Alien Invasion

A fast-paced, open-source 2D arcade shooter where the player defends Earth from waves of alien invaders. This project is designed for fun, learning, and easy modification — perfect for game jam entries, tutorials, or as a starting point for your own shooter.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Run the Game
• Gameplay & Controls

Features

• Fast-paced arcade-style gameplay with progressive enemy waves
• Multiple enemy types
• Score, lives, and basic power-ups
• Easy-to-read codebase intended for learning and extension

Getting Started

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yizchu/alien-invasion.git
cd alien-invasion

Run the Game

Python / Pygame:

python alien_invasion.py

Gameplay & Controls

Default controls (update to match actual controls in your project):

• Move left / right: Arrow keys or A / D
• Shoot: Spacebar or Left mouse button
• Pause: P or Esc

Objective:

• Survive waves of aliens, earn points by destroying enemies, and try to beat your high score.
• Collect power-ups for temporary advantages (e.g., rapid fire, shields).

Happy hacking — shoot some aliens!