🎮 Too Much Pixels

📖 Project Description

Too Much Pixels is a 2D survival shooter built with Python and Pygame. You control a pixel-art character in a desert world, surviving waves of enemies, collecting XP and money, and upgrading your abilities. The game supports both solo and split-screen co-op modes and features partner AI, boss battles, particle effects, and an in-game economy system.

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📦 Dependencies

This application requires the following libraries:

• Python 3.x (tested with 3.12)
• pygame (core game engine and rendering)
• pygame_menu (menus and GUI)
• (Optional) numpy (for certain math operations, if used)
• (Optional) soundfile or another audio library if additional audio features are enabled

Install them with:

pip install -r requirements.txt

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▶️ How to Run & How to Play

Run the Game

Option 1: Download EXE (Windows Only)

1. Download the EXE from the Releases
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP
3. Run TooMuchPixels.exe

Option 2: From Source Code

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Randyh-25/TooMuchPixels.git
   cd TooMuchPixels

2. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Start the game:

   python main.py

How to Play

• Move: WASD or Arrow Keys
• Special skills: 1 2 3
• Pause/Menu: ESC
• Cheat Console: ` (backtick)
• Co-op: Choose split-screen mode in the main menu

Defeat enemies, gather XP and money, upgrade your build, and survive as long as possible!

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📊 UML Class Diagram

Below is a simplified UML class diagram for this project:

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📚 References

• Pygame Documentation
• Pygame Menu
• Python Official Documentation
• Pixel Art Tutorials
• Assets and audio sources are copyright-free from OpenGameArt and Itch.io

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Made with ❤️ and a lot of pixels