๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Pong — Retro Arcade Remake

A modern take on the classic Pong experience, built with smooth controls, responsive gameplay, and a polished retro aesthetic. Designed to feel simple, fast, and satisfying—just like the original, but better.

๐ŸŽฎ Features

  • โšก Fast-paced gameplay with increasing ball speed
  • ๐Ÿค– Singleplayer mode vs AI
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Local multiplayer (2 players on one keyboard)
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Custom target score (5, 7, 10, 15)
  • ๐ŸŽต Retro sound effects & dynamic background music
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ CRT-style visuals with glow, scanlines, and particle effects
  • โธ๏ธ Pause & resume system

๐ŸŽน Controls

Player 1

  • W / S โ†’ Move

Player 2

  • โ†‘ / โ†“ โ†’ Move

General

  • Enter / Space โ†’ Select / Start
  • Esc โ†’ Pause / Back
  • Q โ†’ Quit to menu

๐Ÿง  About the Game

This project recreates the timeless mechanics of Pong while adding subtle modern enhancements—smoother physics, visual feedback, and a refined UI/UX system.

Whether you want a quick solo match against AI or a competitive session with a friend, the game is built to be instantly playable and endlessly replayable.

๐ŸŽฏ Tips

  • Angles matter—hit the paddle edges for sharper returns
  • Speed increases over time, so stay focused
  • In multiplayer, positioning beats panic

๐Ÿ’ก Notes

  • Best played in fullscreen for the full retro experience
  • Audio can be toggled at the start
Published 7 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
AuthorArcadeFlex
GenreAction
Tags2D, Arcade, Cult Classic, Local multiplayer, Pixel Art, pong, Retro, Singleplayer
Average sessionA few seconds
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard
MultiplayerLocal multiplayer
Player count1 - 2
ContentNo generative AI was used

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