Grappling using Pygame

A 2D physics-based procedurally generated infinite platformer game built in Python using Pygame, featuring dynamic physics, smooth camera tracking, and a mouse-aimed grappling hook mechanic.

Features

• Grappling Hook Mechanic: Shoot a tether hook in any direction using the mouse, attaching to floating platforms and pulling the player towards the hook.
• Infinite Procedural Generation: Platforms are dynamically generated ahead of and above the player as they navigate the game world horizontally or vertically, offering infinite progression.
• Dynamic Physics System: Simulated gravity, inertia, elastic pull force, and horizontal friction to create a realistic swinging movement.
• Smooth Camera Tracking: The view coordinates adjust dynamically to keep the player centered on the screen.
• Collision Detection: Real-time bounding-box collisions for landable surfaces.

Controls

• Left Mouse Click (Hold): Shoot the grappling hook towards the mouse cursor. Keep the button held down to continue pulling yourself towards the attachment point.
• Release Left Mouse: Release the grappling hook, enabling the player to launch off or fall under gravity.
• Aiming: Aim with the mouse pointer.

File Structure

├── grappling.py          # Core Pygame script including game loop, physics, and rendering
├── .gitignore            # Git ignore patterns
└── LICENSE               # MIT License

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher.
• pygame library.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Jalpan04/Grappling-using-Pygame.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Grappling-using-Pygame

3. Install Pygame:

   pip install pygame

Execution

Run the game script:

python grappling.py

License

This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License - see the LICENSE file for details.