Cursor Threat Cat

A browser mini-game where the cursor behaves like a threat and a cat NPC reacts in real time.

Features

• Finite state machine: IDLE, SUSPICIOUS, AFRAID, PANIC, HIDDEN
• Dynamic fear, memory, and comfort model
• Reaction to cursor proximity and sudden approach speed
• Cat emotional animation that changes per behavior state
• Room scene with furniture as real cover objects
• Runs directly in browser (no build step)

Controls

• Move the mouse to interact
• Slow movement calms the cat
• Fast movement increases fear and panic

Run Locally

1. Open index.html directly in a browser
2. Or run a local server:

python -m http.server 8080

Then open http://localhost:8080.

Project Structure

• index.html - canvas bootstrap and page shell
• main.js - game loop, AI/FSM, rendering, interactions
• README.md - project overview and usage
• LICENSE - MIT license
• .gitignore - common local/system ignores

Media

Add screenshots or GIF previews to the assets/ folder and reference them in this README.

Roadmap

• Scene switch (room / street)
• Sound effects and ambient audio
• Mobile touch input support
• Fine-tuned behavior presets for different NPC personalities