Implementing Pathfinding in Dynamic Mazes using A* Algorithm
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey in this tutorial! We will discover the secrets of crafting dynamic mazes using Unity, C#, and the robust backtracking algorithm. But that's not all – we will also venture into the realm of pathfinding, unlocking the mysteries of popular search algorithms like the A* search algorithm. Join us as we navigate through these mazes and learn how to apply pathfinding to conquer any challenge!
Find the source code for this project at https://github.com/shamim-akhtar/gamd...
The project name is MazePathFinding.
Here's what you can expect:
1. Setting up your Unity2D project for maze generation
2. Creating a room prefab with walls, corners, and floors
3. Implementing the backtracking algorithm for maze generation
4. Visualising maze generation process step-by-step
5. Implement a robust generic pathfinder that uses the three well-known pathfinding algorithms, viz., A*, Dijkstra and the Gree-best-first search.
6. Applying A* pathfinding to mazes.
7. Visualise pathfinding in mazes.
And much more!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced game developer, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to add dynamic mazes to their Unity projects.
00:39 - Section 1 - Creating Dynamic Mazes in Unity 2D
00:20 - Maze generation in action
0:27:20 - Section 2 - Implement the PathFinder
0:43:00 - Djikstra algorithm
0:45:20 - A* algorithm
0:47:35 - Greedy best-first search algorithm
0:49:13 - Section 3 - Apply PathFinder to Maze Pathfinding
1:02:24 - Maze pathfinding in action