Python License: MIT Pygame

A nostalgic Space Invaders-style arcade shooter built with Python and Pygame.
Dodge enemy fire, blast alien invaders, and rack up your high score in this fast-paced retro game!

• 🕹️ Player Movement – Smooth left/right keyboard navigation
• 🔫 Shooting Mechanics – Fire lasers to destroy incoming enemies
• 👾 Enemy Waves – Classic alien formation with animated movement and descent
• 🧠 Basic AI – Enemies move in patterns and fire back
• 💯 Scoring System – Track your kills and top your high score
• 💥 Explosions & Effects – Sprite animations and sound effects on impact
• 🌌 Background Music – Immersive arcade atmosphere
• 🌗 Pause/Restart – Game loop control for smooth gameplay

• Language: Python 3.10+
• Library: Pygame 2.5+
• Environment: Virtual Environment (venv)
• Audio/Visual: Pygame Mixer for sounds and sprite handling

Follow these steps to run the game locally:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/space-invaders.git
cd space-invaders

python -m venv venv

venv\Scripts\activate

source venv/bin/activate

pip install -r requirements.txt
pip install pygame

python main.py

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.
Built with 💻 + 🎨 + 🎧 by PaulJkr