: Many players appreciate that Torrent can be mounted and dismounted instantly, which avoids the tedious animations found in more "realistic" games like Red Dead Redemption 2 .

Players often debate the mechanics of Torrent, the spectral steed used for navigation and combat in Elden Ring . Reviews range from praising its utility to criticizing its feel compared to other games.

“Torrent is probably one of the best examples of how to have proper horse riding in a game.” Reddit · r/Eldenring · 4 years ago

“All horse riding in video games should be like Torrent, double jump being optional of course, but it makes sense in ER universe.” Reddit · r/Eldenring · 2 years ago

Community members on forums often share contrasting experiences regarding the horse riding mechanics.