🚀 Starship Frontier

Starship Frontier is a retro-style space shooter game built for the web, where players take control of a starship and navigate through an endless frontier of enemies and obstacles. Inspired by classic arcade games, it combines simple mechanics with fast-paced action and a nostalgic visual style.

Live Website: https://starship-frontier.vercel.app/

🎮 Features 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls 👾 Endless enemy waves and increasing difficulty 💥 Retro arcade-style gameplay 🎨 Clean UI with a classic space theme ⚡ Lightweight and runs directly in the browser 📱 Playable on desktop and mobile devices

🛠️ Tech Stack HTML CSS JavaScript Built using Google AI Studio

🚀 How to Play Open the game in your browser Control your starship using keyboard/touch Avoid enemies and obstacles Shoot and survive as long as possible Try to beat your high score!

📌 Project Goal This project was created to practice game development, improve frontend skills, and explore AI-assisted development using Google AI Studio. It demonstrates how simple ideas can turn into engaging interactive experiences.

💡 Future Improvements 🔊 Sound effects and background music 🏆 Leaderboard system 🔫 New weapons and power-ups 🌌 Multiple levels and environments 🤖 Smarter enemy AI

1. Install dependencies: npm install
2. Set the GEMINI_API_KEY in .env.local to your Gemini API key
3. Run the app: npm run dev