[ChrisV1]

Originally Posted by SimReality

Keep in mind the differences between the Alien Game and the publicly made games:

- We've had access to the Zune framework for about two weeks; who knows how long Microsoft has had an internal version working.
- Most of the publicly made games spent next to nothing on art assets, Microsoft likely spent a lot of money paying artists to create those sprites
- Most publicly made games are created by single people; this game was likely made by a team of professional (or former professional) game developers

I'm not trying to knock it; it's a fun game. I'd just suggest trying to keep the "this game rocks, all the rest suck" mentality in check a little. Us indies are at a slight disadvantage compared to Microsoft so cut us some slack.

Absolutely. I think some of the Zune community will surpass Microsoft in no time. This game looks good but is not very different. Anyone remotely experienced with Photoshop could make those sprites easy.

Regardless, it is still a great game and its not like a competition between community and company or anything; It's just kind of funny that Zuners will beat Microsoft at their own Program eventually.