Scream Game

A unique voice-controlled 2D platformer where your voice is the controller! Talk to walk, scream to jump, and use various vocal sounds to perform different actions.

Features

• Voice-controlled gameplay
• Multiple levels with increasing difficulty
• Various sound-based actions:
  • Talk to walk
  • Scream to jump
  • Whistle to dash
  • Hum to crouch
• Moving platforms and obstacles
• Sound intensity visualization
• Microphone calibration system
• Score tracking and high scores

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Pygame
• NumPy
• SoundDevice
• Pillow
• Scipy

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/scream-game.git
cd scream-game

2. Install required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

How to Play

1. Run the game:

python main.py

2. In the main menu:

   • Click "Calibrate" to adjust microphone sensitivity
   • Click "Start Game" to begin playing
   • Use ESC to pause the game

3. Voice Controls:

   • Normal talking: Move forward
   • Loud shout: Jump
   • Sharp whistle: Dash
   • Low humming: Crouch
   • Double jump available in mid-air

4. Gameplay Tips:

   • Calibrate your microphone before playing
   • Use the sound intensity meter on the right side to gauge your volume
   • Watch out for different platform types:
     • Gray: Normal platforms
     • Green: Bounce platforms
     • Red: Spike platforms (dangerous!)
     • Cyan: Moving platforms
   • Reach the green exit portal to complete each level
   • Collect points by completing levels quickly

Development

The game is structured into several components:

• main.py: Main game loop and initialization
• src/sound_processor.py: Handles voice input processing
• src/player.py: Player character logic and physics
• src/sprite_manager.py: Handles animations and sprites
• src/level_manager.py: Manages levels and platforms
• src/game_state.py: Handles game states and UI
• config/settings.py: Game configuration and constants

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this project by:

1. Forking the repository
2. Creating a new branch for your feature
3. Submitting a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the Pygame community for their excellent documentation
• Sound processing inspired by various audio visualization projects
• Special thanks to all contributors and testers