https://github.com/nobletk/planetinvaders

An emulation of Space Invaders powered by Java.
https://github.com/nobletk/planetinvaders

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An emulation of Space Invaders powered by Java.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nobletk/planetinvaders
• Owner: nobletk
• License: mit
• Created: 2024-08-20T20:16:31.000Z (5 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-11T12:54:31.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-09-12T13:34:02.077Z (4 months ago)
• Language: Java
• Size: 234 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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Planet Invaders

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This is an emulation of Space Invaders written in Java.

 

## Features

* Authentic-look and feel to replicate the Space Invaders.

* 10 Levels, each new level starts with faster invaders movement speed and lower position on the screen.

* Invaders movement speed is increased, and they drop down further when they hit either side of the screen.

* UFO ship appears at different intervals from either direction.

* Destroying the UFO ship rewards you with mystery points (50, 100, 150) or 300pts when hit with every 23rd shot.

* 120 frames-per-second gameplay.

* Sound support to enhance the experience.

* Persistent high score tracking between runs.

* Restart or Quit the game after game over.

## Controls

| Keyboard    | Action                          |

|-------------|---------------------------------|

| Left Arrow  | Move left                       |

| Right Arrow | Move right                      |

| Space       | Fire                            |

| Enter       | Start game                      |

| R           | Restart Game (Game over screen) |

| Q           | Quit Game (Game over screen)    |

## Getting started

### Prerequisites

* Java Development Kit (JDK) (version 8 or later)

* Git (to clone the repository)

* An IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse) or a text editor with Java support (e.g., Visual Studio Code)

### Clone the Repository

* Open your terminal or command prompt.

* Navigate to the directory where you want to clone the repository.

* Run the following command to clone the repository:

```

git clone https://github.com/nobletk/PlanetInvaders

```

### Build the project

* If you're using an IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse, open the project directory.

* The IDE should automatically detect the project structure and build it.

* If you're using the terminal, ensure that you have the necessary build tools configured, and run the appropriate build

  command (e.g., javac for compiling Java files).

### Run the game

* Locate the main class that starts the game. This is Main.java .

* If you're using an IDE, right-click on the Main.java file and select Run.

* If you're using the terminal, navigate to the src directory and run the following command:

```

java Main

```