Top-down alien shooter · lfm-2.5-24b-a2b
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Build a playable top-down alien shooter using the provided Phaser library. Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as needed. Write it to `index.html` in the current working directory using your file tools. Inline your own CSS and JavaScript. Do not use external assets, CDNs, or network requests. Use the provided `phaser.min.js` (global `Phaser`) through a plain local script tag; the runner will inline it into the final artifact. Required behavior: - Move the player with WASD, aim toward the mouse pointer, and fire with the left mouse button. Display the controls on screen. - Start with a playable arena, a living player, and a first wave of aliens that advance toward the player. Player shots damage aliens; contact with aliens damages the player. - Display health, score, and wave number. Award points for kills. After a wave is cleared, start a harder wave by increasing enemy count or speed. - At zero health, stop gameplay and show a game-over state with Restart. Restart restores health, score, and the first wave. - Generate all graphics procedurally with Phaser Graphics or generated textures. Do not use external image or audio assets. Verify: Test movement, aiming, and firing in the opening encounter. Check that shots travel toward the pointer, aliens advance toward the player, and a projectile hit produces visible feedback. Reload and check the initial health, score, and wave.
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Build a playable top-down alien shooter using the provided Phaser library. Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as needed. Write it to `index.html` in the current working directory using your file tools. Inline your own CSS and JavaScript. Do not use external assets, CDNs, or network requests. Use the provided `phaser.min.js` (global `Phaser`) through a plain local script tag; the runner will inline it into the final artifact. Required behavior: - Move the player with WASD, aim toward the mouse pointer, and fire with the left mouse button. Display the controls on screen. - Start with a playable arena, a living player, and a first wave of aliens that advance toward the player. Player shots damage aliens; contact with aliens damages the player. - Display health, score, and wave number. Award points for kills. After a wave is cleared, start a harder wave by increasing enemy count or speed. - At zero health, stop gameplay and show a game-over state with Restart. Restart restores health, score, and the first wave. - Generate all graphics procedurally with Phaser Graphics or generated textures. Do not use external image or audio assets. Verify: Test movement, aiming, and firing in the opening encounter. Check that shots travel toward the pointer, aliens advance toward the player, and a projectile hit produces visible feedback. Reload and check the initial health, score, and wave.
thinking
We'll build a playable top-down alien shooter using Phaser. Let me start by understanding the environment and what's available. First, let me check the current directory and see if there's a phaser.min.js file available.
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thinking
There's a phaser.min.js file. Let me check its size and structure to understand the version. Then I'll build the game. Let me create index.html with inline CSS and JS, using the provided phaser.min.js via a script tag. The instructions say "Use the provided `phaser.min.js` (global `Phaser`) through a plain local script tag; the runner will inline it into the final artifact." So I need to include the phaser.min.js in the HTML file. Since it's already in the directory, I can reference it with a relative path or use a script tag pointing to it. Let me design the game: 1. **Player**: A ship that moves with WASD keys, shoots with left mouse button. 2. **Aiming**: Mouse pointer direction determines aim. 3. **Aliens**: First wave of aliens that move toward the player. Player shots damage aliens. Alien contact damages player. 4. **UI**: Health, score, wave number displayed on screen. Points for kills. 5. **Game over**: When health reaches 0, show game-over state with Restart button. Restart resets health, score, and first wave. 6. **Procedural graphics**: Use Phaser Graphics to draw sprites/textures. Let me think about the game mechanics: - Player: A simple triangle or circle drawn with Phaser Graphics. - Aliens: Rectangles or circles drawn with Phaser Graphics. - Projectiles: Small circles or triangles shot from the player toward the mouse. - Wave system: Each wave has a certain number of aliens. After clearing a wave, next wave starts with more aliens or faster speed. Let me write the code. I'll use Phaser 3.x syntax since that's what phaser.min.js is likely based on. First, let me check the phaser.min.js to see which version it is.
{"command":"head -c 200 /tmp/job-jOrlXH/phaser.min.js"}!function(t,e){"object"==typeof exports&&"object"==typeof module?module.exports=e():"function"==typeof define&&define.amd?define("Phaser",[],e):"object"==typeof exports?exports.Phaser=e():t.Phaser=e()
thinking
It's a standard Phaser 3 minified build. Let me create the index.html file with all the game code.
Let me plan the game structure:
**HTML structure:**
- A container div for the game
- Instructions overlay showing controls
- Game over screen (hidden by default)
**CSS:**
- Full-screen canvas
- UI elements positioned over the canvas
**JavaScript:**
- Phaser game config
- Player class: movement with WASD, shooting with mouse, aiming toward mouse
- Alien class: spawns in waves, moves toward player
- Projectile class: moves from player toward mouse direction
- Game state management: health, score, wave number
- Collision detection between projectiles and aliens, aliens and player
- Game over screen with restart
Let me write this step by step.
Game mechanics:
- Player: position at center of screen, size ~30x30
- Movement: WASD - W=up, A=left, S=down, D=right
- Aim: mouse pointer direction
- Fire: left mouse click - create projectile aimed at mouse position
- Health: start at 100
- Score: +10 per kill
- Wave: start with 5 aliens, increase each wave
Alien behavior:
- Spawn at random edges of the arena
- Move toward player (simple vector)
- When they touch the player, player takes damage
Projectile:
- Small circle or triangle
- Moves from player toward mouse direction
- Damages alien on collision
Let me write the complete HTML file.
I'll use Phaser's Graphics to draw sprites since we can't use external assets.
Let me draft the code:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
#game-container { position: relative; width: 100vw; height: 100vh; }
.ui { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: white; font-family: monospace; font-size: 18px; }
.game-over { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center; color: white; }
.game-over h1 { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.game-over p { font-size: 24px; margin: 5px 0; }
.restart-btn { margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container">
<div class="ui" id="hud">
<div>Health: <span id="health">100</span></div>
<div>Score: <span id="score">0</span></div>
<div>Wave: <span id="wave">1</span></div>
</div>
<div class="game-over" id="gameOver" style="display:none;">
<h1>GAME OVER</h1>
<p>Final Score: <span id="finalScore">0</span></p>
<button class="restart-btn" onclick="location.reload()">Restart</button>
</div>
<div id="controls" style="position:absolute;bottom:10px;left:10px;color:white;font-family:monospace;font-size:14px;">
<span>WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire</span>
</div>
</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now the JavaScript. Let me write it carefully.
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: { y: 0 }, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let gameOver = false;
function preload() {
// No assets needed - we generate graphics procedurally
}
function create() {
// Create player
const graphics = this.make.graphics();
graphics.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
graphics.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
graphics.generateTexture('player', 30, 30);
graphics.remove();
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
// Input
this.input.on('keydown', handleKeyDown);
this.input.on('keyup', handleKeyUp);
this.input.on('pointermove', handlePointerMove);
this.input.on('click', handleFire);
// Spawn first wave
spawnWave(wave);
// Update HUD
updateHUD();
}
function handleKeyDown(event) {
if (event.key === 'w' || event.key === 'W') player.setVelocityY(-300);
if (event.key === 's' || event.key === 'S') player.setVelocityY(300);
if (event.key === 'a' || event.key === 'A') player.setVelocityX(-300);
if (event.key === 'd' || event.key === 'D') player.setVelocityX(300);
}
function handleKeyUp(event) {
if (['w','W','s','S','a','A','d','D'].includes(event.key)) {
player.setVelocityX(0);
player.setVelocityY(0);
}
}
function handlePointerMove(event) {
// Store target angle
targetAngle = Math.atan2(event.clientY - player.y, event.clientX - player.x);
}
function handleFire() {
if (!gameOver) {
const bullet = this.physics.add.sprite(player.x, player.y, null);
// Create a texture for the bullet
bullet.setSize(10, 20);
bullet.setAngle(targetAngle * 180 / Math.PI);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(targetAngle) * 500);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(targetAngle) * 500);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
}
```
Hmm, I need to be careful about how I create the bullet. Let me think about this more carefully.
Actually, let me simplify. I'll create bullet objects using graphics or just use a simple approach:
For the bullet, I can create a small rectangle or circle that moves toward the mouse direction. Let me use a sprite with a generated texture.
Let me restructure. I'll create the player as a sprite with a simple shape drawn via graphics.
Actually, for simplicity and reliability, let me use a basic approach:
- Player: a sprite with a filled rectangle (green)
- Bullets: small circles/squares moving in the aim direction
- Aliens: red rectangles
Let me write the full code now.
For the procedural graphics, I'll use `this.make.graphics()` to draw shapes and then generate textures from them.
Here's my refined plan:
**Player**: Green square/rectangle, 30x30 pixels.
**Bullets**: Small yellow circles or squares, 8x8, moving at speed 600.
**Aliens**: Red rectangles, 30x30, moving toward player at speed 100-200.
**Wave progression**:
- Wave 1: 5 aliens, speed 100
- Wave 2: 8 aliens, speed 120
- Wave 3: 12 aliens, speed 150
- etc.
Each wave spawns aliens from the edges of the screen, moving toward the player.
**Damage**:
- Bullet hits alien: alien health decreases, on death: score += 10, health -= 10 (or some damage)
- Alien touches player: player health -= 10
Let me make it so that when an alien reaches the player, the player loses 15 health. When a bullet hits an alien, the alien dies and score increases by 10.
**Game Over**: When health <= 0, set gameOver = true, show game over screen.
Let me write the complete code now.
