Asteroids (C++)

Welcome to the repository of the C++ version of the Asteroids game! This project represents my implementation of the classic arcade video game, developed for Windows systems using a custom 2D graphics engine.

Key Features

• Custom 2D graphics engine: Developed from scratch to handle geometric shapes, collisions, and smooth movement.
• Gameplay inspired by the original: Control a spaceship to destroy asteroids and avoid collisions.
• Extensibility: Designed to be a testbed for further features and improvements.
• Runtime graphics: All visuals are rendered using geometric shapes without external assets or sprites.
• Open Source: Developed with an open mindset, inviting contributions and feedback.

Project Goals

This project was born as a personal exercise to improve my skills in:

• Advanced C++: Memory management, polymorphism, and design patterns.
• Game Development: Implementation of game logic, physics, and visual interactions.
• Windows-specific development: Leveraging WinAPI and GDI+ for graphical rendering.

Prerequisites

Required Software

• Windows OS: The game is designed for Windows systems.
• C++ Compiler: Support for C++17 or later.
• Graphics Libraries:
  • GDI+ (included in Windows SDK).
  • cURL (for online leaderboard functionality).
  • nlohmann/json (for JSON handling).

Dependencies

Ensure the following libraries are available:

• GDI+ (part of Windows SDK).
• cURL.
• nlohmann/json.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/denisbilli/Asteroids.git
   cd Asteroids

2. Open the project in Visual Studio or your preferred Windows C++ IDE.

3. Build the solution/project using the provided .sln or configure manually.

4. Run the game by launching the compiled executable.

Project Structure

• src/: Contains the game source code.
• build/: Directory for compiled files (not included in the repo).
• README.md: This file.

Game Controls

• Up arrow: Accelerate
• Left/right arrows: Rotate the spaceship
• Spacebar: Shoot
• P: Pause/unpause the game
• F11: Toggle debug information

Contributions

Contributions, feedback, and bug reports are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a branch for your change:

   git checkout -b feature-name-of-feature

3. Submit a pull request.

Roadmap

• Enhance collision detection and handling.
• Introduce a more dynamic difficulty scaling system.
• Add online leaderboard functionality.
• Optimize rendering performance for high-resolution displays.

License

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

Contacts

For more information or to discuss the project, you can contact me through my GitHub profile or via LinkedIn.