Shmups Game

A classic shoot 'em up (shmup) game where players control a spaceship, dodge enemies, and shoot projectiles. This is a browser-based game built with JavaScript.

This game is a modern take on the classic arcade shoot 'em up genre. Players control a spaceship that can move in all directions and shoot projectiles to destroy enemy ships. The game features smooth controls, particle effects, and increasing difficulty as the player progresses.

Shmups/
├── index.html              # Main HTML file
├── script.js              # Main game logic
├── fighterJet.js          # Player spaceship class
├── drone.js              # Enemy drone class
├── updateCustomProperty.js # Utility functions
├── server.py             # Enhanced Live Server
├── assets/               # Game assets (images, sounds)
├── drones/              # Enemy drone assets
├── LICENSE             # MIT License
└── README.md          # This file

• Smooth player movement with mouse control
• Dynamic enemy spawning system
• Projectile mechanics with particle effects
• Collision detection
• Score tracking and best time saving
• Browser-based gameplay
• Enhanced local server with image caching

• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
• Python 3.x (for running the enhanced Live Server)

The game includes an enhanced Live Server with improved image handling and caching. Here's how to run it:

1. Make sure you have Python 3.x installed on your system
2. Open a terminal/command prompt in the game directory
3. Run the enhanced Live Server:

   python server.py

4. The server will:
   • Start automatically on port 5500
   • Open your default browser to the game
   • Handle image caching for better performance
   • Support smooth continuous gameplay

• The game works best in modern browsers
• If the game doesn't start automatically, manually open http://localhost:5500 in your browser
• Make sure no other service is running on port 5500
• For optimal performance, use Chrome or Firefox

• Improved image asset handling
• Automatic browser caching for better performance
• Chunked file transfer for stability
• Automatic port reuse handling
• Enhanced error reporting

• Move your mouse to control the spaceship
• Click to shoot at enemies
• Avoid enemy ships
• Try to survive as long as possible
• Your best time is saved automatically

If you encounter any issues:

1. Server Issues:

   • Make sure no other service is using port 5500
   • Try stopping and restarting the server
   • Check terminal for any error messages

2. Game Issues:

   • Clear your browser cache
   • Refresh the page
   • Make sure all game assets are in their correct folders
   • Check browser console for any error messages

3. Performance Issues:

   • Close other browser tabs/windows
   • Restart your browser
   • Make sure your browser is up to date

4. Image Loading Issues:

   • Verify all image files are in the drones/ directory
   • Check file permissions
   • Try restarting the server

If you want to modify the game or run it in VSCode:

1. Open the project in VSCode
2. Install the "Live Server" extension
3. Right-click on index.html and select "Open with Live Server"

This will provide similar functionality to the included Python server.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.