Bloxorz

gameplay.mp4

The Bloxorz game is a 3D puzzle game where players must move a rectangular box across a plane to meet the target tile at a specific point. The game is built using pure OpenGL2.0 GLUT in C++. The project features a space-themed lighting setup with sun lighting and stars in the background.

Local development instructions

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/NidheeshaT/Bloxorz.git

2. Run the following commands in the terminal

cd Bloxorz

• Windows:

python run.py win

• Mac:

python run.py

Note Download freeglut starter files to setup freeglut on your Windows system. {OR} Install freeglut using homebrew if you are using Mac.

Objects used:

• Player: Represents the rectangular box that the player moves across the platform.
• Light: Provides the lighting for the game environment. PlatformCube: Represents the cubes that make up the game platform.
• Camera: Determines the player's perspective and view of the game.

Textures used:

• 2k_sum.bmp: Sun Background
• stars.bmp: Stars Background
• bricks.bmp: Platform cubes
• gold.bmp: Target tile

User Interaction

Using Alphabetical Keys:

• Camera Movement: WASD Keys
• Player Movements: Arrow Keys
• Pause key: P
• Mouse key: for buttons on different screen

References

1. OpenGL Tutorials by Swiftless
2. OpenGL Tutorials by lazyfoo