game-state

Game state management in Lua is handled using state patterns and state stacks to define distinct phases like menus, gameplay, and pause screens. This structure ensures organized transitions and clear logic across your game loop.

The best way to structure a game loop with menus and pause screens is using a state stack. This allows pause functionalities to overlay gameplay states without unloading the underlying game phase, ensuring smooth transitions and visual feedback.

Implementing a game over screen transition requires shifting the active state variable or pushing a new state onto the state stack. This halts or preserves gameplay logic while displaying the game over phase with clear visual feedback.

Yes, Lua scripting is required to implement the state logic for managing game states. The state patterns and state stacks rely on Lua to define the behavior for menus, gameplay loops, and pause functionalities.

Yes, a state stack enables pause overlays to sit directly on top of active gameplay states. This approach pauses the underlying game loop without destroying its data, allowing smooth transitions back to gameplay.