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-# serpent
-work in progress...
+# Serpent
+
+## Introduction
+
+Yet another snake game remake written in C for the console.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Controls](#controls)
+- [Gameplay](#gameplay)
+- [Command Line Options](#command-line-options)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/d4r1us-drk/serpent.git
+   ```
+
+2. Compile the program using make:
+
+   ```bash
+   make
+   ```
+
+3. Run the game:
+
+   ```bash
+   ./serpent
+   ```
+
+## Controls
+
+- Arrow Up: Move Up
+- Arrow Down: Move Down
+- Arrow Left: Move Left
+- Arrow Right: Move Right
+- `p`: Pause the game
+
+## Gameplay
+
+1. Start the game by selecting "Start Game" from the main menu.
+2. Control the snake's direction using the arrow keys.
+3. Collect apples to grow the snake and increase your score.
+4. Avoid collisions with the walls and the snake's own body.
+5. Press `p` to pause the game.
+6. Game ends if the snake collides with the walls or itself.
+
+## Command Line Options
+
+- `-c, --show-controls`: Display the game controls.
+- `-h, --help`: Display help message and exit.
+- `-v, --version`: Display version information and exit.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Feel free to contribute by suggesting ideas, reporting issues, or submitting
+pull requests.
+
+## License
+
+This program is distributed under the [GNU General Public License
+v3.0](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/).