📦 Version 1.3.0

Added:

• New buttons & improved scoreboard.
• Mouse Crosshair.
• New texture atlas system.
• Log manager.
• New regions.

Improvements:

• Code structure improvements
• Code readability improvements

Fixed:

• Various bug fixes and stability enhancements

Full release notes:

• Add .editorconfig, Re-add ruff, and Refactor constants and UI elements by @onabrcom in #53
• Refactor Button Module: Add Enhanced Effects by @withpouriya in #54
• Implement TextureAtlas system by @BaR1BoD in #59
• Crosshair for the ship by @BaR1BoD in #62
• Added LogManager for easier debugging by @BaR1BoD in #63
• Add a region manager system, and 15 new regions by @BaR1BoD in #65
• Develop by @MatinAfzal in #66

New Contributors

• @onabrcom made their first contribution in #53
• @withpouriya made their first contribution in #54

Full Changelog: V1.2.0...V1.3.0

V1.2.0

Added:

• Health bar to display player’s health status.
• New seven-segment scoreboard for a more dynamic display of the score.
• Dynamic backgrounds that change based on game progression.
• New ship movement mechanic for more fluid control.
• Animations for various in-game events (e.g., shield, explosion).
• Shields item: Grants temporary protection from bullets and explosions for 10 seconds when collected.
• New sound effects for various actions: taking damage, shooting, explosions, collecting hearts, filling shields, and emptying shields.
• New alien ship spawn and chasing algorithm to make encounters more challenging.
• New alien enemies with increased health.
• Health drops: Collect these to increase player health.
• Credits button in the menu to display developer and asset credits.

Improvements:

• Game mechanics improvements for a smoother experience.
• Enhanced input listener handling for better responsiveness.
• Code structure improvements for better maintainability.

Fixed:

• Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements.

V1.1.0

• Dynamic Scrolling Space Background: Added a new scrolling background effect to enhance the space environment.
• New Assets: Introduced new assets for ships, bullets, and aliens to improve visuals and gameplay.
• New Sound Effects: Added sound effects for firing bullets and alien ship explosions, bringing more immersion to the game.
• Cargo Entity: Added a new entity called "Cargo" (currently deactivated due to some issues, to be re-enabled in a future update).

V1.0.0

Alien Invasion V1.0.0

Basic version of the Alien Invasion game from the book "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes.