Objectives :
Add FPS control
Create project constants
Improve game loop structure
Add a background colour
Prepare the codebase for future player development
Progress.

After successfully creating the game window, (after a long long time) I focused on improving the structure of the program. A frame rate limit was added using “ pygame.time.Clock() “to ensure the game runs consistently on different computers.

I created constants for the screen width, screen height and fps rather than hard coding values throughout the program. This will make future changes easier.

I also replaced the plain black screen with a temporary sky blue background. This makes the project feel more like a game environment and provides a better foundation for testing future features.

Although no player has been added yet, the game loop is now stable and organised enough to begin implementing movement systems.

Problems Encountered

Initially the game was running as fast as the computer would allow, causing unnecessary CPU usage. Adding FPS control fixed this issue and ensures consistent performance.

Testing Performed
Verified the game window opens correctly.
Verified the frame rate remains stable at 60 fps.
Confirmed the window closes without errors.
Next Steps
Create the player object.
Draw the player on screen.
Begin implementing horizontal movement using keyboard controls.