🚌 Nightline: Route Master

Urban Transit Simulator · v1.2.1

A browser-based bus driving simulation game where you navigate city routes, manage passengers, and maintain your bus while keeping everyone happy. Experience the challenge of urban transit with realistic driving mechanics, dynamic weather, and a full day/night cycle.

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Route Master

A game by Akash Pramanik

🎮 Game Features

Core Gameplay

Realistic Bus Driving - Accelerate, brake, and navigate through city streets with authentic physics
Passenger Management - Pick up and drop off passengers at bus stops to earn points
Fuel Management - Monitor fuel levels and refuel at stops to keep running
Satisfaction System - Keep passengers happy by driving smoothly and obeying traffic rules
Dynamic Day/Night Cycle - Experience 8 time phases from midnight to night
Weather System - Drive through clear, rainy, snowy, and foggy conditions
Traffic Lights - Stop at red lights and proceed on green
Speed Limit Enforcement - Obey the 80 KM/H limit to avoid penalties

Visual & Audio

Immersive Cockpit View - Detailed bus dashboard with functional controls
Dynamic Minimap - Real-time overview showing route, stops, traffic lights, fuel, and satisfaction
Procedural Scenery - Parallax scrolling buildings, clouds, and road details
Weather Effects - Rain, snow, and fog particles with visual impact
Adaptive Audio - Engine sounds that respond to speed, braking, and game events
Video Intro - Cinematic introduction sequence

Game Mechanics

Scoring System - Earn points for picking up (+4) and dropping off (+8) passengers
Penalties - Lose points and satisfaction for missed stops (-300 points) and red light violations (-500 points)
Game Over Conditions - Run out of fuel or let satisfaction reach zero
Play Again - Instant restart functionality after game over

📊 Game Elements

Element	Description
🚌 Bus	Your vehicle - drive carefully and manage resources
🚦 Traffic Lights	Green = Go, Red = Stop, Yellow = Prepare to stop
🛑 Bus Stops	Pick up and drop off passengers
⛅ Weather	Clear, Rain, Snow, Fog (affects visibility)
🌅 Day/Night Cycle	8 phases from Midnight to Night
📍 Minimap	Shows route, stops, lights, fuel, satisfaction, speed
⛽ Fuel	0-100%, refuel when stopped with R
😊 Satisfaction	0-100%, keep passengers happy
⚠ Speed Limit	80 KM/H - don't exceed it!
💡 Headlights	Toggle with L for better night visibility

🎯 How to Play

1. Start Your Route

Click START ROUTE on the home screen
Press E to start the engine
Wait for the engine start sequence to complete

2. Drive the Bus

Accelerate with W or ↑
Brake with S or ↓
Shift to Drive (D) to move, Neutral (N) to idle
Use turn signals before changing direction

3. Manage Passengers

Stop at every bus stop to pick up passengers (+4 points each)
Press 1 to request a stop, then stop to let passengers off (+8 points each)
Maximum capacity: 32 passengers

4. Monitor Resources

Fuel - Refuel at stops by pressing R (bus must be stationary)
Satisfaction - Keep above 0 by driving smoothly and obeying rules
Speed - Stay below 80 KM/H to avoid penalties

5. Follow Traffic Rules

Stop at red lights (-500 points, -10 satisfaction if violated)
Don't miss bus stops (-300 points, -15 satisfaction per missed stop)
Use headlights at night for better visibility

6. Survive

Don't run out of fuel (Game Over)
Don't let satisfaction reach 0 (Game Over)
Drive smoothly and efficiently for a high score

🕹️ Controls

Desktop (Keyboard)

Key	Action
`E`	Start / Stop Engine
`W` or `↑`	Accelerate (in Drive)
`S` or `↓`	Brake
`D`	Shift to Drive
`N`	Shift to Neutral
`1`	Request Stop (drop off passengers)
`L`	Toggle Headlights
`R`	Refuel (when stopped)
`H`	Horn (hold)
`←` / `→`	Turn Signals

Mobile (Touch Controls)

ACCEL pedal - Accelerate
BRK pedal - Brake
ENG - Start/Stop engine
DRV/NEU - Drive/Neutral gear
STP - Request stop
HEL - Headlights
REFUEL - Refuel (when stopped)
HRN - Horn
LFT/RGT - Turn signals

Note: Play in landscape mode for the best mobile experience.

