Deterioration & Restoration (a.k.a. “Can You Reverse Time?”) is a 2D simulation game that challenges you to heal a user‐generated world before it collapses into a fully apocalyptic state. Built in Python with cmu_graphics, Pillow, and NumPy, the project emphasizes procedural texture manipulation and dynamic terrain deterioration.

Github Repository

https://github.com/chentianle1117/A-Game-of-Deterioration---Time-Reversal

Key Features

1. User‐Generated Terrain

   • Start by “drawing” your own map in an editor reminiscent of Photoshop.
   • White regions become elevated terrain; black regions become water.
   • Quick brush tools and contrast adjustments let you shape a unique world before entering the game.

   

2. Deterioration & Restoration

   • Textures degrade over time, introducing visible wear and tear on land and foliage.
   • Control a character with special healing abilities to reverse or slow the decay.
   • Collect power‐ups and inventory items that boost your healing radius or allow instantaneous bursts of restoration.

   

3. Multiple Game Modes

   • Timed Mode: Survive until the countdown expires without letting overall deterioration exceed 80%.
   • Infinite Mode: Face continuous global deterioration with no countdown. Sustain your environment as long as possible, then end the game when you’re ready.

4. Real‐Time Feedback

   • Visual cues show deterioration in real time, from subtle texture fading to severe breakdown.
   • A final results screen reveals how your world changed over time and charts your character’s growth in healing power.

5. Easy to Run & Expand

   • Simple Python 3.6+ codebase with clear dependencies (cmu_graphics, Pillow, NumPy).
   • Organized file structure (main.py, game.py, menu.py, and an assets folder for textures) for easy customization.
   • Debug keys and commands allow on‐the‐fly testing of terrain, zoom, and texture states.

Game Assets

• Equipment Icon

• Character Sprite

• Textures (Samples of Original and Deteriorated Pairs)

Technical Highlights