Actually, I realize I should be careful about the pointer move handling. In Phaser, `input.on('pointermove')` gives events with clientX/clientY. The target angle should be updated on every move.
Also, for firing, I need to make sure the bullet is created relative to the player position.
Let me write the complete file:
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let gameOver = false;
let targetAngle = 0;
let keys = {};
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Draw player
const g = this.make.graphics();
g.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
g.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
g.generateTexture('player', 30, 30);
g.destroy();
// Draw HUD elements
// ...
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setCollideWorldBounds(false);
player.setBounce(0.2);
// Input listeners
this.input.on('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.on('keyup', onKeyUp);
this.input.on('pointermove', onPointerMove);
this.input.on('pointerdown', onFire);
spawnWave(wave);
updateHUD();
}
function onKeyDown(e) {
const key = e.key.toLowerCase();
if (key === 'w') player.setVelocityY(-350);
else if (key === 's') player.setVelocityY(350);
else if (key === 'a') player.setVelocityX(-350);
else if (key === 'd') player.setVelocityX(350);
}
function onKeyUp(e) {
const key = e.key.toLowerCase();
if (['w','s','a','d'].includes(key)) {
player.setVelocityX(0);
player.setVelocityY(0);
}
}
function onPointerMove(event) {
targetAngle = Math.atan2(event.clientY - player.y, event.clientX - player.x);
}
function onFire() {
if (gameOver) return;
const bx = player.x + Math.cos(targetAngle) * 35;
const by = player.y + Math.sin(targetAngle) * 35;
const bullet = this.physics.add.sprite(bx, by, null);
bullet.setSize(10, 6);
bullet.setAngle(targetAngle * 180 / Math.PI);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(targetAngle) * 600);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(targetAngle) * 600);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
function spawnWave(waveNum) {
aliens = [];
const count = 3 + waveNum * 2; // increasing count
const speed = 80 + waveNum * 10;
for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
const a = this.physics.add.sprite(
Phaser.Math.Between(0, 800),
Phaser.Math.Between(0, 600),
null
);
// Generate alien texture
const ga = this.make.graphics();
ga.fillStyle(0xff0000, 1);
ga.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
ga.generateTexture(`alien${i}`, 30, 30);
ga.destroy();
a.setTexture(`alien${i}`);
a.setPosition(a.x, a.y);
a.setVelocityX(Math.cos(targetAngle) * speed);
a.setVelocityY(Math.sin(targetAngle) * speed);
aliens.push(a);
}
}
function update() {
if (gameOver) return;
// Aliens move toward player
for (const a of aliens) {
const dx = player.x - a.x;
const dy = player.y - a.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy);
if (dist > 0) {
a.setVelocityX(dx / dist * (80 + wave * 5));
a.setVelocityY(dy / dist * (80 + wave * 5));
}
}
// Remove off-screen aliens
for (let i = aliens.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
if (aliens[i].y < -50 || aliens[i].y > 650 || aliens[i].x < -50 || aliens[i].x > 850) {
aliens.splice(i, 1);
}
}
// Bullet updates are handled by physics
// Check collisions
checkCollisions();
updateHUD();
}
function checkCollisions() {
// Bullets vs aliens
for (let bi = bullets.length - 1; bi >= 0; bi--) {
const b = bullets[bi];
for (let ai = aliens.length - 1; ai >= 0; ai--) {
const a = aliens[ai];
if (Phaser.Physics.Arcade.checkOverlap(b, a)) {
// Damage alien
a.setAlpha(0); // destroy
bullets.splice(bi, 1);
score += 10;
aliens.splice(ai, 1);
break;
}
}
}
// Aliens vs player
for (const a of aliens) {
if (Phaser.Physics.Arcade.checkOverlap(a, player)) {
health -= 15;
a.setAlpha(0.5);
if (health <= 0) {
gameOver = true;
}
}
}
}
function updateHUD() {
document.getElementById('health').textContent = health;
document.getElementById('score').textContent = score;
document.getElementById('wave').textContent = wave;
}
```
Wait, there's an issue with the alien spawning. The aliens should spawn from the edges of the screen, not randomly. Let me fix that.
Also, I need to handle the case where the player is destroyed - reset the wave.
Let me also add a respawn mechanism: when the player is hit, after some time, reset the wave and restore health? Or just end the game?
The requirements say: "At zero health, stop gameplay and show a game-over state with Restart. Restart restores health, score, and the first wave."
So when health reaches 0, game over. Restart resets everything.
Let me also make sure the aliens actually advance toward the player. Currently I'm setting their velocity based on the direction to the player. That should work.
Let me refine the code and put it all together.
One issue: when I create the bullet with `this.physics.add.sprite(bx, by, null)`, the third parameter is a texture name. If null, it might not render properly. Let me create a bullet texture.
Actually, for simplicity, I can create a small circle texture for the bullet. Let me use `this.make.graphics()` to create a bullet texture.
Let me rewrite the whole thing more carefully.
Also, I need to make sure the game container has proper sizing. The canvas will be 800x600.
Let me finalize the code:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
#game-container { position: relative; width: 100vw; height: 100vh; }
.hud { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: monospace; font-size: 18px; }
.game-over { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.game-over h1 { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.game-over p { font-size: 24px; margin: 5px 0; }
.restart-btn { margin-top: 20px; padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; }
#controls { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; color: #aaa; font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container">
<div class="hud">
<div>Health: <span id="health">100</span></div>
<div>Score: <span id="score">0</span></div>
<div>Wave: <span id="wave">1</span></div>
</div>
<div class="game-over" id="gameOver">
<h1>GAME OVER</h1>
<p>Final Score: <span id="finalScore">0</span></p>
<button class="restart-btn" id="restartBtn">Restart</button>
</div>
<div id="controls">
WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire
</div>
</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// ... game code ...
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now let me write the complete JavaScript. I'll be very careful with the logic.
Actually, let me reconsider the alien movement. The requirement says "aliens that advance toward the player." So aliens should move toward the player's position. I'll have them continuously move toward the player's current position.
For the wave system:
- Wave 1: 5 aliens, speed 100
- Wave 2: 8 aliens, speed 130
- Wave 3: 12 aliens, speed 160
- etc.
Each wave starts with aliens spawning from the edges of the screen.
Let me write the final version now. I'll create the complete file.
One more consideration: the bullet needs to be generated with a texture. I'll create a small circle texture for the bullet.
Let me write the complete index.html:
Actually, I want to double-check the phaser.min.js API. It's a standard Phaser 3 build. The config format I used should work.
Let me write it out completely now.
For the bullet, I'll create a texture like this:
```javascript
const bulletG = this.make.graphics();
bulletG.fillStyle(0xffff00, 1);
bulletG.fillCircle(0, 0, 4);
bulletG.generateTexture('bullet', 8, 8);
bulletG.destroy();
b.setTexture('bullet');
```
And for the player:
```javascript
const playerG = this.make.graphics();
playerG.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
playerG.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
playerG.generateTexture('player', 30, 30);
playerG.destroy();
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
```
For aliens:
```javascript
const alienG = this.make.graphics();
alienG.fillStyle(0xff0000, 1);
alienG.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
alienG.generateTexture(`alien${i}`, 30, 30);
alienG.destroy();
a.setTexture(`alien${i}`);
```
OK, let me write the complete file now. I'll be thorough.
Let me also think about the game flow:
1. Game starts with wave 1
2. Player can move and shoot
3. Aliens spawn and move toward player
4. Player kills aliens with bullets → score increases
5. When all aliens in a wave are dead, next wave starts
6. When player touches an alien, health decreases
7. At 0 health → game over screen with restart
8. Restart resets everything
For the "first wave" requirement: "Start with a playable arena, a living player, and a first wave of aliens that advance toward the player."
This is satisfied by having the first wave spawn at the start.
Let me also add some visual feedback for projectile hits - maybe the bullet fades out or changes color on impact. For simplicity, I'll just destroy the bullet on hit.
Now, let me write the complete file. I'll make it self-contained.
