Horse Runner DX

Note: I received this game for free as part of the Steam Curators program. Check out [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45773453/]My Curator Page[/url] for more reviews! On the Surface, Horse Runner DX looks like a simple endless runner with some roguelike elements, and for the most part, that's what it is. However, simple does not have to mean negative. Some QoL improvements I would like to see added would be more variety in the missions, more roguelike / roguelite elements to spice up runs, and different obstacles other than rocks and rivers to challenge you on your runs. I'd also like to see more horses available as selections between each levels. Where are the horses I unlocked throughout the game? They only seem to be available to select at the beginning of each run. They should be part of the pool that you can select from each time you pass a level so I can get an extra lifesaver or boost to my speed / points / apple collection, etc. If I lose my main horse that has power ups and protective upgrades, it's gone for the rest of the run. Having them as rare unlocks or in the pool could be a huge boon to the excitement of continuing a dying run. I'd also like to see the mission structure be a little more rewarding. If you have 3 missions you are working on and finish 2, you don't get any new missions until you complete the third mission which can take awhile depending on the challenge, and makes progression feel like it slows to a crawl. A little extra variety can go a long way, but that is not to say this game is boring or not worthy of playing. I had a good amount of fun in the 5 hours I played, unlocking all achievements and even breaking the top 10 of the all time score. You really get the itch for "one more run" as you progress, and progression itself feels nicely paced. The controls are fantastic (I played on an Xbox controller with zero issues), and the dev response is quick and positive, they really have been listening to the players and I applaud them for their engagement. All in all, this is definitely a game worth checking out if you need a time waster or like simpler roguelikes that don't require a ton of attention or maintenance. Thanks so much for the key, and for the fun experience!