Hypernova

Welcome to Hypernova!

Hypernova is a 2D space shooter where players battle enemies, dodge obstacles, and survive increasingly challenging levels. Defeat every enemy to advance through three levels and complete the game!

How to Play

• WASD: Move your spaceship
• Mouse: Aim
• Left Click: Shoot
• ESC: Pause or resume

You start with 3 lives. Defeat all enemies to complete each level!

Three Major Modifications

1. New Levels and Asteroid Gauntlet

I redesigned Level 2 with additional asteroid obstacles, creating a more challenging battlefield. I also created Level 3 as a final challenge featuring 10 enemies with different movement patterns.

2. Extra Life Power-Up

I programmed a new collectible power-up in Level 3. When the player collects the green pickup, they gain an additional life, up to the maximum allowed.

3. Live Player Lives Counter

I created a dynamic lives display that updates during gameplay. Players can now see how many lives they have remaining, including lives gained from power-ups.

Additional Improvements

• Renamed and redesigned the game as Hypernova.
• Updated the main menu and instructions.
• Added a three-level selection menu.
• Created a final completion screen that returns players to the main menu.

Credits

Created by Nathan O'Connor for CAS 117: Games and Interactivity at Michigan State University.

Built using Unity and the 2D Shooter tutorial assets provided for the course.