so_long

This project is a small 2D game with minilibx. You'll learn about textures, sprites and tiles.

About the project

This project is part of the 42 curriculum and focuses on creating a simple 2D game using the MinilibX graphics library. The main objectives include:

• Working with textures, sprites, and basic game elements
• Handling keyboard events for player movement
• Implementing basic game mechanics (collecting items, reaching exit)
• Managing window events and proper game closure
• Reading and validating map files
• Understanding basic game development concepts

Gameplay.webm

Key Requirements

• The player must collect all collectibles before reaching the exit
• The game must be viewed from a 2D perspective (top-down or profile)
• The player must be able to move in 4 directions: up, down, left, right
• The player cannot move through walls
• Number of movements must be displayed in the shell
• Must use MinilibX for graphics rendering
• Valid path to complete the game
• Map must be constructed with 5+1 components:
  • 0 Empty spaces
  • 1 Walls
  • P Starting position
  • C Collectibles
  • E Exit
  • R Rakes (Enemies bonus)

Map example

11111
1C1P1
10001
1E1R1
11111

Bonus features

• Animated sprites
• Enemies
• Movement count display

Skills Learned

• Graphics programming fundamentals
• Event handling in a graphical environment
• Game logic implementation
• Memory management
• File parsing and error handling

Getting started

Requirements

For Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt-get install gcc libbsd-dev libxext-dev make xorg

For macOS

brew install xquartz
reboot

Build

make

Run

./so_long_bonus maps/maze10.ber
./so_long_bonus maps/maze10.ber -k zqsd # AZERTY layout

You can replace maps/maze10.ber by any .ber file.

Ressources

• 42
• MinilibX
• 42 Docs - MinilibX

Sprites

• TUNIC GBC by MintFerret
• Sprout Lands - UI Pack by Cup Nooble