Generic Retro Space Game

Step into the neon glow of the 1980s and get ready for the ultimate retro arcade experience! Inspired by the golden age of arcade classics, this two-player game transports you back to a time when high scores ruled, and the fate of the world was decided one quarter at a time.

Earth is under attack from all sides—aliens are invading, and a deadly meteor storm is raining down. You and your co-pilot must join forces to save the planet! Player One grips the joystick of a ground-based defense system, blasting invaders with a barrage of lasers and missiles, all while dodging 8-bit explosions and pixelated meteors. Player Two takes to the skies in a sleek spaceship straight out of a classic sci-fi flick, defending Earth with rapid-fire cannons and energy shields.

With vibrant vector graphics and a pumping synthwave soundtrack, experience a love letter to the arcade era. Grab your friend, load up on lives, and see if you have what it takes to save the world—1980s style!

 

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Controls 

Ground ship - Arrow keys to move and space bar to fire or game controller 1

Delta ship - WASD keys to move and T key to fire or game controller 2

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The background music and the inspiration for this game came from this excellent RayLib port of Space Invaders.  

https://github.com/educ8s/CPP-Space-Invaders-Game-with-raylib