🏗️ Project Structure

Route Master/
├── index.html              # Main game HTML with UI overlays
├── style.css               # Game styling and animations
├── assets/
│   ├── images/             # Game sprites and icons
│   │   ├── icon.png
│   │   ├── cockpit.png
│   │   ├── 2074.png        # Bus model
│   │   └── [control icons]
│   └── media/
│       └── intro.mp4        # Video intro sequence
└── js/
    ├── config.js           # Game configuration and constants
    ├── utils.js            # Utility functions
    ├── entities.js         # Game entities (bus, stops, lights)
    ├── audio.js            # Audio system and sound effects
    ├── renderer.js         # Canvas rendering and drawing
    ├── controls.js         # Input handling (keyboard + touch)
    ├── game.js             # Core game logic and mechanics
    └── main.js             # Game initialization

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
No build process or dependencies required!

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/akash098p/Route-Master.git
cd Route-Master

Open index.html in your web browser:

# Windows
start index.html

# macOS
open index.html

# Linux
xdg-open index.html

Or use a local server (recommended for best performance):

# Using Python 3
python -m http.server 8000

# Using Node.js
npx serve .

# Using PHP
php -S localhost:8000

Then navigate to http://localhost:8000 in your browser.

🎨 Technical Details

Technologies Used

HTML5 Canvas - Rendering game graphics
Vanilla JavaScript - Game logic and mechanics
CSS3 - UI styling and animations
Web Audio API - Dynamic audio system
No external dependencies - Pure vanilla implementation

Key Systems

Game Loop

60 FPS target using requestAnimationFrame
Delta time-based physics for consistent gameplay
Separate update and render cycles

Audio System

Real-time engine sound synthesis using Web Audio API
Dynamic frequency and gain based on bus speed
Context-aware sound effects (braking, horns, refueling, etc.)

Rendering

Parallax scrolling background
Dynamic lighting based on time of day
Weather particle systems (rain, snow)
Real-time minimap rendering

Input Handling

Keyboard input for desktop
Touch controls for mobile devices
Responsive button states and animations

🎓 Game Tips

For New Drivers

Start Slow - Get used to the controls before driving fast
Watch the Minimap - It shows everything you need to know
Stop at Every Stop - Missing stops costs dearly
Refuel Early - Don't wait until you're almost empty
Use Neutral - Shift to N when stopped to save fuel

Advanced Techniques

Smooth Braking - Gradual stops maintain passenger satisfaction
Anticipate Lights - Slow down early for red lights
Plan Routes - Watch the minimap to prepare for upcoming stops
Night Driving - Use headlights and reduce speed in low visibility
Weather Awareness - Adjust driving style for rain, snow, and fog

🐛 Known Issues

Video intro may not autoplay on some mobile browsers (user interaction required)
Performance may vary on low-end devices during heavy weather effects
Touch controls require landscape orientation for optimal playability

🔮 Future Enhancements

📝 Version History

v1.2.1 (Current)

Refined game balance and scoring
Improved satisfaction system
Enhanced audio feedback
Optimized performance

v1.2.0

Added fuel management system
Implemented satisfaction mechanics
Added headlights feature
Day/night cycle with 8 phases
Weather system (rain, snow, fog)
Dynamic minimap
Traffic lights with penalties
Speed limit enforcement
Mobile touch controls
Video intro sequence

📄 License

This project is open source and available for educational and personal use.

👨‍💻 Developer

Akash Pramanik

For questions or support:

THE CITY IS YOURS 🚌✨

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