The Ranch of Rivershine

The horses are cute, the riding mechanics are well-made and the competitions are engaging and challenging.

Interactions with townsfolk and fellow ranchers provide opportunities for friendships, romances, and trading, enriching the narrative layer and grounding the player’s experience in a sense of community.

the art style is adorable, and everytime i play i find a new horse colour or pattern design in a wild horse in the fields, or even hitched in the town that just makes me go "wow". i love seeing the combos i can make in the "fertility paddock" in my little foals running around- and now with the latest update where i can train my foals and wild horses before riding them?

with each level up in difficulty there is a significant skill increase the player must use and practice- however finishing in first place each time has felt all the more sweeter!

I finally found a set of controls and settings that work well with controller (must utilize the steam controller option since this game does not have controller support otherwise), so I've FINALLY been able to give this game an honest chance.

Sound: Yes, cozy gamers love an excellent, relaxing soundtrack but not a repetitive one that can be changed or adjusted.