Game Controls and Directions

Download the game from the release page

The Game.exe file and Game.pck file must be in the same directory.
the data zip file must be unzipped and in the same directory as the .exe and .pck
Run Game.exe.

Once the game has successfully started up, you will start at the main menu

Use the arrow keys to navigate this menu and enter to select.
The start game button starts the game.
The options button opens a new tab of available configuration and game options
- Go here for options documentation
The load button opens a new tab to load the last save (the save function doesn't work so it just opens the first level) and start a new game
The exit button stops the game and closes the window

Gameplay

After you have loaded into the game, you will see your player character and enemies on the map.
- Use the arrow keys or wasd to move your character, and your mouse to aim and shoot.
  - Left click to shoot in the direction you are aiming.
- You can deal damage to the enemies. Aim and shoot at an enemy, and once the health bar is empty, the enemy will be defeated.
Once all enemies in a level are defeated, you can move to the next room by moving to the now open door at the top of the map.
- Later levels will have increasing amounts of enemies, obstacles on the map, and even a boss battle.
You can press the 'esc' key to pause the game at any moment.

In the pause menu, the user can go back to the game by pressing the "Resume game" button or pressing the 'esc' key.
The "Main Menu" button navigates the user back to the starting menu.
The "Save" button saves the current map(since the load function doesn't work we can't load the saved map from the main menu).
The "Quit" button allows the user to exit the game application.