Commander Keen Inspired Game

A simple HTML5/JavaScript platformer inspired by the classic Commander Keen series. This project features basic player movement, platform collisions, enemy patrols, a pistol for shooting enemies, and level progression with increasing difficulty.

Features

• Player Movement:
  Use the arrow keys to move left/right and jump (Space or Up arrow).
• Shooting Mechanism:
  Press the Z key to fire the pistol. Bullets travel horizontally and destroy enemies on collision.
• Enemies:
  Enemies patrol within specified boundaries on the platforms. Colliding with an enemy causes the player to lose a life.
• Level Progression:
  Reach the finish line (indicated by a green line) to complete the level. Each new level increases the enemy count and their speed, making the game more challenging.
• Lives and Score Tracking:
  The game displays the player’s current lives (starting at 3) and score. Falling off the screen or colliding with an enemy results in a life loss, and the game resets when lives are depleted.

How to Play

1. Movement:
   • Left/Right Arrow Keys: Move left and right.
   • Space/Up Arrow Key: Jump.
2. Shooting:
   • Z Key: Fire the pistol to shoot bullets.
3. Objective:
   • Navigate through the level, avoid enemies, and reach the finish line to advance to the next level.
   • Destroy enemies for extra points.

Running the Game

1. Clone or download the repository.
2. Open the index.html file in a modern web browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Chrome, or Firefox).
3. Enjoy the game!

Project Structure

• index.html:
  Contains the complete game code (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) for the platformer.

Recent Changes

• Pistol Implementation:
  Added a shooting mechanism allowing the player to fire bullets (using the Z key) to eliminate enemies.
• Enhanced Enemy Behavior:
  Enemies now patrol specific areas on the platforms. Their number and speed increase with each level.
• Level System:
  Added a finish line that, when reached, completes the current level and advances the player to a harder, subsequent level.
• Life System:
  The player now has 3 lives; falling off the platform or colliding with an enemy decreases the life count. When lives run out, the game resets.

Future Improvements

• Introduce animated sprites and more detailed graphics.
• Improve collision detection and add more refined physics.
• Add varied enemy types and obstacles.
• Incorporate sound effects and background music.
• Develop additional levels with unique layouts and challenges.

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

This game is inspired by the classic Commander Keen series originally developed by id Software.