Game Search Engine

This repository contains the source code and documentation for the Game Search Engine project. The application allows users to explore, search, and visualize video game data through a graphical user interface (GUI).

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Usage
• Features
  • Search for Games
  • Game Listing
  • Visualizations
  • Top-rated Games by Genre

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Overview

The Game Search Engine fetches video game data from the IGDB API, allowing users to explore game information such as titles, platforms, genres, and ratings. With features like game search, data visualization, and top-rated game recommendations, the application serves as a robust platform for exploring game data.

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Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Game-Search-Engine.git
   cd Game-Search-Engine

2. Set up a Python virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the application in your IDE or terminal using the following command:

python main.py

Once the application is running, you can interact with the GUI to:

• Search for games
• Explore a database of video games
• Visualize game data
• View top-rated games by genre

Features

Search for Games

The search feature allows users to search for games by title. The search results are displayed in a list format, showing the game title, platform, and rating.

Game Listing

The application provides a list of video games, including details such as the title, platform, genre, and rating. Users can scroll through the list to explore different games.

Visualizations

The application offers visualizations such as:

• Number of games per platform
• Number of games per genre
• Average rating per genre

Top-rated Games by Genre

Users can view a list of top-rated games by genre, showing the game title, platform, and rating.