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[Majukun]

it's ok..can't really say i have strong positive or negative feelings about the way it handles, other than platforming on horse is kinda awkward.

 

[Ironman_Bad]

It's so fake feeling and looking really clashes with rest of game actually imo, some of horse riding videos I've seen are laughable

 

[Bryank75]

Wish there were more options.

Prefer the horse in Ghost, especially in Iki Island... ramming groups of enemies is super satisfying.

But the double jump is cool, the fall damage is a bit weird though. Where it kicks in and where it is fatal etc.

 

[NeoIkaruGAF]

Are we already at the point where everyone starts sucking every cock on every aspect of the game no matter how simple it is?

We were before release.

 

[TheBoss1]

My only issue with horseback combat in Elden Ring is that you shouldn't get knocked off of Torrent unless he "dies." It's BS to get knocked off only to find out that he's still alive. I get that the horse shouldn't be able to tank hits until you personally die, but it's too easy to get knocked off.

Up your dexterity and you won't have this problem nearly enough. It's an intended game mechanic, and it forces you to make choices of what you're willing to live with.

As for the the topic, if you're not looking into the realism aspect of how a horse feels to ride, which shouldn't even be a thing since it's a fantasy rpg, then the controls are super responsive and you can do most of what you want to do without it feeling cumbersome. The only thing I dislike is that it is grouped in the item slot so you can make a mistake using flasks and other valuable items under pressure. There is a work around (on controller) but it still isn't simple since it requires more than one button press.

I still believe MGSV's horse is still the best overall though since it has some level of realism in how the horse gallops but is still easy to control, and it doesn't just appear out of thin air right in front of you. In Elden Ring, the way how you summon Torrent makes it an easy copout from tough situations that you didn't have in prior fromsoft games.

 

[Fitzchiv]

I've scrolled through the replies and not seen anyone else annoyed by the OP's need to put (mount) in the title.

I just...ok.

 

[6502]

Well, having not played the game, that video does not convince me.... it's worse than Yoshi...

 

[Aesius]

Up your dexterity and you won't have this problem nearly enough. It's an intended game mechanic, and it forces you to make choices of what you're willing to live with.

As for the the topic, if you're not looking into the realism aspect of how a horse feels to ride, which shouldn't even be a thing since it's a fantasy rpg, then the controls are super responsive and you can do most of what you want to do without it feeling cumbersome. The only thing I dislike is that it is grouped in the item slot so you can make a mistake using flasks and other valuable items under pressure. There is a work around (on controller) but it still isn't simple since it requires more than one button press.

I still believe MGSV's horse is still the best overall though since it has some level of realism in how the horse gallops but is still easy to control, and it doesn't just appear out of thin air right in front of you. In Elden Ring, the way how you summon Torrent makes it an easy copout from tough situations that you didn't have in prior fromsoft games.

Well that changes things. I had no idea your dex influenced your ability to stay on Torrent.

 

[TheBoss1]

Well that changes things. I had no idea your dex influenced your ability to stay on Torrent.

Yeah it isn't straightforward information but if you select the help button/key it will give you a few options. I think it's the "Explanation" option that will give you a breakdown of what each stat category consists of. Dex also helps with casting time and fall damage.

 

[The Real Napsta]

I've scrolled through the replies and not seen anyone else annoyed by the OP's need to put (mount) in the title.

I just...ok.

Explain.

 

[Arthimura]

Best horse combat I ever saw in a video-game.

It's even better that is balanced, in the sense you can use the horse against enemies and bosses in the wild, but in dungeons you have to stick to combat on foot.

 

[The Real Napsta]

Best horse combat I ever saw in a video-game.

It's even better that is balanced, in the sense you can use the horse against enemies and bosses in the wild, but in dungeons you have to stick to combat on foot.

The only one thats even remotely as fun is the MGSV Horse. Does anyone remember the name?