Try it here!:
Run this command in a Linux terminal to try it out:
git clone https://github.com/radian628/terminal-based-space-shooter && cd terminal-based-space-shooter && make && ./tbss levels/level1.txt && cd .. && rm -rf terminal-based-space-shooter
Inspiration
Terminal-based games like Dwarf Fortress and Rogue and whatnot. We thought it'd be fun to try to make one of these.
What it does
This is a space shooter game, reminiscent of Space Invaders and Galaga and whatnot. It runs in a Linux terminal (not cross-platform unfortunately).
How we built it
We used C with the raw Linux APIs. No libraries!
Challenges we ran into
We had to figure out how to get the terminal to actually output what we wanted it to output rather than doing its default behavior of echoing entered text and requiring ENTER to send input. Getting controls that worked well in a terminal-based game was also a challenge.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We made an actual game in the terminal!!! It's actually playable.
What we learned
How to use termios and how to get the window size, among other things.
What's next for Terminal Based Space Shooter
Proper game balance, data-oriented-design principles, and whatnot.
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