Terminal Quest

A web-based terminal emulator that brings classic arcade games to life through a command-line interface.

Overview

Terminal Quest reimagines classic games through a terminal interface, combining nostalgic gaming with command-line functionality. Games are launched through familiar terminal commands while maintaining authentic arcade gameplay.

Interface

The platform uses standard terminal commands for navigation:

bash
help    # Display available commands
ls      # List available games
[game]  # Launch specified game
q       # Exit current game
clear   # Clear terminal

Game Collection

Snake

Classic snake implementation with terminal graphics. Uses arrow keys for directional control and features collision detection and score tracking.

Tetris

Terminal-based Tetris with full rotation systems and piece preview:

• Arrow keys for movement and rotation
• Score multipliers for line clears
• Next piece preview
• Level progression

Pong

Terminal rendition of Pong featuring:

• AI opponent with predictive movement
• Physics-based ball mechanics
• Score tracking

Space Invaders

Classic arcade action:

• Wave-based enemy formations

Technical Implementation

Built using modern web technologies:

• Next.js for the application framework
• TypeScript for type safety and code reliability
• React for component architecture
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• Supabase for backend services and leaderboards

Interesting Challenges

• Implementing collision detection within terminal constraints
• Maintaining consistent game loop timing
• Handling keyboard input with minimal latency
• Rendering smooth animations in ASCII

Planned Features

Currently developing:

• Global leaderboard system
• Customizable control schemes
• Mobile-responsive controls
• Achievement tracking
• Daily challenges
• Easter eggs and hidden commands