catchemall

README

Catch 'Em All!

Overview

Catch 'Em All! is a simple 2D game developed using Go and Ebitengine. The player controls a paddle at the bottom of the screen using the mouse to catch falling objects while avoiding dangerous red cubes. The game ends when the player runs out of lives.

Features

Mouse Control: Move the paddle left and right with your mouse.
Dynamic Object Spawning: Objects fall from the top of the screen, with a mix of safe objects and dangerous red cubes.
Score and Lives Tracking: Earn points by catching safe objects, and lose lives by catching dangerous cubes or missing safe ones.
Game Over Screen: The game displays a Game Over screen when the player runs out of lives, with an option to restart.

How to Play

• Move your mouse left and right to control the paddle.
• Catch the green objects to earn points.
• Avoid the red objects, as they will reduce your lives.
• The game ends when you lose all your lives.

Controls

Mouse: Move the paddle left and right.
Spacebar/Click: Restart the game after a Game Over.

Running The Game

If you don't want to clone the repo and already have Go installed you can run.

go run github.com/KalebHawkins/catchemall@latest

Installation and Setup

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/catchemall.git
cd catch-em-all

Install dependencies:

Ensure you have Go installed. Install Ebitengine:

go get -u github.com/hajimehoshi/ebiten/v2

Run the game:

go run main.go

Game Preview

Future Improvements

• Add sound effects for catching objects and losing lives.
• Implement power-ups and additional object types.
• Increase game difficulty over time with faster falling objects.

License

This project is licensed under the Apache 2.0 License. See the LICENSE file for details.