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Journey Through Space is a top-down arcade shooter made in pygame. You play as a pilot who was left behind after a battle and the goal is to go back home.

This game is still currently in development meaning some features aren't there yet.

How to run it via python:

This would probably require some research as to where the python or pip executable might be if you aren't using Linux otherwise you don't need to specify a location.

  1. Install python on your machine.
  • go to python.org, click downloads and search for how to download on your prefered operating system.
  1. Clone this repository.
  • Terminal method:
    • Install git on your machine
    • In the terminal type git clone https://github.com/CrimsonSane/Journey-Through-Space.git
  • Github deskop method:
    • Click code and click open to desktop or find the option in the desktop app that says "Clone repository".
  • Zip file method:
    • To download a zip file of the repository click code and click download zip.
  1. Install pygame.
  • Type [location of pip3] install pygame in terminal
  • pip3 install pygame on Linux
  1. Run main.py in the Game folder.
  • Also in terminal type cd Journey-Through-Space/Game then type [location of python3] main.py
  • python3 main.py on Linux

How to run it via executable:

  • On the Github page click releases and choose the latest version and download the executable that matches your operating system.

NOTE: There are no Mac OS builds of the game because I don't have a Mac that can be used for making the executable.

Instructions on how to make the executable is in Pyinstaller Instructions.txt

Planned features:

  • More music
  • Weapon switching
  • Powerups
  • Highscore tracker
  • Boss fights
  • An ending