm for it
     • cons
       • It is slow to evolve, doesn't have many high damage strategies
   • Bowser
     • pros
       • It has endurance and special moves
     • cons
       • It has slow speed and less defensive options

5. game options

   • super smash bros
     • core features
       • can be multiplayer game
       • fighting game created by Masahiro in 1999
       • players knock opponents off the stage
     • reason for selection
       • I have played it since childhood and I can play this with my friends
   • mario cart

6. hardware

   • screen
     • what is it.
   • joycon remote
     • description/what do they do
   • Nintendo Switch
   • SSB/Mario Cart game card or downloaded game
   • joycon holder