Google Pacman Clone

This project is a clone of the classic Google Pacman game written in C using the GTK library.

Features

• Replicates the gameplay mechanics of the original Pacman game.
• Utilizes the GTK library for creating the graphical user interface.
• Cross-platform compatibility.

Game Features

• Classic Gameplay: Experience the iconic Pacman gameplay with maze navigation, dot collection, and ghost avoidance.
• Power Pellets: Consume power pellets to temporarily turn the tables on the ghosts, allowing Pacman to eat them.
• Fruit Bonuses: Encounter fruit bonuses that appear periodically, providing additional points when collected.
• Ghost Behavior: Ghosts exhibit various behaviors, including chasing, patrolling, and scattering, adding depth to the gameplay.
• Responsive Controls: Control Pacman with precision using responsive keyboard controls, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Todo

• Multiple Levels: Progress through multiple levels of increasing difficulty, each with unique mazes and challenges.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust game settings such as sound volume, difficulty level, and control sensitivity to tailor the experience to your preferences.
• Pause and Resume: Pause the game at any time to take a break or attend to other tasks, and resume from where you left off.
• Game Over Screen: View a game over screen with your final score and the option to restart the game or exit to the main menu.
• Animated Characters: Enjoy animated sprites for Pacman, ghosts, and other game elements, bringing the game to life.
• Sound Effects: Immerse yourself in the game with authentic sound effects for Pacman movement, dot collection, and ghost interactions.
• High Scores: Track your highest scores across multiple gameplay sessions to compete with yourself and others.

Files

• .gitattributes: Git attributes file.
• .gitignore: Git ignore file.
• gameplay.mp4: Mini gameplay video.
• app.c: Source code file containing the implementation of the game logic.
• app.h: Header file containing function declarations and data structures.
• app.o: Object file generated from compiling app.c.
• LICENSE: License file specifying the terms of use for the project.
• main.c: Source code file containing the main function and GTK initialization.
• main.o: Object file generated from compiling main.c.
• Makefile: Makefile for building the project.
• Dockerfile: Dockerfile for building the Docker image.
• pacman.exe: Executable file for the Pacman game.
• style.css: CSS file for styling the game interface.
• Many .dll files: Dynamic link library files required for running the executable.

How to Build

1. Ensure you have GTK installed on your system.
2. Run make command in the project directory.
3. This will compile the source files and generate the executable pacman.exe.

How to Play

1. After building the project, run pacman.exe.
2. Use arrow keys to control Pacman:
   • Up arrow: Move Pacman up.
   • Down arrow: Move Pacman down.
   • Left arrow: Move Pacman left.
   • Right arrow: Move Pacman right.
3. Collect all the dots while avoiding ghosts to advance to the next level.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.