Improve build, UI, and add GitHub issue templates

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+name: 🐛 Bug Report
+about: Create a report to help us improve Pong Reloaded
+title: '[BUG] '
+labels: bug
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Describe the bug**
+A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+
+**To Reproduce**
+Steps to reproduce the behavior:
+1. Go to '...'
+2. Click on '...'
+3. Scroll down to '...'
+4. See error
+
+**Expected behavior**
+A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+
+**Screenshots**
+If applicable, add screenshots to help explain your problem.
+
+**Environment (please complete the following information):**
+- OS: [e.g. Windows 11]
+- Display Resolution: [e.g. 1920x1080]
+- Graphic Settings used: [e.g. Fullscreen, VSync, 60fps]
+
+**Additional Context**
+Add any other context about the problem here (e.g. logs from the F7 Developer Console).

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+name: ✨ Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea or enhancement for Pong Reloaded
+title: '[FEATURE] '
+labels: enhancement
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I'm frustrated when [...]
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+A clear and concise description of what you want to happen.
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered.
+
+**Additional context**
+Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here.

.github/workflows/msbuild.yml

@@ -38,4 +38,10 @@ jobs:
       working-directory: ${{env.GITHUB_WORKSPACE}}
       # Add additional options to the MSBuild command line here (like platform or verbosity level).
       # See https://docs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/msbuild/msbuild-command-line-reference
-      run: msbuild /m /p:Configuration=${{env.BUILD_CONFIGURATION}} ${{env.SOLUTION_FILE_PATH}}
+      run: msbuild /m /p:Configuration=${{env.BUILD_CONFIGURATION}} /p:Platform=x64 ${{env.SOLUTION_FILE_PATH}}
+
+    - name: Upload Build Artifact
+      uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+      with:
+        name: pong-reloaded-exe
+        path: x64/Release/pong-reloaded.exe

LICENSE.txt

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 MIT License
 
-Copyright (c) [year] [fullname]
+Copyright (c) 2026 Dr20Ervin
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

src/main.cpp

@@ -3,13 +3,14 @@
 #include "menu.h"
 #include "resource.h"
 
-constexpr const char* gameVersion = "0.9.1";
+// Application Version Metadata
+constexpr const char* gameVersion = "1.0";
 
-// Define global colors
-Color Green = Color{ 38, 185, 154, 255 };
-Color Dark_Green = Color{ 20, 160, 133, 255 };
+// Global Theme Color Configurations
+Color Green       = Color{ 38, 185, 154, 255 };
+Color Dark_Green  = Color{ 20, 160, 133, 255 };
 Color Light_Green = Color{ 129, 204, 184, 255 };
-Color Yellow = Color{ 243, 213, 91, 255 };
+Color Yellow      = Color{ 243, 213, 91, 255 };
 
 std::vector<std::string> logHistory;
 std::mutex logMutex;
@@ -184,10 +185,14 @@ int main() {
         case GameState::MainMenu:
         {
             mainMenu.Draw();
+            
+            // Render navigation controls hint
             int menuHintWidth = MeasureText("Use UP/DOWN to navigate | ENTER to select", 20);
             DrawText("Use UP/DOWN to navigate | ENTER to select",
                 screen_width / 2 - menuHintWidth / 2,
                 screen_height - 80, 20, WHITE);
+            
+            // Render version string in bottom-left corner
             DrawText(TextFormat("v%s", gameVersion), 20, screen_height - 40, 20, LIGHTGRAY);
             break;
         }

src/menu.cpp

@@ -24,12 +24,28 @@ void Menu::Draw() {
     int screenWidth = GetScreenWidth();
     int screenHeight = GetScreenHeight();
 
-    // Menu title and elements rendering
-    DrawText(title.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(title.c_str(), 60) / 2, screenHeight / 4, 60, WHITE);
+    // Render Menu Title (aligned down for balanced spacing)
+    DrawText(title.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(title.c_str(), 60) / 2, screenHeight / 4 + 20, 60, WHITE);
 
-    for (int i = 0; i < static_cast<int>(options.size()); i++) {
+    int numOptions = static_cast<int>(options.size());
+    int spacing = 60;
+    
+    // Isolate "Back" buttons at the bottom; group all other menu items in the center
+    bool separateLast = (!options.empty() && options.back() == "Back");
+    int groupCount = separateLast ? (numOptions - 1) : numOptions;
+    
+    // Center grouped options vertically
+    int startY = (screenHeight / 2) - (((groupCount - 1) * spacing) / 2);
+
+    for (int i = 0; i < numOptions; i++) {
         Color textColor = (i == selectedIndex) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
-        DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, screenHeight / 2 + (i * 60), 40, textColor);
+        if (separateLast && i == numOptions - 1) {
+            // Render separated "Back" action button at the bottom of the screen
+            DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, screenHeight - 120, 40, textColor);
+        } else {
+            // Render standard grouped options in the center
+            DrawText(options[i].c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(options[i].c_str(), 40) / 2, startY + (i * spacing), 40, textColor);
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -195,7 +211,7 @@ void UpdateSettingsState(GameContext& ctx, Ball& ball, Paddle& player, CpuPaddle
 
 void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight) {
     int titleWidth = MeasureText("SETTINGS", 60);
-    DrawText("SETTINGS", screenWidth / 2 - titleWidth / 2, screenHeight / 4 - 40, 60, WHITE);
+    DrawText("SETTINGS", screenWidth / 2 - titleWidth / 2, screenHeight / 4 + 20, 60, WHITE);
 
     // Option labels formatting
     std::string resStr = "Resolution: ";
@@ -247,7 +263,8 @@ void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight
     Color paddleColor = (ctx.config.selectedSettingLine == 7) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
     Color backColor = (ctx.config.selectedSettingLine == 8) ? YELLOW : WHITE;
 
-    int startY = screenHeight / 2 - 80;
+    // Render settings toggles centered in the middle of the screen
+    int startY = 300;
     DrawText(resStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(resStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY, 30, resColor);
     DrawText(fpsStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(fpsStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 40, 30, fpsColor);
     DrawText(modeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(modeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 80, 30, modeColor);
@@ -256,8 +273,11 @@ void DrawSettingsState(const GameContext& ctx, int screenWidth, int screenHeight
     DrawText(spaceThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(spaceThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 200, 30, spaceColor);
     DrawText(ballThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(ballThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 240, 30, ballColor);
     DrawText(paddleThemeStr.c_str(), screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText(paddleThemeStr.c_str(), 30) / 2, startY + 280, 30, paddleColor);
-    DrawText("Back", screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText("Back", 30) / 2, startY + 320, 30, backColor);
 
+    // Render separated "Back" action button at the bottom of the screen
+    DrawText("Back", screenWidth / 2 - MeasureText("Back", 30) / 2, screenHeight - 120, 30, backColor);
+
+    // Render bottom hint for settings controls
     int settingsHintWidth = MeasureText("UP/DOWN to navigate | LEFT/RIGHT to change settings | ENTER to select", 20);
     DrawText("UP/DOWN to navigate | LEFT/RIGHT to change settings | ENTER to select",
         screenWidth / 2 - settingsHintWidth / 2,