This is such a nice comment, thank you so much. To be honest there wasn't really a set art vibe we were going for, I pretty much just drew what felt right and we got things rolling that way. I didn't even register the similarities with early internet worlds like Neopets but I'm so happy it you mentioned it and that the art reminded you of it.
Also, EPIC gamer move. I haven't even gotten that far hahah.
Thank you again for such a lovely comment <3