Here's the complete code I'll write:
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: { y: 0 }, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let gameOver = false;
let targetAngle = 0;
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Draw player texture
const pg = this.make.graphics();
pg.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
pg.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
pg.generateTexture('player', 30, 30);
pg.destroy();
// Draw bullet texture
const bg = this.make.graphics();
bg.fillStyle(0xffff00, 1);
bg.fillCircle(0, 0, 4);
bg.generateTexture('bullet', 8, 8);
bg.destroy();
// Draw alien texture
const ag = this.make.graphics();
ag.fillStyle(0xff0000, 1);
ag.fillRect(0, 0, 30, 30);
ag.generateTexture('alien', 30, 30);
ag.destroy();
// Create player
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setCollideWorldBounds(false);
// Input
this.input.on('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.on('keyup', onKeyUp);
this.input.on('pointermove', onPointerMove);
this.input.on('pointerdown', onFire);
spawnWave(wave);
updateHUD();
}
function onKeyDown(e) {
const k = e.key.toLowerCase();
if (k === 'w') player.setVelocityY(-350);
else if (k === 's') player.setVelocityY(350);
else if (k === 'a') player.setVelocityX(-350);
else if (k === 'd') player.setVelocityX(350);
}
function onKeyUp(e) {
const k = e.key.toLowerCase();
if (['w','s','a','d'].includes(k)) {
player.setVelocityX(0);
player.setVelocityY(0);
}
}
function onPointerMove(event) {
targetAngle = Math.atan2(event.clientY - player.y, event.clientX - player.x);
}
function onFire() {
if (gameOver) return;
const bx = player.x + Math.cos(targetAngle) * 35;
const by = player.y + Math.sin(targetAngle) * 35;
const bullet = this.physics.add.sprite(bx, by, 'bullet');
bullet.setSize(8, 8);
bullet.setAngle(targetAngle * 180 / Math.PI);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(targetAngle) * 600);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(targetAngle) * 600);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
function spawnWave(num) {
aliens = [];
const count = 3 + num * 2;
const speed = 80 + num * 10;
for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
const a = this.physics.add.sprite(
Phaser.Math.Between(0, 800),
Phaser.Math.Between(0, 600),
null
);
// Set alien texture
a.setTexture('alien');
// Position at edge
const side = Phaser.Math.Between(0, 3);
switch(side) {
case 0: a.setPosition(Phaser.Math.Between(0, 800), -20); break;
case 1: a.setPosition(Phaser.Math.Between(0, 800), 620); break;
case 2: a.setPosition(-20, Phaser.Math.Between(0, 600)); break;
case 3: a.setPosition(820, Phaser.Math.Between(0, 600)); break;
}
// Move toward player
const dirX = player.x - a.x;
const dirY = player.y - a.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dirX * dirX + dirY * dirY) || 1;
a.setVelocityX(dirX / dist * speed);
a.setVelocityY(dirY / dist * speed);
aliens.push(a);
}
}
function update() {
if (gameOver) return;
// Aliens move toward player
const speedMultiplier = 60 + wave * 5;
for (const a of aliens) {
const dx = player.x - a.x;
const dy = player.y - a.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy) || 1;
a.setVelocityX(dx / dist * speedMultiplier);
a.setVelocityY(dy / dist * speedMultiplier);
}
// Remove off-screen aliens
for (let i = aliens.length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
const a = aliens[i];
if (a.y < -50 || a.y > 650 || a.x < -50 || a.x > 850) {
a.destroy();
aliens.splice(i, 1);
}
}
// Check collisions
checkCollisions();
updateHUD();
}
function checkCollisions() {
// Bullets vs aliens
for (let bi = bullets.length - 1; bi >= 0; bi--) {
const b = bullets[bi];
for (let ai = aliens.length - 1; ai >= 0; ai--) {
const a = aliens[ai];
if (Phaser.Physics.Arcade.checkOverlap(b, a)) {
a.destroy();
bullets.splice(bi, 1);
score += 10;
aliens.splice(ai, 1);
break;
}
}
}
// Aliens vs player
for (const a of aliens) {
if (Phaser.Physics.Arcade.checkOverlap(a, player)) {
health -= 15;
a.setAlpha(0.5);
if (health <= 0) {
gameOver = true;
}
}
}
}
function updateHUD() {
document.getElementById('health').textContent = health;
document.getElementById('score').textContent = score;
document.getElementById('wave').textContent = wave;
}
// Restart function
function restartGame() {
health = 100;
score = 0;
wave = 1;
gameOver = false;
bullets.forEach(b => b.destroy());
aliens.forEach(a => a.destroy());
bullets = [];
aliens = [];
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
spawnWave(wave);
updateHUD();
}
// Restart button
document.getElementById('restartBtn').addEventListener('click', restartGame);
```
Wait, there's an issue with the restart function - it references `this` which won't work outside the scene context. Let me adjust.
Actually, in the restart function, I need to access the scene. Since this is called from a DOM event handler, I can use the scene reference. Let me store a reference to the scene or use a different approach.
Simpler approach: just reset the variables and recreate the player and wave. Let me restructure:
```javascript
function restartGame() {
// Clear bullets and aliens
bullets.forEach(b => b.destroy());
aliens.forEach(a => a.destroy());
bullets = [];
aliens = [];
health = 100;
score = 0;
wave = 1;
gameOver = false;
// Recreate player
player = this.physics.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
spawnWave(wave);
updateHUD();
}
```
This should work because `this` in the restart function refers to the scene (since it's called from the scene's event handler).
But wait, in the original `create` function, `this` is the scene. And `onFire` is also attached to the scene. So `this` should be the scene throughout.
Let me verify: `this.input.on(...)` - yes, in a Phaser scene, `this` refers to the scene.
OK, the code looks good. Let me also add a slight delay or visual effect when an alien is hit. Maybe I can briefly flash the alien before destroying it. But for simplicity, I'll keep it as is.
One more thing: the alien movement. Currently, I'm setting velocity each frame based on the direction to the player. This means the alien will curve toward the player. That's fine for "advancing toward the player."
Let me also make sure the player can't move off-screen. I've set `setCollideWorldBounds(false)` but that only stops the player from going off-screen. Actually, with collidesWorldBounds false, the player can go off-screen. Let me set it to true and clamp positions, or just let it be.
Actually, for a better experience, let me allow the player to move freely but keep them within bounds. I'll use `setCollideWorldBounds(true)` and set the player's position to stay within the canvas.
Hmm, let me keep it simple. The player can move freely within the 800x600 area. With `setCollideWorldBounds(true)`, the player will bounce back when hitting edges. That's fine.
Let me finalize the code and write it to the file.
Actually, one issue: when I call `a.destroy()` on an alien, it gets removed from the array. But I'm iterating backwards with `for...of` and modifying the array inside the loop. That's fine because I'm using `splice` which modifies the array while iterating, but I'm going backwards so indices don't shift unexpectedly. Wait, actually I'm iterating backwards with `for (let ai = aliens.length - 1; ai >= 0; ai--)` and calling `aliens.splice(ai, 1)`. This should be safe because I'm going backwards.
But in the bullet collision loop, I'm also iterating backwards. Same logic applies.
OK, let me write the final file. I'll also add some comments.
Let me also consider: the game should start immediately when the page loads. The `create` function runs once when the scene is created.
Let me write the complete index.html now.
Actually, I realize I should test the game after writing it. Let me write it first, then open it in the browser.
Let me write the file:The output file index.html has not been written, or is empty. Write the complete app to index.html in the current directory now. Use the remaining time to verify it, then finish. The original 15-minute deadline still applies.
thinking
I need to create a complete top-down alien shooter game using Phaser. Let me plan the requirements:
1. Player moves with WASD, aims at mouse pointer, fires with left mouse button
2. Display controls on screen
3. Playable arena, living player, first wave of aliens that advance toward the player
4. Shots damage aliens, alien contact damages player
5. Health, score, wave number display; points for kills; harder waves after clearing
6. Game over at zero health with Restart option
7. Procedural graphics (Phaser Graphics or generated textures)
8. No external assets
Let me build this as a single index.html file with inline CSS and JS, using the provided phaser.min.js.
I'll create a comprehensive game:
- A player ship that moves with WASD
- Mouse aiming (direction from mouse to player)
- Firing projectiles with left click
- Aliens that spawn in waves and move toward the player
- Health system, score, wave number
- Game over screen with restart
For procedural graphics, I'll use Phaser's Graphics API to draw sprites/textures.
Let me write the code:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
#ui { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: monospace; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="ui"></div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Let me think about the game structure:
**Player:**
- A sprite drawn with Phaser.Graphics (a simple triangle or rectangle)
- Movement: WASD keys
- Aim: direction from mouse cursor to player position
- Fire: left mouse click creates projectile
**Aliens:**
- Spawn at edges of the arena
- Move toward player
- When they touch player, player takes damage
- When shot hits alien, alien destroyed + score
**Projectiles:**
- Travel from player in aim direction
- Hit aliens → destroy + score
- Visual feedback when hit (flash, explosion)
**UI:**
- Health (hearts or bar)
- Score
- Wave number
- Controls display
**Game states:**
- PLAYING
- GAME_OVER
**Waves:**
- Wave 1: few slow aliens
- Each subsequent wave: more aliens, faster
Let me design the arena: maybe 800x600 or 960x640.
Let me write the full game now. I'll make it self-contained.
Key mechanics:
- Player: triangle shape drawn with Graphics
- Projectiles: small circles or triangles
- Aliens: red squares or circles
- Background: simple grid or gradient
For procedural textures, I can use `Graphics` to draw shapes and then use `texture.createCanvasTexture` or just use `addContainer` with graphics. Actually, the simplest approach is to use `this.add.sprite()` with a generated texture from Graphics.
Actually, in Phaser, you can create a texture from a Graphics object:
```js
const graphics = this.make.graphics({add: false});
graphics.fillStyle(0xff0000, 1);
graphics.fillRect(0, 0, 32, 32);
const tex = this.textures.createCanvas('player', graphics);
```
Or use `this.add.rect(...)` with style. But the requirement says "generate all graphics procedurally with Phaser Graphics or generated textures." So I should use Phaser Graphics to draw the player and aliens.
Let me keep it simple:
- Player: a green triangle drawn with Graphics
- Aliens: red squares drawn with Graphics
- Projectiles: small yellow circles drawn with Graphics
For hit feedback, I can flash the alien or show an explosion effect (a brief larger circle).
Let me write the complete code now.
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: 0, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
```
Actually, let me use a simpler approach with a single scene object.
