Using Amazon Q for More Than Just Code — Meet Galaxy Rush

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Introduction

What happens when you blend Temple Run, Subway Surfers, and sci-fi aesthetics, then throw in the power of Amazon Q CLI and Pythons PyGame library? You get Galaxy Rush a space-themed, adrenaline-pumping endless runner game where reflexes meet the stars.

Game Concept

Galaxy Rush puts you in the hoverboots of an astronaut escaping a collapsing planet. Your mission? Dodge incoming meteorites, satellites, and laser barriers while collecting powerful upgrades like jet boosters, wormholes, and space shields.

Core Gameplay Mechanics:

Fast-paced endless runner mechanics
Smooth keyboard or touch-based controls
Collectibles and power-ups
Progressive difficulty levels
Score tracking and local high score system
AI-powered in-game assistant (Amazon Q Co-Pilot)

Planning with Amazon Q CLI

I started by crafting this comprehensive prompt:

“Create a high-quality, visually attractive endless runner game in Python using PyGame called 'Galaxy Rush'...”

This prompt included:

UI/UX expectations

Power-up mechanics

AI co-pilot logic

Mobile support

Amazon Q CLI handled the initial boilerplate, class structure, and game loop efficiently, allowing me to focus on polishing the visuals and behavior.

Game Flow

Splash Screen: Animated logo + background
Main Menu: Difficulty select + high score
Game Loop: Run Dodge Collect Survive
Pause/Resume: Mid-run control
Game Over: Retry and leaderboard
High Score: Stored locally in scores.json

Challenges Faced

Balancing obstacle difficulty per level
Ensuring modular code for each game element
Creating a visually engaging UI in PyGame

Amazon Q CLI helped me abstract repetitive code and focus on gameplay tuning and feel.

See It in Action

Here are a few glimpses of Galaxy Rush in motion:-

Final Thoughts

Galaxy Rush is more than a game its a love letter to endless runners, a showcase of what AI can help create, and proof that tools like Amazon Q CLI can bring complex game ideas to life quickly.

Thanks for reading! 🚀
Building Galaxy Rush with Amazon Q was a cosmic experience, and I hope it inspires you to build something awesome too.

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