Turn compiling time into game time!
Play a retro pixel-art Snake game with fluid mouse controls while Visual Studio compiles your solution.
⚡ What is SnakePile?
Waiting for large solutions or C++ / .NET projects to compile? SnakePile automatically launches an interactive, retro arcade Snake game docked directly inside your Visual Studio IDE whenever a build starts. Once compilation finishes, see your build time, final score, and celebrate your successful build!
✨ Features
⏱ Auto-Start on Build: Automatically opens and brings the game tab to the front the moment you press Ctrl+Shift+B (Build Solution).
🖱 Intuitive Mouse Controls:
Quadrant Directional Mode(Default): Move your mouse around the snake's head to steer.
Click-to-Steer Mode: Left-click to turn CCW, Right-click to turn CW.
Direct Follow Mode: The snake follows your cursor dynamically.
(Arrow keys & WASD are also fully supported).
🍏 Developer-Themed Collectibles:
🍎 Apple: Classic snack (+10 pts, +1 length).
☕ Coffee Mug: Speed boost & energy (+20 pts).
🐞 BugFix: Rare bonus point collectible (+30 pts).
📦 NuGet Crate: Golden reward (+50 pts, +2 length).
🏆 Live Build HUD & High Scores:
Live stopwatch tracking your build duration (00:0X.Y).
