https://github.com/mukund-rakholiya/space-invaders-java-project
Developed a Space Invaders game in Java Swing with classic gameplay, scoring, and dynamic difficulty. Features include alien waves, spaceship controls, and a game-over restart option.
https://github.com/mukund-rakholiya/space-invaders-java-project
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Developed a Space Invaders game in Java Swing with classic gameplay, scoring, and dynamic difficulty. Features include alien waves, spaceship controls, and a game-over restart option.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mukund-rakholiya/space-invaders-java-project
- Owner: mukund-rakholiya
- Created: 2024-07-23T10:09:04.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-25T14:58:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-15T14:20:24.081Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: java, java-swing, oops-in-java
- Language: Java
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- Size: 42 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# SPACE INVADERS - Java project
## Overview
This project is a Space Invaders Game built using Java Swing. The game challenges players to defend their spaceship by shooting down rows of advancing aliens. It features dynamic gameplay, increasing difficulty, and a scoring system.
## 📜 Features
- Classic Gameplay: Control your ship to shoot down aliens while avoiding their descent.
- Dynamic Difficulty: The game introduces more aliens as levels progress.
- Scoring System: Earn points for each alien defeated.
- Restartable: Automatically resets after a game over.
## 🚀 Project Structure
```[]
Space Invaders/
├── Images/ # Contains all graphics images for the game
├── Main.java # Entry point of the game
├── SpaceInvaders.java # Core game logic and rendering
```
## 🌟 How to Play
1. Movement:
- Use the Left Arrow (←) key to move the spaceship left.
- Use the Right Arrow (→) key to move the spaceship right.
2. Shooting:
- Press the Space Bar to shoot bullets and destroy aliens.
3. Goal:
- Destroy all aliens before they reach your spaceship.
- Score points for each alien eliminated.
4. Game Over:
- The game ends if the aliens reach your ship.
Action | Key
--- | ---
Move Left | Left Arrow
Move Right | Right Arrow
Shoot | Space Bar
## ⚙️ Setup and Run Instructions
Prerequisites
- Java Development Kit (JDK) installed (version 8 or higher).
## 💡Steps to Run
1. Clone the Repository:
```bash[]
git clone https://github.com/your-username/space-invaders.git
cd space-invaders
```
2. Place Images:
- Add the following images to the Images/ folder:
- `alien.png`
- `alien_cyan.png`
- `alien_yellow.png`
- `alien_magenta.png`
- `ship.png`
3. Compile and Run:
```[]bash
javac Main.java
```
4. Run:
```[]bash
java Main
```
## 🧠 Game Logic
1. Spaceship
- Represented by a block object (Block class).
- Can move left or right within the game board boundaries.
- Fires bullets upwards to destroy aliens.
2. Aliens
- Arranged in rows and columns at the start of each level.
- Move horizontally, changing direction when hitting the screen edge.
- Move one row down whenever the direction changes.
- Increase in number as levels progress.
3. Bullets
- Fired from the spaceship's position.
- Travel vertically upwards.
- Destroy aliens on collision.
4. Score and Levels
- Players earn points for each alien destroyed.
- Next levels spawn more aliens with increased difficulty.
5. Game Over
- The game ends when any alien reaches the spaceship's row.
## 📒 Additional Notes
- Customization:
- Modify tileSize, rows, or columns in Main.java to adjust board dimensions.
- Adjust alienVelocityX or bulletsVelocityY in SpaceInvaders.java to change gameplay speed.
- Restart:
- Press any key to restart the game after a Game Over.
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.