https://github.com/ir404/space-invaders

A JavaFX program to play Space Invaders.
https://github.com/ir404/space-invaders

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A JavaFX program to play Space Invaders.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ir404/space-invaders
• Owner: ir404
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2021-05-30T10:13:53.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-06-11T22:35:40.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-11T23:28:38.611Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: desktop-application, game, javafx, javafx-application, javafx-desktop-apps, spaceinvaders
• Language: Java
• Homepage:
• Size: 312 KB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Space-Invaders

A recreation of the infamous arcade game - Space Invaders!

By building this project I learnt a little about 

- pixel art (yes, the spaceship image and alien ships were designed by me)

- box collision

![SpaceInvaders](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/67403229/125967460-9f912b84-d7d9-4803-aa26-16a585cf071c.gif)

## Playing the Game

1. Download and set up a JDK (version 17+)

   1. If you're on Windows, it's a good idea to add it to your PATH environmental variable

2. Download JavaFX 21 SDK according to your OS ([link](https://gluonhq.com/products/javafx/))

   1. Take note of path to the `/lib` directory. For example: `C:\Program Files\Java\JavaFX\javafx-sdk-21.0.7\lib`

3. Clone this repository 

4. Open the project directory in the terminal/command prompt

5. Run the following command to compile the project:

   1. `javac --module-path "C:\Program Files\Java\JavaFX\javafx-sdk-21.0.7\lib" --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.graphics Game.java`

6. Next, enter the following to run the program:

   1. `java --module-path "C:\Program Files\Java\JavaFX\javafx-sdk-21.0.7\lib" --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.graphics --enable-native-access=javafx.graphics Game`

7. Use the arrow keys to control your player, space to shoot and escape to pause/resume the game

8. FYI, the movement of your spaceship may not be very smooth but hey, its playable :)

9. Enjoy