In this repository you can find a fully configured project for simple, old-school game development using Java and the bindings for Raylib (https://www.raylib.com/).

Bindings included in this: https://github.com/electronstudio/jaylib/

Now includes four example games as well: Pong, Breakout, Scorched, Bankrupt Dash !

If you like this project, or found it useful:

Pre-requisites

• Java 1.8
• Maven 3.6

or newer

Help on my blog: How To Install the Java JDK and Maven on Windows

Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt-get install default-jdk maven

Package and Test

On Linux simply run the "package.sh" script.

On Windows simply run the "package.bat" script (untested).

The resulting jar will be executable and include all dependencies (so called "fat-jar").

To run the built jar manually:

java -jar game.jar

Or just double click on the jar!

Main Class

The main class in the boilerplate project simply contains the default demo source of Raylib.

src/main/java/com/kodenkel/game/Application.java

Don't forget to update the Maven configuration (pom.xml) as well as paths to reflect your own preferred package names. Do not use "com.kodenkel.game"!

Example Game: Pong

See the project in the games/pong sub-directory. This is a very rudimentary Pong clone.

Use the up/down keys to move the paddle. See the Application class to switch sides, or set which players are controlled by who, e.g.:

Pad playerHuman = new Pad(Player.HUMAN, Side.LEFT, WINDOW_WIDTH, WINDOW_HEIGHT);
Pad playerComputer = new Pad(Player.COMPUTER, Side.RIGHT, WINDOW_WIDTH, WINDOW_HEIGHT);

Example Game: Breakout

See the project in the games/breakout sub-directory. This is a very rudimentary Breakout clone.

Use the mouse (slide it side to side) to move the paddle.

Example Game: Scorched

See the project in the games/scorched sub-directory. This is a very rudimentary Scorched Earth clone.

Your objective is eliminating the opposing tank. The first tank to blow up the other tank is the winner.

Use the arrow keys to set the angle of the turret, and the speed of the missile.

Example Game: Bankrupt Dash

This is a Boulder Dash like game.

You are a green alien on the verge of bankruptcy, so you began mining for diamonds throughout the galaxy.

Explore what lies deep inside the crust of 5 different planets. Beware of the red alien beasts.

Press F2 in-game to see the detailed rules.