Space Invaders

A console-based recreation of the classic arcade game with additional features.

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Description

Space Invaders is a C++ implementation of the classic arcade game that includes both single-player and two-player PVP modes. The game features user account management, save/load functionality, and a leaderboard system.

Key Features

• Single-player mode with progressive difficulty levels
• PVP mode allowing two players to compete against each other
• User account system for player authentication
• Save/load functionality to preserve game progress
• Leaderboard system to track high scores
• ASCII art graphics for visual representation
• Shield mechanics for player protection
• Special enemy ships that provide bonus points

Game Architecture

The game follows a modular architecture organized into several core systems:

Game Core

• Game Loop
• PVP Mode
• Input Handler

Game Entities

• Player Ship
• Enemies
• Special Ship
• Shields
• Missiles

User Management

• User Accounts
• Save/Load System
• Leaderboard

User Interface

• Main Menu
• Pause Menu
• ASCII Art Assets

Game Modes

Single Player Mode

In single-player mode, you control a ship at the bottom of the screen and must defeat waves of alien invaders. The game features:

• Progressive difficulty levels
• Increasing enemy speed and shooting frequency
• Shield protection
• Special bonus ships

PVP Mode

The competitive PVP mode allows two players to face each other:

• Two players controlling ships at opposite ends of the screen
• Defensive barriers for each player
• Lives system to determine the winner

Controls

Main Menu Navigation

• W/S: Move up/down in menu
• Enter: Select option

In-Game Controls (Single Player)

• A/D: Move left/right
• Space: Shoot
• ESC: Pause game

Pause Menu

• W/S: Navigate options
• Enter: Select option

User Account System

The game includes a comprehensive user account system:

• Username and password authentication
• Account creation with validation
• Persistent storage via text files

Save/Load System

Players can save and resume their progress:

• Score
• Level
• Time played
• Remaining lives

Leaderboard System

The leaderboard ranks players based on:

1. Level reached (higher is better)
2. Time taken (lower is better)
3. Score (higher is better)

Technical Implementation

• Console-based rendering with ASCII graphics
• Color-coded entities using ANSI escape sequences
• Frame-rate controlled rendering (60 FPS)
• Dynamic enemy behavior system
• Collision detection

Installation

1. Clone the repository
2. Compile the source code using a C++ compiler
3. Run the executable

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Credits

Developed by Aryan Ghasemi & Seyed Sadra Seyed Tabai