Space Invaders Game Project

Project Overview

This project is a Space Invaders clone created using plain JavaScript, HTML, and DOM. The game runs at a stable 60 FPS with no frame drops, features smooth animations and controls, and includes a pause menu. The player interacts with the game using the keyboard, and the game includes a scoreboard and countdown timer.

Features & Requirements

Game Mechanics

• 60 FPS Consistency: The game runs at a stable 60 frames per second with no frame drops.
• RequestAnimationFrame: Used for smooth and optimized animations.
• Pause Menu: Includes the following options:
  • Continue
  • Restart
• Scoreboard: Displays the following metrics:
  • Countdown Timer (time remaining or elapsed)
  • Score (XP or points)
  • Lives (remaining lives)

Performance

• No Frame Drops: Ensure that the game runs smoothly at all times.
• Smooth Keyboard Controls: Player actions, like moving and shooting, should be responsive and not require key spamming.

Game Controls

• Arrow Keys: Move the spaceship left or right.
• Spacebar: Fire bullets at the invaders.
• ESC: Opens the menu and let you choose between restart and continue options

Pre-Approved Game Genre

• The game is based on Space Invaders, a classic arcade game where you control a spaceship that shoots down waves of incoming aliens.

Technologies Used

• JavaScript: Plain/Vanilla JavaScript to handle game logic and animation.
• HTML: Basic HTML structure for the game elements.
• CSS: Styling for the game layout and elements.

Where to play ???

• https://uma-oo.github.io/space-invaders/

Credits

• Collaborators : DarkMethoss and srm