Space Explorer 🚀

Space Explorer is an interactive web-based game where players take on the role of an astronaut on a mission to explore the mysterious Planet Xyphora, collect ancient artifacts, and battle hostile aliens.

Table of Contents

• Demo
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Setup
• How to Play
• Project Structure
• Contributing

Features

• Astronaut Journey: Explore the alien planet and collect valuable artifacts.
• Alien Encounters: Face alien enemies and defend yourself.
• Artifact Collection: The goal is to collect 3 artifacts to win the game.
• Rounds: Multiple rounds with increasing difficulty.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

• HTML: Markup language for structuring the game.
• CSS: For styling the UI and game elements.
• JavaScript: Game logic and interactivity.
• Orbitron Font: A cool, futuristic font used for the game text.
• External API/Assets: Giphy, Tenor and Forbes for the background images.

Setup

To run this project locally:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/ThulaniMthembu/space-explorer.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd space-explorer

3. Open the index.html file in your browser to play the game.

How to Play

1. Start the Game: Click the "Start" button to begin.
2. Collect Artifacts: Navigate through Planet Xyphora and gather 3 artifacts.
3. Fight Aliens: Engage in battles with hostile aliens when they appear.
4. Complete Rounds: Progress through multiple rounds as the game gets harder.

Project Structure

space-explorer/
│
├── index.html       # Main HTML file
├── styles.css       # CSS file for styles
├── script.js        # JavaScript file for game logic
└── README.md        # This README file