Space Invaders Game

This is a classic remake of the Space Invaders arcade game, built using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Players control a spaceship and attempt to shoot down waves of aliens before they reach the bottom of the screen.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Gameplay
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Classic Gameplay: The nostalgic gameplay of Space Invaders with modern browser support.
• Player Controls: Use keyboard controls to move the spaceship and shoot.
• Wave System: Aliens increase in difficulty with each wave. (Future implementation)
• Score Tracking: Keep track of your score as you defeat aliens.

Technologies Used

• Frontend:

  • HTML5 (Canvas)
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6)

• Game Development:

  • Vanilla JavaScript for game logic
  • HTML5 Canvas API for rendering game graphics

Installation

To run the game locally on your machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mitchenya/Space-Invaders.git
   cd Space-Invaders

2. Open the index.html file:

   You can directly open the index.html file in your browser to play the game.

   open index.html

   Alternatively, you can serve the game using a local server such as live-server:

   npx live-server

3. Enjoy the game!

Gameplay

1. Controls:

   • Use the left and right arrow keys to move the spaceship.
   • Press the spacebar to shoot at the aliens.

2. Objective:

   • Shoot down all the alien invaders before they reach the bottom of the screen.

3. Scoring:

   • Earn a timed score by completing the wave as fast as possible.
   • Your time will be displayed at the top of the screen.

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.