https://github.com/knapeczadam/dae-programming-4-qbert
🟠 Programming 4 final project: Q*bert arcade remake using Minigin. Implements the first three levels with pixel-perfect accuracy, AI and enemy behavior, applying Programming 4 concepts and game programming patterns. Engine/game logic split via static library.
https://github.com/knapeczadam/dae-programming-4-qbert
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🟠 Programming 4 final project: Q*bert arcade remake using Minigin. Implements the first three levels with pixel-perfect accuracy, AI and enemy behavior, applying Programming 4 concepts and game programming patterns. Engine/game logic split via static library.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/knapeczadam/dae-programming-4-qbert
- Owner: knapeczadam
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-02-25T22:03:35.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-03-14T17:34:56.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-03-15T03:54:48.307Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: 2024, 2d-game, arcade-game, belgium, c-plus-plus, cpp, dae, digital-arts-and-entertainment, game-dev, game-development, game-programming, game-programming-patterns, howest, howest-dae, kortrijk, prog4, programming-4, qbert, student-project, university
- Language: C++
- Homepage: https://www.digitalartsandentertainment.be/page/51/Programming+4
- Size: 13.2 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# 🟠 Programming 4 – Q*bert
Hey fellow DAE student, game dev enthusiast, or curious visitor 👋
Welcome to my **Programming 4 – Q*bert** repository — the final project for [Programming 4](https://github.com/knapeczadam/programming-4).
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## 🗄️ About this repository
This repo contains my **final project** for Programming 4, where I was randomly assigned **Q*bert** out of ten possible games.
The main goal was to implement the **first three levels** with **pixel-perfect accuracy**, replicating enemy AI and behavior as closely as possible.
> ⚠️ Note: this project applies patterns and concepts learned in Programming 4.
> It’s a **snapshot of my learning journey**, not a polished commercial product.
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## 🏗️ Engine: Minigin
The project is built on **[Minigin](https://github.com/avadae/minigin)**, a minimal SDL2 & glm setup created by **Alex Vanden Abeele**.
Minigin is not a full game engine — it provides a small framework for 2D C++ games with:
- SDL2 setup for rendering/input
- glm for vector and matrix math
- Scaffolding to quickly start a project
In this project, I extended Minigin to implement a **component-based GameObject system**, **event queue**, **dedicated audio thread**, and all other game patterns required for Q*bert.
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## 🧩 Key Patterns and Concepts
- **Programming Patterns Implemented:** Singleton, Factory, Observer, Service Locator, Command, Pimpl
- **Event system:** Queue-based event handling
- **Object management:** Unity-inspired GameObject system with component-based architecture
- **Audio:** Runs on a dedicated thread
- **Execution order:** Unity-inspired essential functions
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## 🚀 Releases
This project contains **two release builds**, available in the [📦 Releases](../../releases) section:
- `programming_4-qbert-1.0.0-windows-x64.zip` → normal game build
- `programming_4-qbert-debug-1.0.0-windows-x64.zip` → debug build with **999 lives** (effectively infinite) and **sprite/logical debug visualization**
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## 🧠 Final Thoughts
This project demonstrates how **game programming patterns** improve code structure, memory access, and decoupling.
It also showcases how best practices like **event-driven systems, threading, and modular architecture** can be applied in game development.
If you’re exploring Programming 4 projects: **study, experiment, and enjoy a classic arcade revival** 🟠🕹️
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### ⚖️ License
This repository is licensed under the **MIT License** — feel free to explore, learn, or fork for educational purposes.