Mud Crawler

A challenging dungeon crawler game created with Python and Pygame. Battle through 10 unique boss levels in procedurally generated dungeons, each with distinct mechanics and challenges. The game features a rich combat system, special abilities, and a variety of weapons and power-ups.

Features

Combat System

• Dynamic melee combat with sword attacks
• Ranged combat with slingshot and stones
• Dodge roll mechanic for evasion
• Special attacks charged through combat
• Fire and lightning sword power-ups with unique abilities

Dungeon System

• 10 unique levels with distinct themes
• Procedurally generated rooms and layouts
• Treasure chests with hidden pickups
• Interactive environment elements
• Minimap system for navigation

Boss Battles

• 10 unique bosses with distinct themes and mechanics
• Progressive difficulty scaling
• Unique attack patterns for each boss
• Special mechanics that change throughout the fight
• Epic final confrontation

Visual and Audio

• Dynamic lighting and particle effects
• Boss-specific visual effects
• Unique sound effects and boss voice lines
• Random texture variations for enemies and environment
• Smooth animations and visual feedback

User Interface

• Intuitive HUD with health, ammo, and special meters
• Interactive menus and control configuration
• Real-time minimap system
• Visual combat feedback
• Fullscreen support

Controls

Keyboard/Mouse

• WASD or Arrow Keys: Move
• Left Mouse Button: Shoot stone/slingshot
• Right Mouse Button: Dodge roll
• E: Special Attack (when charged)
• Space: Melee/Sword attack
• ESC: Pause game
• F11: Toggle Fullscreen

Controller

• Left Stick / D-Pad: Movement
• Right Stick: Aim
• Right Trigger (RT): Attack with sword
• Left Trigger (LT): Shoot stone/slingshot
• X Button: Dodge
• Y Button: Special Attack
• Start Button: Pause menu

Game Progress

The game is currently in Beta release with all features implemented:

• ✅ All 10 boss battles with unique mechanics
• ✅ Complete combat system
• ✅ Full progression system
• ✅ Core gameplay mechanics
• ✅ Sound and visual effects

Future Plans

• Optimize performance
• Add additional sound effects
• Fine-tune boss difficulty and mechanics
• Add additional visual polish

Credits

• Code: Developed in Cursor using Claude 3.7 Sonnet
• Music: All music generated by SUNO
• Graphics: Most graphics generated by text-to-image generators