Mario-Style Side-Scrolling Game

A simple side-scrolling platformer game built with Python and Pygame.

Features

• Player character that can move left/right and jump
• Platforms to jump on
• Moving enemies
• Side-scrolling camera that follows the player
• Gravity and collision detection

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Pygame

Installation

1. Install Python from https://python.org
2. Install Pygame: pip install pygame
3. Run the game: python main.py

Controls

• Left Arrow: Move left
• Right Arrow: Move right
• Space: Jump

Modifying the Game

The game is structured with classes for Player, Platform, and Enemy. You can modify:

• Add more levels by changing the platforms and enemies lists
• Add sprites/images instead of colored rectangles
• Add sound effects and music
• Implement scoring, lives, or power-ups
• Add more enemy types or behaviors
• Improve collision detection

Troubleshooting

• If the game doesn't run, ensure Pygame is installed: pip install pygame
• On some systems, you may need to install additional dependencies for Pygame