Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback!
I realize now that many game mechanics are not obvious as I did not have any play testers. Here is an explanation of whats going on for you (if you want to try it again) or any new testers before they play:
- Damage is based on Lance size and player movement.
- At the start of each game you are given 100 Coins which you can use to buy upgrades by pressing P
2a. Horse Feed upgrade increases player movement (also damage) - When the Lance increases in size the player movement and rotation speed decreases
- Movement speed forwards is the same as backwards.
Hint: You can cheese the enemies moving into them with the lance, then immediately reverse(S, or down arrow) and repeat.