My Butterfly - README

Introduction

My Butterfly is an engaging game, developed in C using the CSFML library, where you must catch butterflies within a limited time using your mouse, which represents a net. The game offers several modes and difficulty levels, providing a simple and intuitive experience suitable for everyone.

Game Modes

From the main menu, use the arrow keys to choose a game mode and a difficulty (Eric mode, Normal, and Harder):

• Time's Trial

  • You start with 15 seconds on the clock.
  • Each butterfly caught adds a little time.
  • The game ends when the timer reaches zero.

• Rush30

  • You have 30 seconds to catch as many butterflies as possible.
  • A true race against time!

• Endless

  • Enjoy unlimited time to catch as many butterflies as you wish.

  In-Game Controls

• Click on the butterflies to capture them.

• Pause: Click on the button at the top right to access the pause menu:

  • ‘Resume’ to resume (also works by clicking outside the frame).
  • ‘Back to Menu’ to return to the main menu and end the game.
  • ‘Quit‘ to quit the game (with a little surprise).

In-Game Interface

• Remaining or elapsed time: Displayed at the bottom left of the screen.
• Number of butterflies caught: Displayed at the bottom right.
• Pause menu: Accessible at the top right.

End of Game

At the end of each game:

• A pop-up displays your statistics in the menu.
• Your score is automatically saved if the “Score Saving” option is enabled.

Score Management

• Click on "Display Score" (at the top-left) to view the best scores.
• From the score menu:
  • Use "Change Display" to modify how the scores are sorted:
    • Three sorting options are available: By gameplay time, catches, and score.
  • Save or discard your score: Decide via the button at the bottom-left.
  • Choose a random nickname: Click the button on the right to pick a perfect name.

Installation and Launch

1. Run the command ‘make re’ in a terminal (be careful to be in the good directory)
2. Start the game with ‘./my_hunter’ or double click the executable

Additional Notes

• The game is optimized for a 1792 x 1024 window size. Please avoid altering this value for optimal functionality. The game is designed to offer a simple and enjoyable user experience with great attention to detail.
• Take the time to discover the surprise when quitting the game!

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Enjoy My Butterfly and catch as many butterflies as possible!