Asteroid Game – Classic Atari-Inspired Game

Browser-based version of the classic Atari-style asteroid game built as a university project using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

The Challenge

Implement an arcade-style game in the browser, handling game loops, collisions, and user input while working within university time constraints.

The Solution

Developed a playable asteroids experience with core movement and interaction logic, using plain JavaScript for the game loop and DOM/CSS for visuals.

Key Features

  • Classic asteroid-style gameplay logic in JavaScript.
  • Keyboard input handling for movement and actions.
  • DOM- and CSS-based visual presentation.
  • Documented learnings around scope, timeboxing, and iteration.

Technologies

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