This project is a tower defense game implemented in Java, developed as part of the INF2120 (Programming II) course at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). The game simulates real-time gameplay using a fixed update loop, where enemies advance along a path and towers apply damage or status effects based on their behavior and range.

The focus of the project is on object-oriented design, gameplay systems, and time-based simulation logic, rather than graphics or engine tooling.

• Multiple tower types with distinct mechanics:

  • Archer Tower – ranged damage with upgradeable attributes
  • Fire Tower – applies damage-over-time effects to enemies
  • Ice Tower – slows nearby enemies using temporary status effects

• Tick-based simulation (25 updates per second) for consistent gameplay behavior

• Enemy targeting and prioritization based on distance and state

• Upgradeable tower characteristics (range, damage, effect duration)

• Mouse-driven controls for tower placement and interaction

• Implemented using Java and Swing
• Extensive use of inheritance and polymorphism to model tower behavior
• Time-based status effects (slow, burn) with explicit state management and reset logic
• Real-time gameplay logic executed inside a deterministic update loop
• Designed to integrate new tower types with minimal changes to existing code

javac -d out src/**/*.java

java -cp out Principal

• Mouse: interact with the game UI and place towers
• Gameplay runs automatically once a level starts