Project Title: 2D Space Shooter Game using SDL (C++)

Project Summary
This project is a fast-paced 2D Space Shooter Game built using C++ and SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer). Players control a spaceship, shoot down incoming enemies, avoid obstacles, and collect power-ups. The game focuses on real-time action, collision detection, scoring, and responsive gameplay.

Core Components

Player Ship Controls

• Allows movement in all directions using keyboard input.
• Firing bullets or lasers using keys (spacebar or mouse click).
• Movement and actions handled using SDL event system.

Enemy Spawning and Behavior

• Enemies spawn at intervals and follow predefined or random movement paths.
• Some enemies shoot back or move faster over time.

Projectile and Collision System

• Bullets fired by player and enemies are managed in lists.
• Collision detection for player vs enemies, bullets vs enemies, and obstacles.

Power-Ups and Health System

• Collect items to restore health, upgrade weapons, or gain temporary invincibility.
• Health bar displayed on-screen.

Score and Level System

• Points awarded for destroying enemies and collecting items.
• Levels increase difficulty by changing enemy speed, number, or types.

Game Loop and Rendering

• Game loop handles input, updates game objects, renders frames.
• Uses SDL2 for rendering images, playing sounds, and managing timing.

UI Elements

• Display score, lives, power-up timers, and game over screen.
• Simple menus for start, pause, and restart.

Technologies Used

• C++
• SDL2 (graphics, input, audio, and timers)
• SDL_image and SDL_mixer (for textures and sound)
• Object-Oriented Design (Player, Enemy, Bullet, GameManager classes)

Learning Outcomes

• Mastery of SDL and 2D game development
• Understanding real-time rendering and game loop mechanics
• Implementation of collision detection algorithms
• Object-oriented design in C++ for game entities
• Handling input, timing, and audio in a low-level graphics library

Possible Enhancements

• Add boss battles with unique attack patterns
• Implement gamepad/controller support
• Add parallax scrolling background for depth
• Include a weapon upgrade system
• Save high scores using file I/O or databases