Asteroids

Classic arcade game from boot.dev course.

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• uv - An extremely fast Python package and project manager, written in Rust

Usage

To start Asteroids, run the following command:

uv run main.py

Use WASD keys to fly around the screen.

Extending the Project

• Add a scoring system
• Implement multiple lives and respawning
• Add an explosion effect for the asteroids
• Add acceleration to the player movement
• Make the objects wrap around the screen instead of disappearing
• Add a background image
• Create different weapon types
• Make the asteroids lumpy instead of perfectly round
• Make the ship have a triangular hit box instead of a circular one
• Add a shield power-up
• Add a speed power-up
• Add bombs that can be dropped