🚀 Space Invaders - Defend Earth!

Overview

A faithful recreation of the iconic Space Invaders arcade game, featuring mobile-optimized controls, fullscreen support, and modern web features. Classic arcade action meets modern web technology!

🕹️ Arcade Classic: Experience the authentic Space Invaders gameplay with progressive difficulty, destructible barriers, and bonus motherships. Vibe coded using Cursor & Claude-4-Sonnet for a perfect blend of retro gaming and modern technology!

🎮 Game Features

Classic Gameplay

• Authentic Experience - Faithful recreation of the 1978 arcade classic
• Progressive Difficulty - Aliens get faster and more aggressive each wave
• Destructible Barriers - Pixel-by-pixel destruction with explosion effects
• Bonus Mothership - Appears periodically for 50-300 bonus points
• High Score Tracking - Local storage persistence across sessions
• Extra Lives - Earn additional lives every 10,000 points

Mobile Optimized

• Touch Controls - Ergonomic button layout for mobile gaming
• Fullscreen Support - Automatic address bar hiding for immersion
• Responsive Design - Works perfectly on any device size
• PWA Capabilities - Install as an app on your phone

Modern Web Features

• Offline Functionality - Service worker caching for seamless play
• 60fps Gameplay - Smooth rendering with HTML5 Canvas
• Retro Sound Synthesis - Authentic arcade audio using Web Audio API
• Fast Loading - Optimized assets and CDN resources

🎯 How To Play

Desktop Controls:

• Movement: Arrow keys or A/D keys
• Fire: Spacebar
• Pause: P or ESC

Mobile Controls:

• Movement: ◀ ▶ buttons (left thumb)
• Fire: 🔥 button (right thumb)
• Pause: ☰ menu button

⭐ Scoring System

• Green aliens: 10 points
• Yellow aliens: 20 points
• Red aliens: 30 points
• Mothership: 50-300 bonus points (random)
• Wave bonus: 100 points per completed wave

🛠️ Technical Innovation

• Phaser.js 3.70.0 - Modern game engine with pixel-perfect rendering
• Progressive Web App - Install and play offline on any device
• Touch-Optimized Controls - Precision gaming on mobile devices
• Smart Alien AI - Proximity-weighted firing system for authentic gameplay
• Retro Aesthetic - Classic color palette with modern UX

🌟 Special Features

• Mothership Bonus System - Random spawning with alternating flight patterns
• Wave Progression - Adaptive difficulty based on player performance
• Barrier Regeneration - Fresh defensive positions after each wave
• Social Media Ready - Share your high scores with rich link previews

🚀 Defend Earth!

The classic arcade experience that started it all! Wave after wave of alien invaders descend from space, and you're Earth's last line of defense. Use your laser cannon to destroy the invaders while taking cover behind destructible barriers. Watch out for the bonus mothership - it's worth big points but requires perfect timing!

Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast or discovering Space Invaders for the first time, this faithful recreation delivers authentic arcade action with modern conveniences. Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended high-score battles!

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