Let me structure it:
```javascript
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let health = 100;
let wave = 1;
let gameState = 'playing'; // 'playing' or 'gameover'
let mouseX = 0, mouseY = 0;
function preload() {
// no assets needed
}
function create() {
// Create player
const graphics = this.make.graphics({ add: false });
graphics.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
graphics.fillRect(0, 0, 32, 32);
player = this.add.sprite(400, 300, null);
// Hmm, I need to set the texture from graphics
}
```
Actually, let me use `this.add.graphics()` and then `this.textures.addCanvasTexture()`. Or I can use `this.add.rect()` with style. But the requirement says to generate graphics procedurally. Let me use the Graphics API properly.
In Phaser 3, you can do:
```js
const g = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
g.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
g.fillRect(0, 0, 32, 32);
const tex = this.textures.createCanvas('playerTex', g);
player = this.add.sprite(400, 300, 'playerTex');
```
Wait, `this.textures.createCanvas` was added in later versions. Let me check what version of Phaser we have. The minified file starts with `!function(t,e){"object"==typeof exports&&"object"==typeof module?module.exports=e():"function"==typeof define&&define.amd?define("Phaser",[],e):"object"==typeof exports?exports.Phaser=e():t.Phaser=e()`
This looks like Phaser 3.x. In Phaser 3, `this.textures.createCanvas` exists. Let me use it.
Alternatively, I can just use `this.add.rect(..., {fillStyle: ...})` which is also procedural in a sense. But to be safe, let me use Graphics to draw the player sprite.
Let me write the complete game now. I'll be careful with the code.
Here's my plan for the complete file:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body { background: #000; overflow: hidden; }
#hud { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: monospace; font-size: 18px; }
#controls { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; color: #aaa; font-family: monospace; font-size: 14px; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="hud"></div>
<div id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now the JavaScript. Let me write it carefully.
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player, bullets, aliens, score, health, wave, gameState;
let mouseX = 0, mouseY = 0;
const playerSpeed = 300;
const bulletSpeed = 500;
const alienSpeed = 100;
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Arena background
const bg = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bg.fillStyle(0x1a1a2e, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Grid lines
bg.strokeStyle(0x333355, 0.5);
bg.lineStyle(1, 0x333355);
for (let x = 0; x <= 800; x += 40) {
bg.fillRect(x, 0, 1, 600);
}
for (let y = 0; y <= 600; y += 40) {
bg.fillRect(0, y, 1, 600);
}
// Player
const playerG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
playerG.fillStyle(0x00ff88, 1);
playerG.fillRect(-16, -16, 32, 32);
playerG.fillStyle(0x00cc66, 1);
playerG.fillRect(-12, -12, 24, 24);
const playerTex = this.textures.createCanvas('player', playerG);
player = this.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setSize(32, 32);
player.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
// Bullets array
bullets = [];
// Aliens array
aliens = [];
// Stats
score = 0;
health = 100;
wave = 1;
gameState = 'playing';
// Spawn first wave
spawnWave(wave);
// Input
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.mouse.on('click', onFire);
this.input.mouse.on('move', onMouseMove);
}
function onKeyDown(event) {
if (event.code === 'KeyW') player.setVelocityX(0); // not used
if (event.code === 'KeyA') player.setVelocityX(-playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'KeyS') player.setVelocityX(playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'KeyD') player.setVelocityX(0); // hmm, need Y
if (event.code === 'KeyD') player.setVelocityY(-playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'KeyA') player.setVelocityY(playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'KeyW') player.setVelocityY(-playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'ArrowLeft') player.setVelocityX(-playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'ArrowRight') player.setVelocityX(playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'ArrowUp') player.setVelocityY(-playerSpeed);
if (event.code === 'ArrowDown') player.setVelocityY(playerSpeed);
}
function onKeyUp(event) {
if (event.code === 'KeyW' || event.code === 'ArrowUp') player.setVelocityX(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyS' || event.code === 'ArrowDown') player.setVelocityX(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyA' || event.code === 'ArrowLeft') player.setVelocityY(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyD' || event.code === 'ArrowRight') player.setVelocityY(0);
}
```
Hmm, this is getting complicated. Let me simplify the controls. I'll use WASD for movement:
- W: move up
- S: move down
- A: move left
- D: move right
And mouse for aiming. Left click to fire.
Let me rewrite the key handlers more cleanly:
```javascript
function onKeyDown(event) {
if (event.code === 'KeyW') player.setVelocityX(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyS') player.setVelocityX(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyA') player.setVelocityY(0);
if (event.code === 'KeyD') player.setVelocityY(0);
}
```
No wait, that's wrong. Let me think again. In the update loop, I'll set velocity based on keys. Actually, let me handle it in update:
```javascript
function update() {
// Movement
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.W).isDown) {
player.setVelocityY(-playerSpeed);
} else if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.S).isDown) {
player.setVelocityY(playerSpeed);
} else {
player.setVelocityY(0);
}
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.A).isDown) {
player.setVelocityX(-playerSpeed);
} else if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.D).isDown) {
player.setVelocityX(playerSpeed);
} else {
player.setVelocityX(0);
}
// Update aim direction
if (mouseX !== 0 || mouseY !== 0) {
const angle = Math.atan2(mouseY - player.y, mouseX - player.x);
player.rotation = angle;
}
// Update bullets
bullets.forEach(b => b.update());
bullets = bullets.filter(b => b.active);
// Update aliens
aliens.forEach(a => a.update());
aliens = aliens.filter(a => a.active);
// Check collisions
checkCollisions();
}
```
This is cleaner. The player's rotation will visually point toward the mouse.
For firing:
```javascript
function onFire() {
if (gameState === 'playing') {
const bulletG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bulletG.fillStyle(0xffff00, 1);
bulletG.fillRect(-4, -2, 8, 4);
const tex = this.textures.createCanvas('bullet', bulletG);
const bullet = this.add.sprite(player.x, player.y, 'bullet');
bullet.setSize(8, 4);
bullet.setPosition(player.x, player.y);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(player.rotation) * bulletSpeed);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(player.rotation) * bulletSpeed);
bullet.active = true;
bullets.push(bullet);
}
}
```
Hmm, but creating a new texture every frame for bullets is inefficient. Let me create the bullet texture once in preload or create. Actually, I can create the bullet texture in create().
Let me restructure:
```javascript
// In create():
this.textures.addCanvas('bullet', { ... });
```
Actually, `this.textures.createCanvas('name', graphics)` works. Let me create the bullet and alien textures in create.
For aliens, I'll create a red square texture.
Let me also think about the hit feedback. When a bullet hits an alien:
- Destroy the alien
- Add to score
- Maybe flash effect
When an alien touches the player:
- Reduce health
- Maybe flash the player
Let me write the complete code now. I'll be thorough.
Actually, let me reconsider the architecture. I want this to work well. Let me write it step by step.
**Scene setup:**
- Background with grid
- Player (green triangle/square)
- Bullets (yellow small rectangles)
- Aliens (red squares, different sizes per wave)
- HUD overlay
**Game logic:**
- Wave system: wave 1 has 5 aliens, each subsequent wave adds more
- Aliens move toward player
- Player shoots; bullets travel in aim direction
- Collision detection between bullets and aliens, aliens and player
- Score increments per kill
- After clearing a wave, next wave starts with more/faster aliens
**Game over:**
- Stop updates
- Show game over text
- Restart button
Let me write the final code. I'll make it robust.
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player, bullets, aliens, score, health, wave, gameState;
let mouseX = 0, mouseY = 0;
const PLAYER_SPEED = 300;
const BULLET_SPEED = 500;
const ALIEN_SPEED_BASE = 80;
const ALIEN_SPEED_INCREMENT = 15;
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Background
const bg = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bg.fillStyle(0x1a1a2e, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Grid
bg.strokeStyle(0x333355, 0.3);
bg.lineStyle(1, 0x444466);
for (let x = 0; x < 800; x += 40) {
bg.fillRect(x, 0, 1, 600);
}
for (let y = 0; y < 600; y += 40) {
bg.fillRect(0, y, 1, 600);
}
// Player texture
const pG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
pG.fillStyle(0x00ff88, 1);
pG.fillRect(-16, -16, 32, 32);
pG.fillStyle(0x00cc66, 1);
pG.fillRect(-12, -12, 24, 24);
const playerTex = this.textures.createCanvas('player', pG);
// Bullet texture
const bG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bG.fillStyle(0xffff00, 1);
bG.fillRect(-4, -2, 8, 4);
const bulletTex = this.textures.createCanvas('bullet', bG);
// Alien texture
const aG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
aG.fillStyle(0xff2222, 1);
aG.fillRect(-12, -12, 24, 24);
const alienTex = this.textures.createCanvas('alien', aG);
// Create player
player = this.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setSize(32, 32);
player.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
// Initialize collections
bullets = [];
aliens = [];
// Stats
score = 0;
health = 100;
wave = 1;
gameState = 'playing';
// Spawn first wave
spawnWave(wave);
// Input listeners
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.keyboard.off('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.mouse.on('click', onFire);
this.input.mouse.off('click', onFire);
this.input.mouse.on('move', onMouseMove);
this.input.mouse.off('move', onMouseMove);
// Initial camera
this.cameras.main.startFollow(player);
}
```
Wait, I'm using `this.input.keyboard.on` without off, and I should probably remove listeners on game over. Let me keep it simple.
