Pixel Invaders

Pixel Invaders is a retro arcade game where you pilot a spaceship to destroy waves of alien invaders. Designed in Python with the Pyxel library, it blends classic pixel art and action for a dynamic yet nostalgic experience.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.11+
• Pyxel 3.2.1+ (installed automatically)

Features

• Intense Gameplay:
  • Pilot a spaceship and defend the galaxy against waves of enemies.
  • Fire lasers or homing missiles with an overheat mechanism for strategic shooting.
  • Face powerful bosses every five waves with unique attack patterns.
  • Gain points, survive as long as possible, and upgrade your stats.
• Power-ups:
  • Speed Boost – Move faster.
  • Rapid Fire – Temporarily increase fire rate.
  • Extra Life – Gain an additional life.
  • Big Shot – Fire stronger projectiles.
  • Slow Down Enemies – Temporarily reduce enemy speed.
• Technical Aspects:
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) for maintainability.
  • Configurable wave system using JSON.
  • Efficient asset management with optimized spritesheets.

Installation

1. To install Pixel Invaders, simply run:

   pip install pixel-invaders
   

2. Once installed, launch the game with:

   pixel-invaders
   

Controls

Note: The game supports both QWERTY (A/D) and AZERTY (Q/D) keyboard layouts.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Source Code

The source code is available here.

Credits

• Code and Game design: Léo Leman
• Spritesheets and Art: Santi
• Built with: Pyxel

Special thanks to the open-source community for tools and inspiration!

Contact

For questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: Léo Leman