Stick Hero Game

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Introduction

Welcome to Stick Hero, an exciting platformer game where you control Stick-Hero, navigating between pillars by extending a stick. Your objective is to collect cherries, reach the destination, and achieve the highest score possible. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the thrilling gameplay!

Gameplay Showcase

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Video

Watch a gameplay video to see Stick Hero in action:

Press the button to watch a video of the gameplay on YouTube

Game Mechanics

1. Stick-Hero Control: Use keyboard input to stretch out a stick and bridge gaps between pillars.

2. Multiple Pillars: Navigate Stick-Hero through platforms of varying widths and heights.

3. Reviving Feature: Collect cherries to revive Stick-Hero once during gameplay. Cherries and related scores are deducted after revival.

4. Timing is Crucial: Time your stick extension carefully to land on the next platform. Failure results in Stick-Hero falling into the abyss, ending the game.

5. Collect Rewards: Flip Stick-Hero upside down to collect cherries and increase your score.

6. Scoring System: Aim for high scores by collecting rewards and challenge yourself to reach the top of the leaderboard.

How to Play

Controls

• Use arrow keys or designated keys to control Stick-Hero's movements and stick extension.
• Collect cherries and bridge gaps between platforms to score points and avoid falling into the abyss.

Download and Setup

To download and play Stick Hero, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

1. Java IDE: Download and install IntelliJ IDEA (or use your preferred Java IDE).

2. JavaFX SDK: Download the JavaFX SDK from OpenJFX according to your operating system and Java version.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Open IntelliJ IDEA.
   • Go to File -> New -> Project from Version Control -> Git.
   • Enter https://github.com/theshamiksinha/StickHero-Game-JavaFX.git as the Git repository URL and clone the project.

2. Configure JavaFX SDK:

   • Extract the downloaded JavaFX SDK to a preferred location on your computer.
   • Open the cloned project in IntelliJ IDEA.
   • Go to File -> Project Structure -> Libraries.
   • Click on the + icon and select Java.
   • Navigate to the lib folder of your extracted JavaFX SDK and add it as a library.

3. Run the Game:

   • In IntelliJ IDEA, open the Main class located in the project.
   • Configure the run configuration to specify the Main class as the main class.
   • Run the Main class to start playing Stick Hero!

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for improvements or new features, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

Credits

This game project is developed by Shamik Sinha and Vaibhav Singh, inspired by the original Stick Hero game.