Retro Snake

A modern, retro-inspired Snake game built with C++ and raylib. This project demonstrates clean code architecture, object-oriented programming, and real-time game development concepts.

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Download Retro Snake for Windows

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Features

• Classic Snake Gameplay: Eat food, grow longer, and avoid collisions with walls and yourself.
• Smooth Animations: Responsive controls and smooth movement using real-time event handling.
• Audio Feedback: Sound effects for eating food and hitting walls.
• Custom Graphics: Pixel art food and a retro-themed UI.
• Score Tracking: Real-time score display.

Technologies & Concepts Used

• C++ STL: Utilizes std::deque for efficient snake body management.
• Object-Oriented Design: Encapsulated logic in Snake, Food, and Game classes for maintainability and scalability.
• Raylib Library: Handles graphics, input, audio, and timing for real-time gameplay.
• Event-Driven Programming: Uses time-based event triggers for smooth updates and input handling.
• Collision Detection: Implements collision logic for food, walls, and self-intersection.
• Resource Management: Proper loading/unloading of textures and sounds to prevent memory leaks.
• Randomization: Ensures food spawns in valid locations using random number generation and collision checks.
• Separation of Concerns: Game logic, rendering, and input are cleanly separated for clarity.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• raylib installed
• C++ compiler (e.g., MinGW-w64)

Build & Run

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/PrinceBujethia/Retro-Snake.git

2. Build the project:

   mingw32-make RAYLIB_PATH=path/to/raylib PROJECT_NAME=main OBJS=src/*.cpp BUILD_MODE=DEBUG

3. Run the executable:

   ./main.exe

Controls

• Arrow Keys: Change snake direction

File Structure

├── src/main.cpp         # Main game logic
├── Graphics/food.png    # Food sprite
├── Sounds/eat.mp3       # Eat sound
├── Sounds/wall.mp3      # Wall collision sound
├── Makefile             # Build instructions
├── README.md            # Project documentation

Why This Project Stands Out

• Clean, modular code suitable for extension and learning
• Real-world game architecture using C++ and raylib
• Demonstrates mastery of OOP, resource management, and event-driven design
• Ready for portfolio and recruiter review

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Created by PrinceBujethia