Dein Tierheim

Summary
Animal shelter simulation that includes horses (as well as bunnies, guinea pigs, cats and dogs).

Game Design
"Realistic" design with photographic textures, rather simplistic 3D open world, day/night cycle.

Gameplay
The player has to take care of the animals that get dropped off: Feeding, washing and entertaining them as well as cleaning and repairing the enclosures. Also visitors who want to adopt a pet must be shown around. Money for food and toys can be raised through media campaigns and adoptions. In story/tutorial mode, to get certified for taking in new kinds of animals, books (i.e. short informational texts) about the animals and their care must be read and a test completed. There is also a "free mode" that allows you to take in all animals immediately with no progression needed.

Riding Mechanics
Arrow keys/WASD to move, shift to gallop (there is only walk and gallop), space to jump. You move freely on a trail with various hurdles. Jump and collect apples and carrots to make the horse happier.

Differences between Releases
Promo and back of the box pictures show things that don't seem to be in the game, like carrots for bunnies and slightly better graphics. The CD also includes a list of addresses from real animal shelters in Germany and Austria.

System Requirements & Compatibility
Works fine on Win 7.