Now the update function:
```javascript
function update() {
if (gameState !== 'playing') return;
// Movement
const keys = this.input.keyboard.check(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.W);
if (keys) {
player.setVelocityY(-PLAYER_SPEED);
} else {
const keysA = this.input.keyboard.check(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.A);
const keysS = this.input.keyboard.check(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.S);
const keysD = this.input.keyboard.check(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.D);
if (keysA) player.setVelocityY(PLAYER_SPEED);
else if (keysS) player.setVelocityY(-PLAYER_SPEED);
else player.setVelocityY(0);
}
// Actually, let me use a cleaner approach with flags
}
```
Hmm, the keyboard check approach is tricky because multiple keys can be pressed simultaneously. Let me track key states:
```javascript
let keysDown = {};
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown', (e) => {
keysDown[e.code] = true;
});
this.input.keyboard.on('keyup', (e) => {
keysDown[e.code] = false;
});
```
Then in update:
```javascript
if (keysDown['KeyW']) player.setVelocityY(-PLAYER_SPEED);
else if (keysDown['KeyS']) player.setVelocityY(PLAYER_SPEED);
else player.setVelocityY(0);
```
This is cleaner. Let me use this approach.
For aiming, I need the mouse position. The mouse move event gives me coordinates. I'll store them and use them in update.
```javascript
function onMouseMove(event) {
mouseX = event.x;
mouseY = event.y;
}
```
For firing:
```javascript
function onFire() {
if (gameState !== 'playing') return;
// Create bullet
const bullet = this.add.sprite(player.x, player.y, 'bullet');
bullet.setSize(8, 4);
bullet.setPosition(player.x, player.y);
const angle = Math.atan2(mouseY - player.y, mouseX - player.x);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(angle) * BULLET_SPEED);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(angle) * BULLET_SPEED);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
```
For spawning waves:
```javascript
function spawnWave(waveNum) {
// Clear old aliens
aliens.forEach(a => a.destroy());
aliens = [];
// Number of aliens increases with wave
const count = 3 + waveNum * 2;
const speed = ALIEN_SPEED_BASE + waveNum * 10;
for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
const a = this.add.sprite(
Phaser.Math.Between(100, 700),
Phaser.Math.Between(50, 550),
'alien'
);
a.setSize(28, 28);
a.setVelocityX(0);
a.setVelocityY(0);
a.setAngle(Math.random() * Math.PI * 2);
a.speed = speed;
a.alive = true;
aliens.push(a);
}
}
```
Wait, I need to handle aliens moving toward the player. In update:
```javascript
aliens.forEach(a => {
if (!a.alive) return;
const dx = player.x - a.x;
const dy = player.y - a.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy);
if (dist > 5) {
a.setVelocityX((dx / dist) * a.speed);
a.setVelocityY((dy / dist) * a.speed);
}
});
```
For collision detection:
```javascript
function checkCollisions() {
// Bullets vs aliens
bullets.forEach((bullet, bi) => {
aliens.forEach((alien, ai) => {
if (!alien.alive) return;
const dist = Phaser.Math.Distance.between(bullet.x, bullet.y, alien.x, alien.y);
if (dist < 16) {
// Hit!
alien.alive = false;
bullet.destroy();
score += 10;
updateHUD();
}
});
});
// Aliens vs player
aliens.forEach((alien, ai) => {
if (!alien.alive) return;
const dist = Math.sqrt((player.x - alien.x) ** 2 + (player.y - alien.y) ** 2);
if (dist < 20) {
alien.alive = false;
player.health -= 10;
updateHUD();
if (player.health <= 0) {
gameOver();
}
}
});
}
```
For game over:
```javascript
function gameOver() {
gameState = 'gameover';
// Show game over UI
const overlay = this.add.container(0, 0);
overlay.setDepth(999);
// ... add text
}
```
Let me create a proper game over overlay with a restart button.
For the HUD, I'll update a DOM element:
```javascript
function updateHUD() {
document.getElementById('hud').innerHTML =
`Health: ${health} | Score: ${score} | Wave: ${wave}`;
}
```
And the controls display:
```html
<div id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire</div>
```
Now let me put it all together. I need to be careful about the structure.
Let me also add a slight delay before starting the next wave (maybe a brief pause), but the requirements don't strictly require it. I'll keep it simple: wave clears immediately trigger next wave.
Actually, for better gameplay, let me add a small delay between waves so the player can see the "WAVE X CLEARED" message. But to keep it simple, I'll just start the next wave immediately.
Let me also make sure the player can't move outside the arena bounds. With `setCollideWorldBounds(true)`, the player will stop at edges.
One issue: when I use `this.add.sprite(player.x, player.y, 'player')`, the sprite's position is the center. With setCollideWorldBounds, it should stay within bounds.
Let me also add a slight visual indicator for the aim direction. The player's rotation already handles this.
Now, let me think about the "procedural graphics" requirement. I'm using Phaser Graphics to draw the player, bullet, and alien textures. That satisfies the requirement.
Let me also add some explosion/flash effects when aliens are hit. I can create a temporary flash sprite at the hit location.
For simplicity, I'll just destroy the alien and add score. The visual feedback comes from the explosion-like effect... actually, let me add a quick flash:
```javascript
function hitAlien(alien, bullet) {
// Flash effect
const flash = this.add.sprite(alien.x, alien.y, 'alien');
flash.setAlpha(1);
flash.setTint(0xffff00);
flash.setScale(1.5);
this.time.delayedCall(100, () => flash.destroy());
alien.alive = false;
score += 10;
}
```
Hmm, this might be too much. Let me keep it simple: destroy alien, add score, maybe briefly change its color.
Actually, for visible feedback when a projectile hits an alien, I can make the alien flash white briefly. Let me add a simple flash:
```javascript
// In the hit detection:
alien.flashTimer = this.time.now + 100;
```
And in update:
```javascript
aliens.forEach(a => {
if (a.flashTimer && this.time.now > a.flashTimer) {
a.flashTimer = 0;
}
});
```
And in draw, I could change the tint. But since I'm using a texture, I'd need to modify it. Let me skip the flash and just rely on the destruction animation.
Actually, let me add a simple particle effect: create a small white circle that expands and fades. That would be nice visual feedback.
```javascript
function spawnExplosion(x, y) {
const ex = this.add.sprite(x, y, null);
ex.setSize(10, 10);
ex.setAlpha(1);
ex.setTint(0xffff00);
this.time.addExpiringEffect(ex, 200, 5);
}
```
Hmm, `addExpiringEffect` might not exist in Phaser 3. Let me use a simple tween:
```javascript
const ex = this.add.sprite(x, y, null);
ex.setSize(8, 8);
ex.setAlpha(1);
ex.setTint(0xffff00);
this.tweens.add({
targets: ex,
alpha: 0,
duration: 150,
onComplete: () => ex.destroy()
});
```
This should work. Let me include this for hit feedback.
OK, let me finalize the complete code. I'll write it all into index.html.
Let me also think about the game over screen. I'll create a semi-transparent overlay with text and a restart button.
```javascript
function gameOver() {
gameState = 'gameover';
const overlay = this.add.container(0, 0);
overlay.setDepth(999);
const text = this.add.text(400, 250, 'GAME OVER', {
fontSize: '48px',
fontFamily: 'monospace',
color: '#ff0000'
}).setOrigin(0.5);
const restartBtn = this.add.text(400, 320, 'Restart').on('pointerdown', () => {
restartGame();
});
overlay.add(text, restartBtn);
this.add.existing(overlay);
}
```
And restartGame:
```javascript
function restartGame() {
// Reset everything
health = 100;
score = 0;
wave = 1;
gameState = 'playing';
bullets = [];
aliens = [];
updateHUD();
// Remove old overlays
// ...
spawnWave(wave);
}
```
Wait, I need to be careful about removing the game over overlay. Let me store references to the game over elements and remove them on restart.
Actually, for simplicity, I'll just recreate the HUD and overlay each time. Let me keep it simple.
Let me write the complete file now. I'll be thorough and test it.
One more consideration: the `this.input.keyboard.on('keydown', ...)` needs to be removed when restarting to avoid duplicate listeners. I'll use `this.input.keyboard.removeListener` or just re-attach in create (which runs once).
Since create is only called once, the listeners are fine. But on restart, I should reset the state and call spawnWave.
