PyBerzerk

Clone of the 1980s Berzerk arcade game. Written by TerryO as a Python development exercise using Pygame. To date, tested on Windows and Ubuntu platforms.

SCREENSHOTS:

<table> <tr> <td><img src="./Screenshots/Gameplay3.png" alt="GamePlay3" /></td> <td><img src="./Screenshots/Gameplay2.png" alt="GamePlay2" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="./Screenshots/GamePlayDemo.gif" alt="GamePlayDemo" /></td> <td><img src="./Screenshots/HighScore.png" alt="HighScore" /></td> </tr> </table>

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REQUIREMENTS: Before running the game, make sure you have Python v2.7 installed. You will also need to install Pygame v1.9.1, as the game will not run without it.

From the command line: python pyberzerk.py

NOTE: This game has not been tested on Python 3.x

GAME PLAY: Use the ARROW key(s) to navigate the player through a maze filled with robots who have an extreme dislike for humanoids. Hold the SPACEBAR and press ARROW key(s) to fire player's laser weapon. The player can be killed by being blasted by a robot, running into a robot, exploding robot shrapnel, coming into contact with the electrified maze walls or being touched by Evil Otto(bouncing smiley face).

<table> <tr> <th align="left">Game Controls</th> <th align="left">Player/Laser</th> </tr> <tr> <td><kbd>&larr;</kbd> LEFT ARROW</td> <td>Move the player left</td> </tr> <tr> <td><kbd>&rarr;</kbd> RIGHT ARROW</td> <td>Move the player right</td> </tr> <tr> <td><kbd>&uarr;</kbd> UP ARROW</td> <td>Move the player up</td> </tr> <tr> <td><kbd>&darr;</kbd> DOWN ARROW</td> <td>Move the player down</td> </tr> <tr> <td><kbd>SPACEBAR</kbd></td> <td>Fire laser in direction of ARROW key(s)</td> </tr> </table>

Helpful Hints:

• Robots can destroy themselves by running into walls or each other, shooting each other, or colliding with Evil Otto.
• Robot lasers cannot penetrate the maze walls, use this to your advantage.
• Evil Otto is impervious to lasers, robots or the electrified maze walls.
• If player nears an electrified maze wall that section of the wall changes color.
• Each robot destroyed is worth 50 points, bonus points are earned by destroying all robots. A new life is awarded at 5,000 points.

Have fun! Critiques regarding game play, bugs, glitches are most welcome.

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TODO:

1. Make standalone executable.
2. Add joystick control.
3. Add sound/voice.
4. Necktie(bullet goes thru player body and head)
5. Custom font(ttf)

References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berzerk_(video_game)
2. http://www.robotron2084guidebook.com/home/games/berzerk/