# cppsnek - A Simple Snake Game in C++ with SFML

![Snake Game Screenshot](img.png)

Snake in C++17  ; uses SFML ; the snake is on fucking crack ; it moves like a fucking mig21

## Features

- Classic Snake gameplay with grid-based movement
- Score tracking and milestone celebrations
- Programmatically generated sound effects (no external audio files needed)
- Simple pixel-art style graphics
- Responsive controls (WASD or arrow keys)
- Adjustable game speed that increases with score
- Visual grid overlay
- Pause/resume functionality (Space key)

## Technical Details

- **Language**: C++17
- **Libraries**: 
  - SFML 2.5+ (Graphics, Window, System, Audio modules)
- **Pattern**: Object-oriented design with separate classes for game logic, rendering, and sound
- **Notable Techniques**:
  - Programmatic sound generation
  - Pixel pattern-based sprite creation
  - Vertex arrays for grid rendering
  - State management for game flow

## Building the Project

### Requirements

- CMake (version 3.10+)
- SFML development libraries (libsfml-graphics, libsfml-window, libsfml-system, libsfml-audio)
- C++17 compatible compiler

### Build Steps

```bash
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make
```

### Running

```bash
./cppsnek
```

## Controls

- **W** - Move Up
- **A** - Move Left
- **S** - Move Down
- **D** - Move Right
- **Space** - Pause/Resume game

## Code Structure

```
.
├── main.cpp            # Main game implementation
├── CMakeLists.txt      # Build configuration
└── README.md           # This file
```

Key classes:
- `Game`: Main game loop and state management
- `SoundManager`: Handles all audio generation and playback
- `NumericSprite`: Creates sprites from numeric patterns
- `SnakeSegment`: Simple struct for snake body parts

## Customization

You can easily modify:
- Game speed by changing the `speed` initial value in `Game` constructor
- Grid appearance by modifying the `createGrid()` method
- Snake and fruit visuals by editing the pattern arrays
- Sound characteristics in the `SoundManager` class

## Known Issues/Limitations

- Sound generation is CPU-intensive during initialization
- No proper game menu or start screen
- High scores aren't persisted between sessions
- Theme song generation is currently commented out

## Learning Objectives

This project demonstrates:
1. SFML basics (window management, rendering, input handling)
2. Game loop implementation
3. Procedural audio generation
4. Simple collision detection
5. State management in games
6. Object-oriented game design