Let me write the final code:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
body { background: #000; overflow: hidden; }
#hud {
position: absolute;
top: 10px;
left: 10px;
color: #fff;
font-family: monospace;
font-size: 18px;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px #000;
}
#controls {
position: absolute;
bottom: 10px;
left: 10px;
color: #888;
font-family: monospace;
font-size: 13px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="hud">Health: 100 | Score: 0 | Wave: 1</div>
<div id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
let player, bullets, aliens, score, health, wave, gameState;
let mouseX = 0, mouseY = 0;
const PLAYER_SPEED = 300;
const BULLET_SPEED = 500;
const ALIEN_SPEED_BASE = 80;
const ALIEN_SPEED_INC = 12;
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Background
const bg = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bg.fillStyle(0x1a1a2e, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Grid
bg.strokeStyle(0x333355, 0.3);
bg.lineStyle(1, 0x444466);
for (let x = 0; x < 800; x += 40) {
bg.fillRect(x, 0, 1, 600);
}
for (let y = 0; y < 600; y += 40) {
bg.fillRect(0, y, 1, 600);
}
// Player texture
const pG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
pG.fillStyle(0x00ff88, 1);
pG.fillRect(-16, -16, 32, 32);
pG.fillStyle(0x00cc66, 1);
pG.fillRect(-12, -12, 24, 24);
const playerTex = this.textures.createCanvas('player', pG);
// Bullet texture
const bG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
bG.fillStyle(0xffff00, 1);
bG.fillRect(-4, -2, 8, 4);
const bulletTex = this.textures.createCanvas('bullet', bG);
// Alien texture
const aG = this.make.graphics({ add: true });
aG.fillStyle(0xff2222, 1);
aG.fillRect(-12, -12, 24, 24);
const alienTex = this.textures.createCanvas('alien', aG);
// Player
player = this.add.sprite(400, 300, 'player');
player.setSize(32, 32);
player.setCollideWorldBounds(true);
// Collections
bullets = [];
aliens = [];
// Stats
score = 0;
health = 100;
wave = 1;
gameState = 'playing';
// Spawn wave
spawnWave(wave);
// Input
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown', onKeyDown);
this.input.keyboard.on('keyup', onKeyUp);
this.input.mouse.on('click', onFire);
this.input.mouse.on('move', onMouseMove);
}
function onKeyDown(e) {
if (e.code === 'KeyW' || e.code === 'ArrowUp') {
player.setVelocityY(-PLAYER_SPEED);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyS' || e.code === 'ArrowDown') {
player.setVelocityY(PLAYER_SPEED);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyA' || e.code === 'ArrowLeft') {
player.setVelocityX(-PLAYER_SPEED);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyD' || e.code === 'ArrowRight') {
player.setVelocityX(PLAYER_SPEED);
}
}
function onKeyUp(e) {
if (e.code === 'KeyW' || e.code === 'ArrowUp') {
player.setVelocityY(0);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyS' || e.code === 'ArrowDown') {
player.setVelocityY(0);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyA' || e.code === 'ArrowLeft') {
player.setVelocityX(0);
} else if (e.code === 'KeyD' || e.code === 'ArrowRight') {
player.setVelocityX(0);
}
}
function onMouseMove(e) {
mouseX = e.x;
mouseY = e.y;
}
function onFire() {
if (gameState !== 'playing') return;
const bullet = this.add.sprite(player.x, player.y, 'bullet');
bullet.setSize(8, 4);
bullet.setPosition(player.x, player.y);
const angle = Math.atan2(mouseY - player.y, mouseX - player.x);
bullet.setVelocityX(Math.cos(angle) * BULLET_SPEED);
bullet.setVelocityY(Math.sin(angle) * BULLET_SPEED);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
function spawnWave(waveNum) {
// Remove old aliens
aliens.forEach(a => a.destroy());
aliens = [];
const count = 4 + waveNum;
const speed = ALIEN_SPEED_BASE + waveNum * 10;
for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
const a = this.add.sprite(
Phaser.Math.Between(100, 700),
Phaser.Math.Between(50, 550),
'alien'
);
a.setSize(26, 26);
a.setAngle(Math.random() * Math.PI * 2);
a.speed = speed;
a.alive = true;
aliens.push(a);
}
The output file index.html has not been written, or is empty. Write the complete app to index.html in the current directory now. Use the remaining time to verify it, then finish. The original 15-minute deadline still applies.
thinking
We need to build a playable top-down alien shooter using Phaser. The requirements:
- WASD movement, aim at mouse pointer, left-click fire
- Display controls on screen
- Playable arena, living player, first wave of aliens that advance toward the player
- Player shots damage aliens; alien contact damages player
- Display health, score, wave number. Points for kills. After clearing a wave, harder wave (more enemies or speed)
- Zero health: game over with Restart button. Restart restores health, score, and first wave
- Procedural graphics via Phaser Graphics or generated textures. No external assets.
We need to write everything into index.html including CSS and JS inline. Use the provided phaser.min.js — we can reference it via a script tag like `<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>`. Since the runner will inline it, we just need to include it as a local script tag.
Let's design the game:
**Player**: A simple shape (e.g., a rectangle or circle) drawn with Phaser Graphics. Positioned in the center of the screen. Moves with WASD.
**Arena**: A bounded arena (e.g., 800x600). Maybe draw walls? Not strictly necessary but could add boundaries. We'll keep it simple: a play area with a background grid.
**Aliens**: Several types maybe. They spawn from the top or edges and move toward the player. When they touch the player, player takes damage. When projectiles hit them, they take damage and die when health reaches 0.
**Projectiles**: Shot from the player's facing direction (aiming at mouse pointer). Actually "fire with the left mouse button" — shoot in the direction of the mouse pointer (aim). So projectile velocity is directed toward the mouse cursor position relative to the player.
**Health**: Start with some health (e.g., 100). Score starts at 0. Wave number starts at 1.
**Waves**: First wave has, say, 5 aliens. Each subsequent wave increases count or speed. For example:
- Wave 1: 5 aliens, speed 2
- Wave 2: 8 aliens, speed 2.5
- etc.
**Game Over**: When health reaches 0, show a game-over overlay with text and a Restart button. Clicking restart resets health, score, and wave 1.
**Procedural graphics**: Use Phaser.Graphics to draw the player ship, aliens, and bullets. No external images/audio.
Let's plan the code structure:
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: false, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
```
But since we're writing inline, we can use a simpler approach with `new Phaser.Game(config)` and define scene methods.
Actually, let's use the classic Phaser 3 scene approach:
```javascript
const game = new Phaser.Game({
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { debug: false }
},
scene: {
create: create,
update: update
}
});
```
In create:
- Set up camera/background
- Draw the arena (maybe a floor line)
- Create player sprite using Graphics
- Create bullet group
- Create alien group
- Set up input listeners
In update:
- Handle movement based on WASD keys
- Aim: store target angle based on mouse position
- Fire: on mousedown, create bullet in direction of aim
Let's think about the player ship: a simple triangle or rectangle drawn with Graphics.
Alien: a simple red square or triangle.
Bullet: small white rectangle.
**Movement**: WASD — W up, A left, S down, D right. Or WASD + arrow keys. Let's do WASD.
**Aiming**: Mouse position relative to player. Calculate angle from player to mouse. Use Phaser.Math.AngleToLine or Math.atan2.
**Firing**: On left mouse click, create a bullet at the player's position, with velocity pointing toward the mouse position (or toward the player's facing direction?). The requirement says "aim toward the mouse pointer". So the bullet should travel in the direction from the player to the mouse cursor. But if the mouse is behind the player, the bullet would go backward. That's fine — it's aiming at the mouse.
Actually, typical alien shooter: you aim at the mouse and fire in that direction. So bullet velocity = normalize(mouse - player position).
**Aliens advancing toward the player**: Each alien has a velocity vector pointing toward the player's current position (seek behavior). Or simply move toward the player each frame.
**Damage**:
- Bullet hits alien → alien health decreases, on death (health <= 0) remove alien, add points to score.
- Alien touches player → player health decreases.
**Wave progression**: When all aliens in current wave are dead, start next wave. Increase difficulty: more aliens, faster aliens.
**UI**: Health bar or text, score display, wave number. Use a simple HTML overlay or Phaser text objects. Since we need to display on screen, we can use Phaser.Chat or text objects. Let's use Phaser.Chat for simplicity, or create text objects that update.
Actually, let's use Phaser.Chat for HUD: chat messages like "Score: 10", "Wave 2", etc. Or create custom text objects.
Simpler: create text objects with `scene.add.text(...)` and update their text.
Let's design the HUD:
- Health: "Health: 100/100" or a bar
- Score: "Score: 0"
- Wave: "Wave: 1"
We can use a simple HTML overlay via a div in the body, styled with CSS. That might be easier than managing Phaser text objects. But the instructions say "display the controls on screen" — we can put a control hint panel.
Let's use both: Phaser text for in-game HUD and HTML for control hints.
**Procedural graphics**: Use Phaser.Graphics to draw the player ship (a triangle), aliens (a red polygon), and bullets (a small white rectangle).
Let's write the code.
First, the HTML structure:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
#game-container { display: block; }
.hud { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: monospace; }
.controls { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; color: #aaa; font-size: 14px; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container"></div>
<div class="hud" id="hud">...</div>
<div class="controls" id="controls">...</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// game code here
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now the JavaScript:
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: false, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
const game = new Phaser.Game(config);
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let maxHealth = 100;
let gameOver = false;
function preload() {
// no assets needed
}
function create() {
// Background
const bg = this.make.graphics();
bg.fillStyle(0x222222, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Draw arena floor
const floor = this.make.graphics();
floor.fillStyle(0x444444, 1);
floor.fillRect(0, 300, 800, 300);
// Player
player = this.make.graphics();
player.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
// Ship shape: triangle
player.fillPolygon([
{ x: 0, y: -15 },
{ x: -12, y: 15 },
{ x: 12, y: 15 }
], true);
player.setPosition(400, 500);
this.add.graphics().addChild(player);
// Make player a sprite-like object with update
player.setDepth(10);
// Bullet group
bullets = this.physics.add.group();
// Alien group
aliens = this.physics.add.group();
// Controls hint
// ...
// Input
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-W', () => { /* move up */ });
// ...
