Added:
- Health bar to display player’s health status.
- New seven-segment scoreboard for a more dynamic display of the score.
- Dynamic backgrounds that change based on game progression.
- New ship movement mechanic for more fluid control.
- Animations for various in-game events (e.g., shield, explosion).
- Shields item: Grants temporary protection from bullets and explosions for 10 seconds when collected.
- New sound effects for various actions: taking damage, shooting, explosions, collecting hearts, filling shields, and emptying shields.
- New alien ship spawn and chasing algorithm to make encounters more challenging.
- New alien enemies with increased health.
- Health drops: Collect these to increase player health.
- Credits button in the menu to display developer and asset credits.
Improvements:
- Game mechanics improvements for a smoother experience.
- Enhanced input listener handling for better responsiveness.
- Code structure improvements for better maintainability.
Fixed:
- Numerous bug fixes and stability improvements.