A retro-inspired Lode Runner game clone built in C++ with Visual Studio 2022.
This game modernizes the classic arcade gameplay by introducing AI-based enemy tracking, level progression, and coin collection mechanics.

• Player runs, climbs, and digs through blocks to collect coins.
• Multiple levels with increasing difficulty.
• Level completion requires collecting all coins and reaching the exit.

• Enemies use AI-based pathfinding to chase the player.
• Smart tracking adapts to the player’s movements.
• Increased difficulty as levels progress.

• Collect all coins on the map.
• Avoid or outsmart enemies.
• Complete all levels to win the game.

• Language: C++
• IDE: Visual Studio 2022 (.sln project)
• Graphics: OpenGL / SFML / WinAPI (depending on your implementation)
• AI: Pathfinding algorithms (BFS / A*) for enemy movement

1. Start Game → Select Level.
2. Player collects coins while avoiding AI enemies.
3. Enemies track player using AI pathfinding.
4. Level completed once all coins are collected and exit is reached.
5. Progress to next level with increased challenge.

git clone https://github.com/your-username/LodeRunnerAI.git
2. Open in Visual Studio
Navigate to the project folder.

Open the .sln file in Visual Studio 2022.

3. Build & Run
Select Build → Build Solution (Ctrl+Shift+B).

Run the project (F5) to start the game.

🎮 Controls
W : Move up (climb ladders)

A : Move left

S : Move down (climb ladders)

D : Move right

Q : Dig left

E : Dig right
 
Esc : Pause / Exit

📌 # Future Enhancements 🧠 Smarter AI with predictive player tracking.

🎨 Enhanced retro graphics and animations.

🔊 Background music and sound effects.

🛠️ Level editor to create custom maps.

🌍 Online leaderboard for high scores.

👥 Contributors Hrithik Jerath – Developer & Designer

Inspired by the classic Lode Runner (1983)