# 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/).