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Jet Game with Asteroids is a 2D arcade-style game built using Python and Pygame. The player controls a jet, avoiding falling asteroids while collecting items to score points.
- 🏞️ Smooth background scrolling
- ⭐ Collectibles to increase score
- 💥 Collision detection between the player, asteroids, and collectibles
- 🎬 Main menu and game over screens
- 🎶 Background music
- Python 3.x
- Pygame library
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Install Python:
- Download and install Python from the official website: Python Downloads.
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Install Pygame:
- Open your terminal (Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Terminal) and install Pygame using pip:
pip install pygame
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Download the Game Files:
- Download or clone this repository to your local machine. You should have the following files:
game.py
(the main game script)background.png
(background image)jet.png
(jet image)asteroid.png
(asteroid image)collectible.png
(collectible item image)NEXT!.mp3
(background music)
- Download or clone this repository to your local machine. You should have the following files:
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Navigate to the Game Directory:
- Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where you downloaded the game files:
cd path/to/your/game/directory
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Run the Game:
- Execute the following command to start the game:
python game.py
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Game Controls:
- Use the arrow keys to move the jet:
- ⬆️ Up Arrow: Move Up
- ⬇️ Down Arrow: Move Down
- ⬅️ Left Arrow: Move Left
- ➡️ Right Arrow: Move Right
- Press ENTER to start the game from the main menu.
- Press Q to quit the game from the main menu or the game over screen.
- Press R to restart the game after a game over.
- Use the arrow keys to move the jet:
Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests if you want to contribute to the project.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
- This game is created using Pygame, a set of Python modules designed for writing video games. For more information, visit Pygame.
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- Overview: A brief description of the game.
- Features: Highlighting key functionalities.
- Requirements: List of necessary software.
- Installation: Step-by-step instructions for setting up the game.
- Running the Game: Instructions on how to execute the game.
- Game Controls: Control scheme for the player.
- Contributing: Information for potential contributors.
- License: Licensing information.
- Acknowledgments: Credits for libraries or frameworks used.