Defender's Domain is a command-line interface (CLI) game where players defend their domain from incoming enemies displayed as ASCII characters. The game is developed in C++ and leverages the Windows API for audio playback. Players strategically place various types of towers on a grid to destroy enemies before they reach the door. Each tower has unique properties and can be upgraded over time to enhance gameplay. The game features simple ASCII-based graphics and offers a challenging and engaging experience.
The project contains the following files and directories:
audio/- This directory contains audio files used in the game.constants.h- Header file that defines all constants used throughout the project.draw.cpp- Source file that contains the logic for rendering the game graphics.draw.h- Header file that declares the functions indraw.cpp.game.cpp- Source file that contains the main game logic.game.h- Header file that declares the functions ingame.cpp.main.cpp- The entry point of the application where execution begins.PTD.exe- The compiled executable for Windows.screenshots/- This directory contains screenshots of the game.LICENSE- The license file for the project.
- The game features simple ASCII-based graphics.
- Players can place mines on the battlefield to destroy enemies.
- Choose from different types of mines to enhance gameplay.
- Various types of mines with unique properties for increased strategic and versatile gameplay.
Some screenshots of the game are shown below:
To compile the program, you need to have a C++ compiler installed on your system. Below are the commands for compiling the project on different operating systems and compilers:
- C++ Compiler
- Windows API
Open your command prompt and run the following command:
g++ main.cpp game.cpp draw.cpp -o DD.exe -lwinmm
cl main.cpp Game.cpp draw.cpp /FeDD.exe /link winmm.lib