I also got prompted to install the C++ redistributable (which I should have had installed?) but installed it and it the game did run for me.
I love the visual style of this-- the bold colors with flat shading looks awesome, like it's vector art or something. I also really like the design of our little guy and he looks cool when grinding on the walls or when waggling his arms around.
Are you not meant to land on the ground? my first few runs I would drop to the ground and when like '50 mi' away it would just suddenly end the round as if I arrived at the milk store, and I had only scraped together 3 cents lol.
I started over and played a few more and was able to go much longer and get more money by hopping from wall to wall. occasionally the grinding sound would stop triggering.
Anyway I think its a solid foundation with a cool look but the gameplay is a little one-note. would love some more stuff in there to mix it up. Anyway great work especially for a solo jam!