2D side scrolling game coded in Processing.
Background
For a creative coding project I had to create a simple game. The main goal was to aim for good player interaction and only use primitive graphics. Later once the interactions were nailed we could skin our game, I stayed with a simple geometric look.
I drew inspiration from side scrolling games with forced movement, generative levels and a difficulty that increases over time. To add a twist to mine I allowed omni-directional movement for the player and created pick-ups that slow down the game speed (as well as traditional coins for points). The pick-ups make the game easier but means the player has to go out of there way to get them.
Installation
- Download the project zip.
- Requires Processing: https://processing.org/
- Open the sketch via the "Boxy_Road.pde".
- Run the sketch.
Usage
- Navigate the menu to view the instructions or documentation.
- Press P to pause the game.
- If you get a new high score you can remove the default text and type your own name. The new high score will be saved automatically.
Sound and font sources in reference.txt file.
By Jack Purvis emperorpurvis@gmail.com