Mighty Putter is a 2D mini golf game I developed in C++ using the SDL (Simple DirectMedia Layer) library as part of a university assignment. The game highlights several core game development principles including real-time collision detection using the Separating Axis Theorem (SAT), interactive power-ups, audio integration, and logging for debugging and event tracking. This project demonstrates both technical proficiency in native C++ game programming and practical implementation of physics fundamentals for accurate gameplay mechanics
The game features a variety of mini golf courses with increasing difficulty, each designed to challenge the player’s precision and strategy. Players can collect power-ups that provide temporary abilities such as increased ball speed or the ability to slow down obstacle movement. The collision detection system ensures realistic interactions between the golf ball, course boundaries, and obstacles, providing an engaging and immersive gaming experience.
Current features include:
- A fully playable mini golf experience rendered with SDL graphics and input handling
- Separating Axis Theorem (SAT) collision detection for precise physics response
- Power-Ups system
- Runtime logging support to track events, improve debugging, and analyse game flow
- Sound effects and music imported and managed using SDL audio features to enhance player immersion
