# The Clanked Game

A Space Invaders-inspired browser game built with React and Vite.

## Installation

```bash
pnpm install
```

## Development

```bash
pnpm dev
```

Runs the Vite dev server. Open the URL shown in your terminal (typically http://localhost:5173/).

## Gameplay

### Controls

| Key | Action |
|-----|--------|
| Arrow Left / A | Move left |
| Arrow Right / D | Move right |
| Space | Fire missile |
| Escape | Pause / Resume |

### Objective

Destroy all waves of aliens before they reach your position or deplete your lives.

- **Green aliens** (bottom rows): 10 points
- **Yellow aliens** (middle rows): 20 points  
- **Red aliens** (top rows): 30 points

### Screens

- **Home** — Landing screen with "Main Menu" button
- **Main Menu** — Access "Start New Game" and "Options" (Options not yet implemented)
- **Game** — Canvas-based gameplay with HUD showing Score, Lives, and Round
- **Pause** — Overlay when Escape is pressed; press Escape again to resume

### Sound

Aliens play the classic four-note descending march throughout gameplay. The tempo accelerates as you destroy more aliens, matching the original 1978 arcade experience. Player fire and alien hits also produce synthesized sound effects.

Lose a life → Game Over → Return to Main Menu or start a New Game.