Project Title:

Space Invaders Clone using C

Project Overview:

This is a recreation of the classic arcade game "Space Invaders" developed using the C programming language. The game features a player-controlled spaceship at the bottom of the screen that must shoot descending waves of alien invaders.

Key Features:

• Player Movement: Move the spaceship left and right.
• Shooting Mechanism: Fire bullets upward to destroy enemies.
• Enemy Waves: Rows of alien invaders move horizontally and descend toward the player.
• Collision Detection: Bullets collide with enemies, removing them.
• Score System: Points awarded for each enemy destroyed.
• Lives System: The player has a limited number of lives.
• Game Over Condition: Triggered when enemies reach the bottom or player loses all lives.

Technologies Used:

• C Language: For logic, loops, structures, and game state control.
• Graphics Library (like SDL or ncurses): For rendering game elements, input handling, and visual effects.
• Arrays and Structs: Manage enemy positions, bullets, and game states.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand basic game loops and rendering.
• Practice object movement and keyboard input handling.
• Implement real-time collision detection.
• Use data structures to manage multiple game entities (enemies, bullets).
• Design structured and modular code in C.

Possible Enhancements:

• Add power-ups or special weapons.
• Introduce multiple enemy types or bosses.
• Implement sound effects and music.
• Include levels with increasing difficulty.
• Add high-score tracking.