Co-op Snake Game

📖 DESCRIPTION:

A revolutionary take on the classic snake game! Instead of competing against each other, two players must work together using a unique alternating eating system. Coordinate your moves, communicate strategies, and master the art of cooperative snake growing!

🎯 GAME CONCEPT:

Transform the competitive nature of traditional snake games into a thrilling cooperative experience. Both players control their own snakes but share a common goal - working together to reach the target length through careful coordination and turn-based eating.

🕹️ UNIQUE GAMEPLAY MECHANICS:

🎪 SWITCH-BASED FOOD SYSTEM:

• Find and activate grey switches on the map
• Switches unlocks the food
• Both players must coordinate to reach switches

🔄 ALTERNATING EATING RULES:

• First Food: Either player can eat (free turn)
• Subsequent Food: Strict alternating system
• Player 1 eats → Player 2's snake grows
• Player 2 eats → Player 1's snake grows
• Wrong player eats = INSTANT GAME OVER

🎯 STRATEGIC COOPERATION:

• Balance both snakes' lengths
• Plan movement routes to switches
• Coordinate who eats next
• Protect each other from collisions

🎮 GAME MODES & OBJECTIVES:

🟩EASY DIFFICULTY:

• Target: Reach 20 Length in TOTAL.
• 1 Switch until score becomes 10.
• 2 Switches until the game ends.
• The position of switches remains the same.

🟨MEDIUM DIFFICULTY:

• Target: Reach 40 Length in TOTAL.
• 1 Switch until score becomes 10.
• 2 Switches until score becomes 20.
• 3 Switches until the game ends.
• The position of the switch randomizes after the food gets eaten.

🟥HARD DIFFICULTY:

• Target: Reach 70 Length in TOTAL.
• 2 Switches until score becomes 10.
• 3 Switches until score becomes 30.
• 5 Switches until the game ends.
• The position of the switch randomizes every 7 second.
• Killing Balls starts to spawn after reaching a score of 40.
• Number of Killing Balls increases as the score increases.

💀 FAILURE CONDITIONS:

• Wrong player eats food (breaks alternating rule)
• Snakes collide with each other
• Self-collision

🎨 VISUAL FEATURES:

• Glowing snake effects with color gradients
• Clean, modern interface with real-time stats
• Color-coded players with customizable colors
• Visual feedback for switches and food gates
• Smooth animations and responsive controls

🎯 TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Couples looking for cooperative gaming experiences
• Friends who enjoy communication-based challenges
• Gamers tired of competitive snake games
• Anyone seeking unique local multiplayer games

📊 LEARNING CURVE:

• Easy to Learn - Familiar snake controls
• Hard to Master - Coordination becomes complex
• Progressive Challenge - Early mistakes are forgiving, late-game requires precision

🔄 REPLAY VALUE:

• Dynamic switch placement each game
• Different color combinations to try
• Improving coordination with practice
• Speed-running potential for experienced players

🎵 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY:

"Cooperation should be challenging yet rewarding. Every decision matters, and true victory comes from perfect synchronization between players."

🚀 DEVELOPMENT STORY:

Born from the question: "What if snake required teamwork instead of competition?" This project reimagines a classic arcade game through the lens of cooperative gameplay, proving that even the most competitive genres can be transformed into collaborative experiences.

📝 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• OS: Windows 
• Storage: 320MB free space
• Input: Keyboard (2 players)
• Any Processor
• Any Ram
• No GPU

Perfect for: Game nights, couple activities, friend hangouts, or anyone seeking a fresh take on classic arcade gameplay!

Future Development Plans(V1.2.1): Bug Fixes, Major Game Progression Update, Snake Skins, Music, Better UI+UX,  More Coming Ahead!

Please consider donations. It would help me a lot to update the game, fix bugs and add new features.

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