Question 1

How to install nSnake on Ubuntu?

Accepted Answer

First, install the ncurses development package with 'sudo apt-get install libncurses5-dev'. Then, clone the repository, run 'make' to compile, and 'sudo make install' to install. Test it with 'make run' before installing.

Question 2

nSnake vs other terminal snake games like snake4?

Accepted Answer

nSnake stands out with its GUI-like animations, customizable gameplay modes, and level editor using text files. In contrast, snake4 is simpler and focuses on basic gameplay, making nSnake better for users wanting more features and polish in a terminal environment.

Question 3

How to create custom levels for nSnake?

Accepted Answer

Create a .nsnake text file in ~/.local/share/nsnake/levels, following the easy format documented on the project wiki. Use symbols like '#' for walls and '.' for empty spaces, then load it in-game to play your custom level.

Question 4

Does nSnake work on Windows?

Accepted Answer

It might work with pdcurses, as mentioned in the credits, but the README only provides installation commands for Linux distros. You'll need to adapt the setup manually, making it less straightforward than on Unix-like systems.

Question 5

What are the different game modes in nSnake?

Accepted Answer

nSnake includes various modes like teleportation, scrolling maps, and random walls, which alter gameplay dynamics. These are accessible through in-game menus, and high scores are saved per mode for competitive play.

Question 6

How to change key bindings in nSnake?

Accepted Answer

Key bindings are fully customizable via the in-game menus. By default, arrow keys move the snake, but you can remap them to other keys easily without editing configuration files externally.

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