I sometimes feel like our game has received some pretty harsh criticism because of the use of AI. The game itself is quite simple, and honestly, there isn't AI-generated art in it beyond Alex and the background photos.
We started making this game to experience what it's like to be part of the game industry and to create something based on the things we genuinely enjoy. For us, it's also about learning, having fun, and bringing an idea to life.
I think sometimes people forget that behind every little indie game, there are real people putting in their time and effort, learning new things, and doing their best. We're not a big studio trying to make the perfect game. We're not trying to prove anything or make some big statement with this game.