Torrent > Roach
Well, well, well.
Last night CD Projekt said they’reworking on a new Witcher game.
One thing I failed to mention, though, was Roach, Geralt’s horse.
I’m sure Roach has a great personality, I’m sure he’s very kind.
But from a purely professional standpoint, I can’t stand him.
He’s hardly smooth in the stirrups, nor can he really climb anything substantial.
I’m excited for The Witcher 4, whatever form it might take.
Aside from that, I bet it’ll have a mount.
Perhaps the return of Roach from The Witcher 3 - or at least, a spiritual successor.
Thing is, I’m already preparing for disappointment.
“, and you turn to find your horse trotting into a tree.
Then you’ve got Torrent’s majestic handling in all manner of situations.
I mean, he’s built for fights, where sharp corners and near-misses are commonplace.
He’s a Land Rover made for off-road trails in misty woods and scorched sands.
Perhaps not a show horse with a sheen and defined muscles, but sturdy and all-purpose.
In many ways, riding Roach doesn’t feel dissimilar to being in a chariot.
Easily Torrent’s greatest assets are his magical hooves.
There’s no science behind it, no reasoning for Torrent’s spectralness or Mario-like talents.
He’s just a spectral horse who does spectral things.
You might be thinking, “Torrent doesn’t have any personality.”
Nor does Roach, really, right?
Roach means something to me because he means something to Geralt.
Otherwise, that’s your lot.
But in-game he gets on my nerves.
Turn to Torrent and he may be quiet, but there’s a personal connection there.
We’ve been through thick and thin!
We’ve hopped through Caelid together and nutmegged giants.
I suppose if The Witcher 4 doesn’t have a horse with a double jump it’s okay.
You’ve ruined horses for me.
