I love these WIP threads where you can see the evolution of a game...
yes me too. the most thing i like is to see work of other people. it interests me how other game developers think and what technique they use.
i think we can learn a lot from each other and become better. i am trying to learn every new game i make new things and improve my code.
for example, i have never used atlas in my game but now i am. i will also try to make lots of own animation in this game using Spriter.
i am planning to build multiple game modes (battle modes)
so there will be a village with all mindians and you can buy new mindians and train them to get better. each mindian will have his unique behaviors and weapon.
after you think you are ready for a battle you can go for a battle to win coins and buy new stuff for your village. so a mix of the new Mario and angry birds or Bowmaster but with my own ideas.
i think this will be a very complex game and i am afraid i will stop in the middle but i really hope that i won't stop in the middle and finish it.
in my opinion, this game can take about 6 months. so is a long way to the finished product.