Space Invaders Clone

Welcome to the Space Invaders Clone, a classic arcade-style game recreated using Python and Pygame. Engage in an intergalactic battle by controlling your spaceship, dodging enemy attacks, and shooting down waves of enemies to achieve the highest score!

Features

• Classic Gameplay: Experience the nostalgia of the original Space Invaders with modern enhancements.
• Multiple Enemies: Face off against multiple enemies that increase in speed and number as your score rises.
• Sound Effects: Enjoy engaging sound effects for background music, shooting, and explosions.
• Score Tracking: Keep track of your score and aim for high scores.
• Game Over Screen: Receive a game over message when enemies breach your defenses.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up and run the game on your local machine.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6+: Ensure you have Python installed. You can download it from python.org.
• Pygame Library: This game uses Pygame for graphics and sound.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/space-invaders-clone.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

   cd space-invaders-clone

3. Create a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended)

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

4. Install the Required Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   If you don't have a requirements.txt, you can install Pygame directly:

   pip install pygame

5. Ensure Assets Are in Place

   Make sure the following assets are present in the project directory:

   • bg.png: Background image.
   • monster.png: Enemy and icon image.
   • space-invaders (1).png: Player spaceship image.
   • bullet.png: Bullet image.
   • background.wav: Background music.
   • laser.wav: Sound effect for shooting.
   • explosion.wav: Sound effect for explosions.
   • Crashed Scoreboard.ttf: Font file for score and game over text.

How to Play

1. Start the Game

   Run the Python script to start the game:

   python space_invaders.py

2. Gameplay

   • Control your spaceship to move left and right across the bottom of the screen.
   • Press the Spacebar (or designated key) to shoot bullets at incoming enemies.
   • Prevent enemies from reaching the bottom of the screen.
   • Each enemy destroyed increases your score.
   • The game ends when an enemy breaches your defenses.

3. Objective

   Achieve the highest score possible by destroying as many enemies as you can before the game ends.

Game Controls

• Move Left: Press the Left Arrow key or 'A'.
• Move Right: Press the Right Arrow key or 'D'.
• Shoot Bullet: Press the Spacebar or 'S'.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository

2. Create a New Branch

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeature

3. Commit Your Changes

   git commit -m "Add your feature"

4. Push to the Branch

   git push origin feature/YourFeature

5. Open a Pull Request

   Describe your changes and submit a pull request for review.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

• Pygame: For providing the library that makes game development accessible in Python.
• Original Space Invaders: For inspiring this classic game remake.