so_long — 2D Game in C

42 Urduliz — Common Core project

A 2D top-down game built with MiniLibX. Collect all items, avoid enemies, and reach the exit.

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Features

• 2D tile-based rendering with XPM sprites
• Player movement: W A S D
• Collectibles, enemies with basic AI, and exit tile
• Move counter displayed in terminal
• Full map validation (rectangular, walled, reachable path)
• Custom .ber map format

Build & Run

make
./so_long maps/map.ber

Map Format

1111111111
1000010001
1011101C01
100000E001
1C00100001
1111111111

1 = wall · 0 = empty · C = collectible · E = exit · P = player · M = enemy

Project Structure

so_long/
├── so_long.c       # Entry point
├── so_long.h       # Shared header
├── game/           # Game loop, movement, rendering
├── enemy/          # Enemy movement logic
├── errors/         # Map validation
├── utils/          # libft utilities
├── imgs/           # XPM sprites
├── maps/           # Test maps
└── mlx_linux/      # MiniLibX graphics library

Skills

C 2D Graphics Game Development MiniLibX Map Parsing Memory Management

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Academic Integrity

This repository is shared for educational and portfolio purposes only.

For 42 students:

• Do not copy this code for your own project submissions
• Use it as a reference to understand concepts and approaches
• Write your own original solution — that is the only way to actually learn

42's core values are learning through practice, peer collaboration, and genuine problem-solving.

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License

MIT — see LICENSE for details. Copyright (c) 2026 Eneko Muñoz Bordona