CYBER: Linear Protocol

Author: Wajiha Tasaduq

License: See ASSETS_LICENSES.txt for asset licenses

Overview

CYBER: Linear Protocol is a 2D cyber-themed educational game built in Python using Pygame. Players control a robot character, solve math puzzles, and interact with NPCs to progress through levels. The game features smooth animated backgrounds, preloaded characters, and terminal-style question prompts.

Features

• 7 Levels of cyber-themed challenges
• Terminal-style puzzles with typing input for answers
• Animated characters and NPCs
• Preloaded backgrounds and characters for smooth gameplay
• Repeated backgrounds for levels 5–7 to reduce memory usage
• Keyboard Controls:
• LEFT / RIGHT to move
• E to interact with NPC
• ENTER to submit answers
• BACKSPACE to edit input
• End screen with congratulatory animation

Controls

• Action Key
• Move Left LEFT ARROW
• Move Right RIGHT ARROW
• Interact / Ask Question E
• Submit Answer ENTER
• Delete Character BACKSPACE
• Assets: All characters and backgrounds were sourced from Craftpix.net.
• License details: Craftpix Asset License. See ASSETS_LICENSES.txt for full asset attribution.

Installation

Make sure you have Python 3.x installed.

• Install dependencies: pip install pygame
• Clone or download this repository: git clone https://github.com/codeWace/cyber_linear_protocol.git

Run the game:

• python main.py

Credits

• Game and code by Wajiha Tasaduq
• Assets by Craftpix.net (characters & backgrounds)
• Font: Press Start 2P by The Press Start 2P Project Authors (CodeMan38) Licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1 License file included as assets/fonts/OFL.txt

Screenshots

Notes

• Levels 5–7 reuse backgrounds from earlier levels to optimize performance.
• All sprites and backgrounds are preloaded for smoother gameplay.
• Clicking the window during gameplay will not freeze the game.