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This project is a game implemented using the MiniLibX library in C. The game revolves around a main character who must collect every collectible present on the map and then escape by choosing the shortest possible route.

Game Features

• The player controls the main character using the W, A, S, and D keys (or ZQSD or arrow keys).
• The main character can move up, down, left, or right.
• The player cannot move into walls.
• The current number of movements is displayed in the shell after every move.
• The game uses a 2D view (top-down or profile).
• The game is not real-time.

Graphic Management

• The game is displayed in a window using the MiniLibX library.
• Window management remains smooth, allowing for switching to another window or minimizing.
• Pressing ESC or clicking on the window's cross closes the window and quits the program in a clean way.
• The images provided by the MiniLibX library are used for graphics.

Map

• The map is constructed with three components: walls, collectibles, and free space.
• The map is represented using the following characters:
  • 0 for an empty space
  • 1 for a wall
  • C for a collectible
  • E for the map exit
  • P for the player's starting position
• The map must contain at least one exit, one collectible, and one starting position to be considered valid.
• The map must be rectangular.
• The map must be closed/surrounded by walls; otherwise, the program returns an error.
• The program checks if there is a valid path in the map.
• The program can parse any valid map format as long as it follows the specified rules.
• If any misconfiguration or error is encountered in the map file, the program exits with an error message.

Bonus Features

• The player loses if they touch an enemy patrol.
• Sprite animation can be added.
• The movement count can be displayed directly on the screen instead of in the shell.