🎮 Gameplay Basics

Game Overview

Alien Invasion is a modern take on the classic Space Invaders game, featuring unique mechanics and modern graphics. The game is built using Pygame and offers a smooth, engaging experience.

Game Flow

1. Main Menu

   • Start Game
   • Options
   • Controls
   • Exit

2. Main Game

   • Control your spaceship
   • Shoot down aliens
   • Avoid enemy fire
   • Collect power-ups
   • Score points

3. Game Over

   • View your score
   • Save statistics
   • Return to main menu

Core Mechanics

Ship Control

• Move your ship left and right
• Fire at aliens
• Collect power-ups
• Avoid collisions

Alien Behavior

• Move in formation
• Shoot at the player
• Drop power-ups when destroyed
• Increase in speed and aggression as levels progress

Scoring System

• Points for each alien destroyed
• Bonus points for completing levels
• High score tracking
• Statistics persistence

Power-ups

• Extra lives
• Weapon upgrades
• Temporary shields
• Score multipliers

Game States

The game features several states to manage different aspects of gameplay:

• Menu State: Main menu and options
• Game State: Active gameplay
• Pause State: Game paused
• Game Over State: End of game screen

Localization

The game supports multiple languages through a JSON-based translation system:

• Automatic language detection
• Dynamic text rendering
• Easy addition of new languages

Audio System

The game features a comprehensive audio system:

• Background music
• Sound effects
• Volume control
• Mute options