Is the realistic horse courier sim The Legend of Khiimori worth playing in early access?

Gather 'round, horse gamers. A long-awaited realistic horse courier and survival sim has just hit early access and I think The Legend of Khiimori might make waves. After my first six hours playing I felt that someone had finally threaded the needle between survival game and horse girl sim, but there are some caveats on my enthusiasm.

I don't blame anyone for feeling skittish, the $30 price tag isn't exactly a steal for an early access game and yes, this one really is early access still....