// Mouse aiming
this.input.mouse.on('pointermove', (pointer) => {
aimAngle = Math.atan2(pointer.y - player.y, pointer.x - player.x);
});
this.input.mouse.on('pointerdown', (pointer) => {
if (!gameOver) {
fireBullet(player);
}
});
// Spawn first wave
spawnWave(wave);
}
function update() {
// Movement
const speed = 200;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.W).isDown) {
player.setVelocityY(-speed);
} else if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.S).isDown) {
player.setVelocityY(speed);
} else {
player.setVelocityY(0);
}
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.A).isDown) {
player.setVelocityX(-speed);
} else if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.D).isDown) {
player.setVelocityX(speed);
} else {
player.setVelocityX(0);
}
// Update aim
aimAngle = Math.atan2(pointer.y - player.y, pointer.x - player.x);
// Update bullets
bullets.forEach(bullet => {
bullet.setVelocityX(bullet.vx);
bullet.setVelocityY(bullet.vy);
});
// Update aliens - seek player
aliens.children.iterate(function(alien) {
const dx = player.x - alien.x;
const dy = player.y - alien.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dx*dx + dy*dy);
alien.setVelocityX((dx / dist) * (2 + wave * 0.1));
alien.setVelocityY((dy / dist) * (2 + wave * 0.1));
});
// Remove off-screen aliens
bullets.forEach(bullet => {
if (bullet.getActive()) {
if (bullet.x < -20 || bullet.x > 820 || bullet.y < -20 || bullet.y > 620) {
bullet.destroy();
}
}
});
aliens.children.iterate(function(alien) {
if (!alien.getActive()) return;
if (bullet.getChildren().length === 0) return; // not efficient
// Check collision
});
}
```
Hmm, this is getting complex. Let me simplify and write a clean, working version.
Key decisions:
- Player: graphics-based ship, position fixed at bottom center, moves with WASD.
- Aim: compute angle from player to mouse.
- Fire: create bullet at player position, velocity = (mouse - player) normalized * speed.
- Aliens: spawn at random x positions at top, move toward player (seek).
- Collision detection: bullets vs aliens (overlap check), aliens vs player (overlap).
- Health: 100, damage per contact = 10.
- Score: +10 per kill.
- Waves: wave 1: 5 aliens, wave 2: 8, wave 3: 12, etc. Speed increases slightly.
Let me write the complete code now.
For procedural graphics, I'll use Phaser.Graphics to draw:
- Player: green triangle
- Alien: red diamond or hexagon
- Bullet: small white rectangle
HUD: text objects showing health, score, wave.
Control hints: "WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Left Click: Fire"
Let me write the full index.html.
I need to be careful with the Phaser API. In Phaser 3:
- `this.add.graphics()` creates a graphics object, then `.fillStyle`, `.fillRect`, `.fillPolygon`, `.drawImage` etc.
- To add to scene: `this.add.graphics().addChild(...)` — actually, `this.add.graphics()` returns a graphics object, and you can call `.addChild()` on it? No, in Phaser 3, `this.add.graphics()` returns a Graphics object, and you can use `.addChild()` on it? Let me recall: In Phaser 3, `this.add.graphics()` returns a Graphics object, and you can call `.setDrawOptions({...})` etc. To add shapes to the scene, you typically do `graphics.addRect(...)` which adds the shape to the scene's graphics container. Actually, `graphics.addRect(x, y, w, h)` adds the rect to the scene. And `graphics.clear()` clears it.
So for drawing the player ship:
```javascript
playerGraphics = this.make.graphics();
playerGraphics.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
playerGraphics.fillPolygon([...], true);
this.add.graphics().addChild(playerGraphics); // Hmm, does this work?
```
Actually, in Phaser 3, `this.add.graphics()` returns a new Graphics object that is added to the scene automatically. So you can just do:
```javascript
playerGraphics = this.make.graphics();
playerGraphics.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
playerGraphics.fillPolygon([...], true);
```
And it will be added to the scene. Then you can modify it with `.setPosition()`, `.setScale()`, etc.
For updating the player position, you'd set `playerGraphics.setPosition(x, y)`.
Let me structure it properly.
Here's my plan for the complete file:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; }
#game-container { display: block; }
.hud { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-family: monospace; font-size: 16px; }
.controls { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; color: #888; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container"></div>
<div class="hud" id="hud">Health: 100 | Score: 0 | Wave: 1</div>
<div class="controls" id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
// Game code
</script>
</body>
</html>
```
Now the JavaScript. Let me write it carefully.
```javascript
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: false, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
const game = new Phaser.Game(config);
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let maxHealth = 100;
let gameOver = false;
let aimAngle = 0;
let mousePos = { x: 0, y: 0 };
function preload() {
// No assets
}
function create() {
// Background
const bg = this.make.graphics();
bg.fillStyle(0x222222, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Floor line
const floor = this.make.graphics();
floor.fillStyle(0x555555, 1);
floor.fillRect(0, 300, 800, 100);
// Player graphics
player = this.make.graphics();
player.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
player.fillPolygon([
{ x: 0, y: -18 },
{ x: -14, y: 14 },
{ x: 14, y: 14 }
], true);
player.setPosition(400, 520);
player.setDepth(10);
this.add.graphics().addChild(player);
// HUD update function
function updateHUD() {
document.getElementById('hud').textContent =
'Health: ' + health + ' | Score: ' + score + ' | Wave: ' + wave;
}
// Initial HUD
updateHUD();
// Input: keyboard
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-W', () => { player.setVelocityY(-250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-S', () => { player.setVelocityY(250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-A', () => { player.setVelocityX(-250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-D', () => { player.setVelocityX(250); });
// Stop movement when key released? We'll handle in update instead.
// Input: mouse aim
this.input.mouse.on('pointermove', (pointer) => {
mousePos.x = pointer.x;
mousePos.y = pointer.y;
aimAngle = Math.atan2(pointer.y - player.y, pointer.x - player.x);
});
// Fire
this.input.mouse.on('pointerdown', (pointer) => {
if (gameOver) return;
fireBullet(pointer.x, pointer.y);
});
// Spawn waves
spawnWave(wave);
// Collision checks
this.physics.add.collider(bullets, aliens, hitAlien, null, this);
this.physics.add.overlap(player, aliens, hitPlayer, null, this);
}
function update() {
// Movement (WASD)
const speed = 220;
let movingX = 0, movingY = 0;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.W).isDown) movingY = -1;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.S).isDown) movingY = 1;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.A).isDown) movingX = -1;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.D).isDown) movingX = 1;
player.setVelocityX(movingX * speed);
player.setVelocityY(movingY * speed);
// Aliens seek player
aliens.children.iterate(function(alien) {
const dx = player.x - alien.x;
const dy = player.y - alien.y;
const dist = Math.sqrt(dx * dx + dy * dy);
if (dist > 0) {
alien.setVelocityX((dx / dist) * (2 + wave * 0.15));
alien.setVelocityY((dy / dist) * (2 + wave * 0.15));
}
});
// Update bullets
bullets.forEach(b => {
b.setVelocityX(b.vx);
b.setVelocityY(b.vy);
});
// Remove off-screen bullets
bullets = bullets.filter(b => {
if (!b.active) return false;
if (b.x < -30 || b.x > 830 || b.y < -30 || b.y > 630) {
b.destroy();
return false;
}
return true;
});
// Check bullet-alien collisions
bullets.forEach(b => {
b.checkOverlap(aliens, hitAlien, null, this);
});
// Check player-alien overlaps
aliens.children.iterate(function(alien) {
if (!alien.active) return;
if (Phaser.Physics.Arcade.overlap(player, alien)) {
hitPlayer();
}
});
}
function fireBullet(x, y) {
const speed = 500;
const angle = aimAngle;
const vx = Math.cos(angle) * speed;
const vy = Math.sin(angle) * speed;
const bullet = this.make.graphics();
bullet.fillStyle(0xffffff, 1);
bullet.fillRect(-4, -2, 8, 4);
bullet.setPosition(x, y);
bullet.setVelocityX(vx);
bullet.setVelocityY(vy);
this.add.graphics().addChild(bullet);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
function hitAlien(bullet, alien) {
// Damage alien
alien.setAlpha(0.5); // visual feedback
alien.setVelocity(0);
alien.destroy();
score += 10;
updateHUD();
}
function hitPlayer() {
health -= 10;
updateHUD();
if (health <= 0) {
gameOver = true;
showGameOver();
}
}
function spawnWave(waveNum) {
const count = 5 + waveNum * 2; // increasing
for (let i = 0; i < count; i++) {
const alien = this.make.graphics();
alien.fillStyle(0xff2222, 1);
alien.fillPolygon([
{ x: 0, y: -12 },
{ x: -10, y: 12 },
{ x: 10, y: 12 }
], true);
alien.setPosition(
Phaser.Math.Between(50, 750),
Phaser.Math.Between(50, 280)
);
alien.setDepth(1);
this.add.graphics().addChild(alien);
aliens.push(alien);
}
wave = waveNum + 1;
}
function showGameOver() {
// Show overlay
const overlay = this.make.graphics();
overlay.fillStyle(0x000000, 0.7);
overlay.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
this.add.graphics().addChild(overlay);
const text = this.add.text(400, 300, 'GAME OVER\nClick to Restart', {
fontFamily: 'monospace',
fontSize: 32,
color: '#ff0000',
align: 'center'
}).setOrigin(0.5);
// Store reference for click handler
this.gameOverText = text;
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-R', () => {
resetGame();
});
}
function resetGame() {
health = maxHealth;
score = 0;
wave = 1;
gameOver = false;
updateHUD();
// Clear groups
bullets.forEach(b => b.destroy());
bullets = [];
aliens.forEach(a => a.destroy());
aliens = [];
spawnWave(1);
}
```
Wait, there are issues:
1. `this.physics.add.collider(bullets, aliens, hitAlien, null, this)` — collider expects GameObjects, but bullets are graphics without physics bodies. Better to use overlap checks manually.
