CMP5327-C++ Programming for Games

Wrath of The Aliens

A 2D alien shooter where the player has to survive endless waves of aliens attacking the spaceship. When the player defeats a wave of enemies, the next wave will have stronger enemies in higher numbers. Enemies will have a chance of dropping stat upgrades, giving every game a unique feel. The game will end when the player dies, with the current wave being the players score.

Unique Mechanics

• Wave system (endless gameplay)
• Stat upgrades (different stats every game)

Other Mechanics

• Shooting
• Pathfinding
• UI
• Sound
• Particle effects

Possible Extensions

• Randomly generated maps (further replayability)
• Occasional need to repair parts of ship (makes core gameplay less repetitive)
• Points system for purchases (gives player objectives)
• Multipule weapons (adds variety)

Libraries:

• SDL2-2.0.12
• SDL2_image-2.0.5
• SDL2_ttf-2.0.15
• SDL2_mixer-2.0.4

exe found at:

KyleSheridan19158823\GameCode\Debug