The graphical representation is also better than most other tile based roguelikes. I think so anyways.
On the other hand, it is their game and their prerogative to have that attitude.
Maybe true, but it would be better if they got some character graphics that weren't ripped from various older games.
but I'm just pointing out that such an attitude is not assisting in his goals to make some money. I respect individualism completely, but you don't get paid for being an ass.
The character portraits came from an old game I played once (illegally, unfortunately, but my "abandonware" days are over). I forget what it's called. It was a strategy game based on D&D. I don't know where they got the rest.