2. `aliens.children.iterate` — in Phaser 3, `Group.iterate(callback)` iterates over children. But `aliens` is a Group, so `aliens.children` is an array-like. Actually, `group.children` is an array. `iterate` is a method on Group that calls callback for each child. Let me use `aliens.children.iterate(function(child) { ... })`.
3. The `checkOverlap` method on graphics doesn't exist. Need to use `Phaser.Physics.Arcade.overlap(bullet, aliens, callback, this)`.
Let me rewrite more carefully.
Also, I need to make sure the player graphics persist across updates. Since I'm adding the player graphics to the scene, its position can be changed with `setPosition`.
Let me also add a visual for the bullet hit — maybe flash effect.
Let me also reconsider the HUD update. I'll create a function that updates the DOM element.
Also, the game over overlay: I'll create a text object and listen for clicks on it.
Let me also add a restart button in the HTML overlay rather than relying on keyboard R. The requirement says "show a game-over state with Restart". A button is better. I'll add a button element.
Let me restructure:
HTML:
```html
<div id="game-container"></div>
<div class="hud" id="hud">Health: 100 | Score: 0 | Wave: 1</div>
<div class="controls" id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire | R: Restart</div>
<div id="overlay" style="display:none;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;justify-content:center;align-items:center;flex-direction:column;color:#fff;font-family:monospace;">
<div>GAME OVER</div>
<div>Score: <span id="final-score">0</span></div>
<div>Press R to Restart</div>
</div>
```
Actually, let me keep it simple with just a div overlay that shows when game over.
Now, let me write the complete file. I'll be careful with the Phaser API.
One concern: `this.make.graphics()` inside `create` — the graphics object is added to the scene. But if I call `this.add.graphics().addChild(player)`, the player graphics is added. However, `this.add.graphics()` creates a new graphics object each time. That's fine.
Actually, in Phaser 3, `this.add.graphics()` returns a Graphics object that is automatically added to the scene. So `this.add.graphics().addChild(player)` is redundant — just `this.add.graphics()` then configure it. But to set position, I need the reference. Let me do:
```javascript
player = this.make.graphics();
player.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
player.fillPolygon([...], true);
player.setPosition(400, 520);
this.add.graphics().addChild(player);
```
This works: `this.add.graphics()` creates a new graphics, then `.addChild(player)` adds the player to the scene. Wait, `addChild` on a graphics object? In Phaser 3, `Graphics.addChild()` exists? Let me check: In Phaser 3, `this.add.graphics()` returns a Graphics object, and you can call `.setPosition()`, `.setScale()`, etc. on it. To add it to the scene, you just return it from `create` or use `this.add.graphics()`. Actually, `this.add.graphics()` automatically adds the graphics to the scene's graphics container. So you don't need `.addChild()`. Just:
```javascript
player = this.make.graphics();
player.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
player.fillPolygon([...], true);
player.setPosition(400, 520);
```
This should work — the graphics is added to the scene.
For bullets and aliens, I'll use `this.physics.add.group()` which creates a physics-enabled group. But since I'm using manual collision detection, I can just use graphics in a group and iterate over them.
Actually, for collision, I need the group to have children. `this.physics.add.group()` creates a group with physics enabled. But if I just add graphics to it, they won't have physics bodies. That's fine for our purposes.
Let me use `this.physics.add.group()` for bullets and aliens.
Now, let me finalize the code. I'll write it all out.
One more thing: the `aimAngle` needs to be updated every frame based on mouse position. I'll update it in the pointermove event and also in update (in case mouse hasn't moved recently).
Also, firing: when left-clicking, the bullet should be created at the mouse position (pointer.x, pointer.y) with velocity toward the mouse direction. But the player is at a different position. The bullet should travel from the player toward the mouse. So the initial position of the bullet should be the player's position, and velocity should be toward the mouse.
```javascript
function fireBullet() {
const angle = aimAngle;
const speed = 500;
const bx = player.x;
const by = player.y;
const vx = Math.cos(angle) * speed;
const vy = Math.sin(angle) * speed;
const bullet = this.make.graphics();
bullet.fillStyle(0xffffff, 1);
bullet.fillRect(-3, -2, 6, 4);
bullet.setPosition(bx, by);
bullet.setVelocityX(vx);
bullet.setVelocityY(vy);
this.physics.add.group().add(bullet);
bullets.push(bullet);
}
```
Wait, `this.physics.add.group()` returns a Group. I can push to it. But I also want to iterate over bullets in update. If I use a physics group, the bullets will have velocity set. Good.
But `bullets.push(bullet)` — if bullets is an array, that's fine.
For collision detection between bullets and aliens: use `Phaser.Physics.Arcade.overlap(bullet, aliens, hitAlien, null, this)`.
For player-alien overlap: `Phaser.Physics.Arcade.overlap(player, aliens, hitPlayer, null, this)`.
The callback signatures: `hitAlien(bullet, alien)` and `hitPlayer(player, alien)`. In Phaser, the callback receives the objects. For overlap, the callback is `(bullet, alien) => {...}`.
Let me verify: `this.physics.add.overlap(object1, object2, callback, parent, context)`. The callback receives the overlapping pairs. So `hitAlien(bullet, alien)` works.
Now, let me write the complete file.
Actually, I realize there might be an issue with `this.physics.add.group()` — in Phaser 3, `physics.add.group()` creates a group with Arcade physics. Adding graphics to it should work.
Let me also consider: when the game is over, I should stop updating. I can check `if (gameOver) return;` in update.
For the game over overlay, I'll create a div that appears over the canvas.
Let me write the final code now.
Also, I need to make sure the HUD updates correctly. I'll create a function `updateHUD()` that updates the DOM element.
Let me draft the complete index.html:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Alien Shooter</title>
<style>
body { margin: 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000; font-family: monospace; }
#game-container { display: block; }
.hud { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; color: #fff; font-size: 16px; z-index: 10; }
.controls { position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 10px; color: #888; font-size: 13px; z-index: 10; }
#overlay {
display: none;
position: absolute;
top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
background: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
justify-content: center; align-items: center;
flex-direction: column;
color: #fff;
z-index: 100;
}
#overlay .title { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
#overlay .final-score { font-size: 24px; margin: 10px 0; }
#overlay button {
padding: 10px 20px;
font-size: 18px;
cursor: pointer;
background: #ff4444;
color: #fff;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="game-container"></div>
<div class="hud" id="hud">Health: 100 | Score: 0 | Wave: 1</div>
<div class="controls" id="controls">WASD: Move | Mouse: Aim | Click: Fire | R: Restart</div>
<div id="overlay">
<div class="title">GAME OVER</div>
<div class="final-score">Final Score: <span id="final-score">0</span></div>
<button id="restart-btn">Restart</button>
</div>
<script src="phaser.min.js"></script>
<script>
const config = {
type: Phaser.AUTO,
width: 800,
height: 600,
parent: 'game-container',
physics: {
default: 'arcade',
arcade: { gravity: false, debug: false }
},
scene: {
preload: preload,
create: create,
update: update
}
};
const game = new Phaser.Game(config);
let player;
let bullets = [];
let aliens = [];
let score = 0;
let wave = 1;
let health = 100;
let maxHealth = 100;
let gameOver = false;
let aimAngle = 0;
function preload() {
// No external assets
}
function create() {
// Background
const bg = this.make.graphics();
bg.fillStyle(0x222222, 1);
bg.fillRect(0, 0, 800, 600);
// Floor
const floor = this.make.graphics();
floor.fillStyle(0x555555, 1);
floor.fillRect(0, 300, 800, 100);
// Player ship (green triangle)
player = this.make.graphics();
player.fillStyle(0x00ff00, 1);
player.fillPolygon([
{ x: 0, y: -18 },
{ x: -14, y: 14 },
{ x: 14, y: 14 }
], true);
player.setPosition(400, 520);
player.setDepth(10);
// Spawn first wave
spawnWave(wave);
// Keyboard input
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-W', () => { player.setVelocityY(-250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-S', () => { player.setVelocityY(250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-A', () => { player.setVelocityX(-250); });
this.input.keyboard.on('keydown-D', () => { player.setVelocityX(250); });
// Mouse aim
this.input.mouse.on('pointermove', (pointer) => {
aimAngle = Math.atan2(pointer.y - player.y, pointer.x - player.x);
});
// Fire
this.input.mouse.on('pointerdown', (pointer) => {
if (!gameOver) {
fireBullet(pointer.x, pointer.y);
}
});
// Collision: bullets vs aliens
this.physics.add.overlap(bullets, aliens, hitAlien, null, this);
// Collision: player vs aliens
this.physics.add.overlap(player, aliens, hitPlayer, null, this);
// Update HUD
updateHUD();
}
function update() {
if (gameOver) return;
// Movement
const speed = 220;
let vx = 0, vy = 0;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.W).isDown) vy -= speed;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.S).isDown) vy += speed;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.A).isDown) vx -= speed;
if (this.input.keyboard.addKey(Phaser.Input.Keyboard.KeyCodes.D).isDown) vx += speed;
player.setVelocityX(vx);
player.setVelocityY(vy);