Project Overview

The Real-Time Shooting Game is a multiplayer web-based action game where players compete by shooting moving targets or battling each other in a virtual arena. It uses real-time communication technologies (WebSockets/Socket.IO) to ensure fast updates between players and responsive gameplay.

The project emphasizes real-time interactions, collision detection, animations, and multiplayer synchronization, making it an excellent final-year project for students.

Key Features

1. Game Modes

   • Target Shooting Mode – Players shoot moving targets for points.

   • Player vs Player (PvP) Mode – Real-time shooting battle in an arena.

   • Team Mode (Optional) – Two teams fight, and the higher-scoring team wins.

2. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Each player controls a character (with arrow keys or WASD for movement).

   • Players aim with mouse/cursor and shoot bullets using mouse click or spacebar.

   • Real-time bullet trajectory simulation with collision detection.

   • Health bars and score tracking for each player.

3. Scoring & Rules

   • Points for hitting moving targets or other players.

   • Bonus points for headshots or fast reaction times.

   • Game ends after a set time or when a player reaches a winning score.

4. Multiplayer Features

   • Real-time updates using WebSockets/Socket.IO (Node.js).

   • Multiple players in the same room with synchronized positions and actions.

   • Live scoreboard showing player kills, hits, and remaining health.

   • Matchmaking system (create/join game rooms).

5. Visuals & UI

   • Interactive 2D arena or shooting range built using HTML5 Canvas or Phaser.js.

   • Animated characters, moving targets, and projectile effects.

   • Sound effects for shooting, hits, and player elimination.

   • Leaderboard with player rankings.

6. User Accounts & Stats

   • Registration/login system.

   • Track wins, losses, highest scores, and accuracy rate.

   • Achievements (e.g., “Sharp Shooter” for high accuracy).

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Canvas API (or Phaser.js for advanced gameplay).

• Backend: Node.js (with Socket.IO for real-time gameplay) / PHP / Java (WebSocket API).

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (store user profiles, game history, and scores).

How It Works

1. Setup & Login

   • Players register/login and enter a lobby.

   • They can join/create rooms to start a match.

2. Gameplay Loop

   • Players move around the arena.

   • Aim and shoot bullets at targets or opponents.

   • Real-time synchronization ensures all players see the same actions instantly.

3. Scoring & Updates

   • Server handles hit detection and updates player health/points.

   • Scoreboard updated live after each action.

4. Endgame

   • Winner declared based on score or last player standing.

   • Option to rematch or save results.

Enhancements (Optional)

• Different Weapons – Pistols, rifles, shotguns with different ranges & damage.

• Power-Ups – Health packs, speed boosts, or extra ammo.

• Maps & Levels – Multiple arenas with unique designs.

• Spectator Mode – Watch ongoing battles.

• AI Opponents – For practice when fewer players are online.