Dungeon Escape Game by Hadj Sassi Mahdi

Overview

This is a Java-based project developed by Hadj Sassi Mahdi as part of the coursework for the 2nd Year Computer Science Major at ENSEA.

Game Description

Embark on a thrilling adventure where you control a hero resembling Zelda who must escape a dangerous dungeon comprising three levels. The challenges include:

• A monster (resembling a dark version of Zelda) relentlessly pursuing the hero. If caught, the hero loses health.
• Traps scattered across the dungeon, which also reduce the hero's health upon contact.
• Bonuses available in the dungeon to restore the hero's health. Once collected, they disappear from the map.
• A time limit to escape the dungeon.

Key Features:

• The monster is more intelligent than the hero and avoids stepping on traps.
• The hero earns bonus points by defeating the monster.
• Players can retry a level or exit the game after winning or losing.

Game Modes

Choose from three difficulty levels at the start:

1. Easy:
   • Time limit: 1 minute.
   • The monster is slow and weak.
2. Medium:
   • Time limit: 50 seconds.
   • The monster is stronger and faster.
3. Hard:
   • Time limit: 40 seconds.
   • The monster is extremely fast and kills the hero instantly upon contact.

Controls

• Arrow Keys: Move the hero.
  • Up: Move north.
  • Down: Move south.
  • Left: Move west.
  • Right: Move east.
• Shift: Boost the hero's speed by 1.5x.
• Spacebar: Launch an area attack around the hero.

Game Features at a Glance

• Title Screen: Engaging introduction to the game.
• Game Over Screen: Displays when the player loses.
• Framerate Display: Real-time performance monitoring.
• Health Indicator: Tracks the hero's health.
• Static Traps: Obstacles that damage the hero.
• Timer: Keeps players aware of the time limit.
• Multiple Levels: Progression through three dungeon stages.
• Run Ability: Speed boost for the hero.
• Complex Enemy AI: Smarter monster movements.
• Area Attack: Special strike within a radius around the hero.
• Sound Effects: Adds to the immersive gameplay experience.
• Background Music: Sets the tone for the adventure.
• Executable Files: Available as both a .jar and a Windows .exe application.

Enjoy the challenge of escaping the dungeon while outsmarting the monster and overcoming traps!