1st-shotM64GitHub/1st-shot
A terminal bullet hell dream
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Next-Level Terminal Bullet Hell — powered by movy
1ST-SHOT is my first attempt at building a visually rich, animated game inside the terminal — powered entirely by my rendering engine "movy".
After Zigtoberfest 2025, I wanted to make this version public so others can play with it, study it, and modify it!
It’s not a finished game — it's a playable demo and learning project.
Highlights
- PNG sprites in 24-bit color, slicing animations from spritesheets
- Subpixel movement for smooth motion
- Steady 71 FPS! (new)
- Authentic C64 SID music on a dedicated audio thread, mixing PCM in real time
Quick Start
Requirements
- Zig 0.15.2
- SDL2 (for audio)
- Terminal with 24-bit color support (most modern terminals)
Build and Run
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/M64GitHub/1st-shot.git
cd 1st-shot
# Build (optimized for ReleaseFast)
zig build
# Run the game
zig build run-1st-shot
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow Keys | Move ship left / right |
| Space | Fire weapon |
| P / Up | Pause / Unpause |
| ESC | Quit |
Check the source for the cheat codes ;) !
Dependencies
Zig Libraries
- movy - Terminal rendering engine
- zigreSID - MOS 6581/8580 SID chip emulator & WAV mixer, SDL playback
License
MIT. Hack it, spread it!
Join the Terminal Revolution!
The revolution isn’t about this game — it’s about what comes next. If 1ST-SHOT sparks your curiosity, grab Zig, explore the code, and start shaping your own terminal world. Whether it’s a small demo, a new effect, or a full game — build something that glows in the terminal.
"The limitations aren't in the medium — they're in our imagination."
Built with <3 and Zig and movy.