Space Invaders

Space Invaders is a classic arcade-style shooting game implemented in Python. In this game, you control a spaceship at the bottom of the screen and must shoot down waves of descending aliens before they reach you. The game features:

• Player-controlled spaceship
• Alien enemies that move and shoot
• Laser projectiles
• Simple graphics using Python

How to Play

• Use the arrow keys to move your spaceship left and right.
• Press the spacebar to shoot lasers at the aliens.
• Avoid enemy lasers and prevent aliens from reaching the bottom of the screen.
• The game ends if your ship is hit or if the aliens reach the bottom.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed on your system
• (Optional) pygame library for enhanced graphics and controls

Installation

1. Clone or download this repository to your local machine.
2. (Optional) Install pygame for better graphics:

   pip install pygame

Running the Game

1. Open a terminal in the project directory.
2. Run the main game file:

   python main.py

File Overview

• main.py: Entry point for the game.
• player.py: Handles player spaceship logic.
• alien.py: Manages alien enemy behavior.
• laser.py: Controls laser projectiles.
• create_ship_image.py: Utility for creating ship images.
• data/: Contains game assets (images, sounds, etc.).

Customization

• You can modify the code to add new features, change graphics, or adjust difficulty.
• Replace assets in the data/ folder to personalize the game.

License

This project is for educational and personal use. Feel free to modify and share it.

Credits

Inspired by the original Space Invaders arcade game.