A classic TRON-inspired light cycle game built with Rust and ggez.
- Single-player and Two-player modes - Battle against AI or a friend
- Adjustable AI Difficulty - Easy, Medium, and Hard AI opponents
- Boost Mechanic - Limited energy boost system for strategic gameplay
- Visual Effects - Particle trails, screen shake, and glow effects
- Pause Menu - Full pause functionality with in-game controls
- Retro Aesthetic - 8-bit styled graphics with neon colors
1- Start single-player game2- Start two-player gameD- Cycle AI difficulty (Easy/Medium/Hard)
W/A/S/D- MovementLeft Shift- Boost
Arrow Keys- MovementRight Shift- Boost
P- Pause/ResumeESC- Return to menu
- Rust (latest stable version)
- Cargo
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Tortured-Metaphor/LightCycle.git
cd LightCycle
# Build the project
cargo build --release
# Run the game
cargo run --releaseBuilding this project on Linux requires several system libraries. Install them with:
Debian/Ubuntu:
sudo apt-get install libasound2-dev libudev-dev pkg-config build-essentialFedora:
sudo dnf install alsa-lib-devel systemd-develArch Linux:
sudo pacman -S alsa-lib systemd pkgconfNavigate your light cycle around the arena, leaving a trail behind you. Avoid crashing into walls, your own trail, or your opponent's trail. The last cycle standing wins!
Use your boost strategically - it doubles your speed but drains energy quickly. Energy regenerates when not boosting.
- Easy: Shorter reaction time, makes mistakes more often
- Medium: Balanced gameplay, moderate challenge
- Hard: Advanced pathfinding, optimal decision making, aggressive boost usage
Built with:
- v0.2.0 - Added pause menu, boost mechanics, AI difficulties, visual effects
- v0.1.0 - Initial game implementation
This project is open source and available under the MIT License.