The beginning screen is animated, and it is the same screen for both. I made this decision because there is no definite end to my game. Even after completing all of the levels, you could still go back and replay, or maybe I could add more countries as the game goes on-- but still-- there is no end to the game. As it is not linear. 

Although my game here is in 2D my end final game will be in 3D. For the sake of time and meeting as much criteria as possible. Though this did stunt how the game looks as a whole,  I at least got all core mechanics down. But, even though the 2D is not in my final game-- it wasnt created for no reason either-- I will use the 2D assets i drew as character sheets fr ease of making 3D models!