Space Hopper is a game where players control a spaceship navigating through a series of obstacles in the vast expanse of space. The primary objective is to maneuver your spaceship through gaps in energy waves and avoid collisions with obstacles, all while aiming to achieve the highest score possible.

Objective: Navigate through as many obstacles as possible without crashing.

Instructions

1. Click and hold the mouse button to activate the spaceship’s thrust and make it ascend.
2. Release the mouse button to deactivate the thrust and let the spaceship descend.
3. Navigate through the gaps in the obstacles to score points.
4. Avoid colliding with the obstacles and the boundaries of the screen.
5. Use the pause button to take breaks as needed.
6. Try to achieve the highest score possible and challenge your friends!

Gameplay

• Spaceship Control: The spaceship is equipped with a thrust mechanism that allows it to move upwards when activated. The player must balance the thrust to navigate through gaps in the obstacles.
• Obstacle Creation: Obstacles appear as two bars (top and bottom) with a gap in between. The gap size is randomly generated, providing a unique challenge each time.
• Gravity and Thrust: The spaceship is affected by gravity, which constantly pulls it downwards. Players must use the thrust control to counteract gravity and fly through the gaps.
• Scoring: Points are awarded for each obstacle successfully navigated. The score is displayed on the screen, motivating players to beat their previous high scores.

Features

• Dynamic Obstacles: Obstacles move from right to left, and a new set of obstacles is generated when the current set moves off-screen.
• Pause and Resume: Players can pause the game at any time using the pause button. This feature is crucial for taking breaks without losing progress.
• Game Over Screen: When the spaceship collides with an obstacle or flies out of bounds, the game ends. The game over screen displays the player’s final score and provides an option to restart.
• Stars Background: A visually appealing stars background enhances the gaming experience, making it feel like a real space adventure.

Controls

• Mouse Controls: Players use the mouse to control the spaceship’s thrust. Clicking and holding the mouse button activates the thrust, making the spaceship ascend. Releasing the button deactivates the thrust, causing the spaceship to descend.
• Pause Button: A pause button located on the screen allows players to pause and resume the game.

Embark on this exhilarating space journey and see how far you can go in Space Hopper!