🚀 Enhanced Space Shooter Game 🚀

Play the game on Itch.io: Prefabs Trigger

Welcome to my improved version of the Space Shooter Game! 🛸 This README outlines the modifications I made to enhance the gameplay experience and add exciting new mechanics. Let’s dive into the features I implemented! 🌟

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🎮 What I Did

1. 🔫 Multiple Weapons with Key Combos

   • I added different weapons for the player, each with unique characteristics:
     • Lasers of varying sizes.
     • Different speeds.
     • Special firing modes (e.g., triple-shot).
   • Key Combination System:
     • Specific key combos activate each weapon.
     • Typing az fires a larger laser, ty fires a faster laser, and qwer triggers a triple-shot.
     • Combos are configurable through the Inspector, making it easy to adjust weapon behaviors without changing the code.
   • This system adds depth and variety to the gameplay. 🎯

   Key Example Code:

   if (currentInput.EndsWith(comboForLargeLaser))
   {
       ActivateWeapon(comboForLargeLaser);
   }
   else if (currentInput.EndsWith(comboForFastLaser))
   {
       ActivateWeapon(comboForFastLaser);
   }
   else if (currentInput.EndsWith(comboForTripleShot))
   {
       ActivateWeapon(comboForTripleShot);
   }

2. 🔥 Aggression Mode

   • I introduced an Aggression Mode to increase the challenge:
     • When activated, enemies spawn more frequently, adding intensity.
     • How it works:
       • Spawner behavior adjusts dynamically to the aggression state.
       • Players must adapt their strategies to survive under pressure.
   • This mode adds excitement and pushes players to strategize. 🧠⚡

   Aggression Mode Code Example:

   private void TriggerAggression()
   {
       SetAggressionMode(true);
       aggressionTimer = aggressionDuration;
       shotCount = 0;
       currentScore = 0;
   }
   
   private void SetAggressionMode(bool isAggressive)
   {
       OnAggressionModeChanged?.Invoke(isAggressive);
   }

3. 🛑 Restricted Spacebar Shooting

   • To balance the gameplay and encourage the use of key combos, I implemented spacebar rate limiting:
     • The player can only fire 3 shots per second using the spacebar.
     • Once the limit is reached, the spacebar enters a cooldown for 1 second.
   • This ensures thoughtful engagement with the combo system rather than relying on rapid spacebar tapping. 🕹️

   Spacebar Limiting Code Example:

   if (shotsFired < maxShotsPerSecond && shotCooldownTimer <= 0)
   {
       FireLaser();
       shotsFired++;
       if (shotsFired >= maxShotsPerSecond)
       {
           shotCooldownTimer = 1f;
       }
   }

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🎉 Why I Made These Changes

My goals were to:

• Add depth and variety to the game with the key combination system.
• Increase gameplay challenge with the aggression mode.
• Prevent overuse of rapid spacebar firing and encourage strategic use of different weapons.

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🧪 How to Test

1. Run the Game:

   • Clone the repository and open the project in Unity.
   • Play the game and test the new mechanics.

2. Key Combination System:

   • Type az, ty, or qwer during gameplay to test the different weapon effects.
   • Observe how lasers change in size, speed, or firing mode.

3. Aggression Mode:

   • Trigger aggression mode and observe the increased enemy spawn rate.

4. Spacebar Limiting:

   • Rapidly tap the spacebar and confirm:
     • A maximum of 3 shots per second.
     • A 1-second cooldown after reaching the limit.

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🛠️ Tools and Techniques Used

• Unity Engine: Core development platform.
• Git: Version control for efficient management and tracking.
• C# Programming: Implemented game mechanics and optimizations.