I maybe should have mentioned we both have already made a simple game (coincidentally both of us did Space Invader). The 2D game idea is supposed to be a steppi

I maybe should have mentioned we both have already made a simple game (coincidentally both of us did Space Invader). The 2D game idea is supposed to be a stepping stone getting us to the same level before we try 3D, and we both are the type of person who thinks it's cool to optimize things. ;)