Habesha Runner - Endless Vertical Runner Game

Part 1: Description of the Game

Habesha Runner is an endless vertical runner game. This game follows the adventurous journey of a kid who steals corn and escapes by running along roads and over cars, with buildings passing by on the sides.

Gameplay Features

• Endless Vertical Runner Gameplay:

  • Control the character's movement using the left, right, and up arrow keys.
  • Navigate through obstacles and collect coins endlessly.

• Real-Time Weather Data Integration:

  • Fetch weather data from an API for San Diego, San Francisco, Asmara, and Dubai.
  • The weather conditions dynamically influence the game environment.

• Audio Background:

  • Music and animations change based on the weather, enhancing the immersive experience.
  • Each city features unique music reflecting its cultural ambiance.

• Immersive Visuals and Audio:

  • Weather-based animations enhance visuals, creating a dynamic game world.

Visuals

The game is set across five cities, each with distinct weather setups:

• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Asmara
• Dubai
• Detroit

Development and Design

• The city and car models were designed in Blender and exported as .glb files.
• Coins are custom shapes created within the program.
• The moving track is an integral part of the game's code, controlling the infinite scrolling effect that keeps the game challenging and engaging.

Technology

• Three.js: We used Three.js, a popular 3D library, to render 3D models and create interactive animations within the game environment. It enables real-time rendering of cityscapes, obstacles, and character movements.

Animations

• The animations are driven by Three.js and React, which work together to provide smooth and responsive visuals.
• Weather animations, such as rain, clouds, and snow, are dynamically generated based on real-time weather data.
• Character and obstacle movements are animated to provide a fluid and engaging gameplay experience.

Game Images

Part 2: How to Test the Game

To test the game, follow these steps to set up the environment:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ASD-Are/habesha_runner
   cd habesha_runner

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Node.js installed. Then, run:

   npm install

3. Run the Game: Start the development server:

   npm run dev

   Open your web browser and go to http://localhost:---- to start playing the game.

4. Navigate Between Cities: Use the city selection menu to choose different cities and experience the game with varying weather conditions.

Part 3: Explanation of Important Parts of the Code

Code Structure

The game is structured using React components to handle different parts of the game, such as city environments, weather conditions, and user interface.

Key Components

• App.jsx:

  • Acts as the entry point for the application.
  • Sets up the routing for different city environments and handles navigation between them using react-router-dom.
  • Imports paths for city-specific components like SanFranciscoCloud, SanFranciscoDay, etc.
  • Contains a <Router> component that defines routes for each city and other parts of the application.

• City Components (SanFranciscoCloud.jsx, SanFranciscoDay.jsx, etc.):

  • These components define the environment for each city.
  • They include weather effects, visual elements, and city-specific features.
  • Each component utilizes imported .glb files to render 3D models of cities and obstacles.

• Weather API Integration:

  • The weather data is fetched using a REST API call.
  • The data influences the game by altering background animations and audio tracks based on real-time weather conditions.
  • For example, a rainy day in San Francisco will display rain animations and play rain-themed music.

• Animations:

  • Three.js is used to create and control animations within the game.
  • Animations are triggered by player actions and weather changes, ensuring that visuals are synchronized with gameplay.

• index.css and App.css:

  • These style sheets define the visual layout of the game.
  • Custom styles for the logo, background images, and other UI elements ensure a cohesive look and feel.
  • Styles for responsiveness and interaction effects, like hover states, enhance user engagement.

• Home.jsx and Other Page Components:

  • Handle the initial user interface, city selection, and navigation.
  • Display buttons and links to start the game and choose different cities.

Moving Track

The moving track is implemented using a continuous loop that updates the position of obstacles and coins. This creates an endless runner experience by resetting elements as they move off-screen. The track is generated dynamically to ensure that new obstacles and coins appear as the player progresses.

Authors

This game was developed by:

• Aron Dagniew
• Sened Desalegn
• Seim Hagos
• Isaias Kidane

To Do

• Project Vision: Our aim is to provide an entertaining game that also offers a glimpse into different cultures and weather phenomena.
• Future Enhancements: We plan to further develop the audio tracks and animations, and add more cultural elements specific to each city to enhance the immersive experience.