Dino Game – T-Rex Runner Clone

A Java-based desktop game that recreates the classic Chrome T-Rex Run using Swing, OOP, and custom rendering logic.

Features

• Responsive GUI using JFrame, JPanel, and custom game components
• Game loop using threads for real-time updates
• Dino player with animations for running, jumping, and dying
• Obstacles that spawn and move dynamically
• Scrolling ground with continuous motion effect
• Keyboard controls using key listeners
• Collision detection for game over logic
• BufferedImage rendering and custom asset management

Core Components

• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – character mechanics and animation
• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – cactus generation, movement, collision
• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – infinite scrolling ground
• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – asset loader
• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – central game logic and rendering
• https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip – main window launcher

Folder Structure

t-rex-runner-java/ ├── src/ │ ├── components/ │ └── utility/ │ └── https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip │ └── https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip ├── images/ ├── assets/ └── https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip

Academic Context

Developed as part of the Object-Oriented Programming course at COMSATS University.

🏁 How to Run

1. Open the project in IntelliJ or VS Code
2. Run https://github.com/Arfa01/t-rex-runner-java/raw/refs/heads/main/Hardenbergia/runner-java-t-rex-2.2.zip to start the game
3. Press Spacebar to start, jump, or restart after game over

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Screenshots

The gameplay screenshots are in assets folder

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