NeonRide

NeonRide is a Python/Pygame port of the Scratch game "Neon Ride" by Greenyman. The goal of this project is a faithful recreation, including the original pen-based drawing, physics feel, and collision behavior.

The original game can be found here: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/30133706/

Overview

• Direct Scratch-to-Python port with custom pen rendering and collision detection.
• Tunable movement and gravity constants.
• Current content includes levels 1-2.

What's done

• Physics engine
• Levels 1-2

What still needs to be done

• Remaining levels
• Instructions screen
• Emergency screen
• Testing
• Windows build script

Controls

• Left/Right Arrow: Move
• Up Arrow: Jump
• R: Respawn
• Q (hold): Return to menu
• T: Toggle grid size (debug)

How to Play

Select "play" from the main menu. Navigate the neon platforms to reach the goal (green). Lava (red) resets your position. Hold Q to return to the menu.

Run from Source

1. Install Python 3.10+.
2. Install dependencies (also includes Pyinstaller for building):

python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the game:

python3 main.py

Building

Windows

An automated build script has not been written yet.

macOS

The macOS build uses PyInstaller.

1. Install PyInstaller:

python3 -m pip install pyinstaller

2. Build:

./build_macos.sh

3. Output app bundle:

dist/Neon Ride.app

Credits

• Original Scratch game: Greenyman
• Python/Pygame port: Felix