In a new harsh but somewhat true meme (depending on your stance regarding game realism),The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredfans have compared the game’s horses toRed Dead Redemption 2’s, and it’s not the most flattering comparison. Horses are readily available inOblivion, with a lot of players choosing to just steal a horse instead of purchasing one, and some players not using them at all. But whether they are with you or not, they are quite independent, unlike the horses inRDR2.
In a Reddit post from userTPose-Heavy, this meme showsa stark contrast between the way horses behave inOblivion Remasteredversus how they behave inRDR2.How much you value fun video game logic versus immersive realism might land you in one camp over the other in terms of preference. The meme displays how much more effort players have to put in for their horses inRDR2, such as feeding them, cleaning them, and protecting them, whileOblivionhorses don’t require any maintenance.
Elder Scrolls Fan Compares Horses From Oblivion Remastered & RDR2
Two Different Breeds Of Horses
The horses have been a hot topic for discussion inOblivionsince the original release of the game back in 2006. Most of that discussion was aimed at thecontroversial horse armor DLC, which might have put a spotlight on all things horse-related in the game. The reason for all that discourse? It’s simply cosmetic, and theOblivionhorses do not require any maintenance and stay by your sideas a noble and loyal steed, no matter what is happening in-game, including providing occasional combat assistance.
There are19 different types of horses inRDR2, and they all have their own stats, such as speed and handling. They also require maintenance, like grooming, in order toraise your bond level with horsesin the game. They also get spooked fairly easily, and will often flee if there is too much gunfire. Some weapons and outfits also had to be holstered on the horse, which adds realism,but all the horse care might be too much for some playersthat just want a horse for transportation.
Our Take: RDR2’s Horses Prioritized Realism Over Fun
The Oblivion Horses Are Simple
Red Dead Redemption 2was widely praised for its attention to detail and realism, such as having to wear thick coats in snowy areas, but thegame might have been too realisticfor some players, given how much maintenance the horses require, in addition to other gameplay elements. On the other hand, horses are not realistic at all inOblivion Remasteredand exist as simple transportation and not much else. Sometimes, less is more, andwith theOblivionhorses having less mechanics and depth, it opens up more room for simple fun instead.
Though, it must be said, the level of detail is impressive inRed Dead Redemption 2, and plenty of players really enjoyed the horses in that game.The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredis an update of an almost 20-year-old game, so it is only natural that it is less realistic than a game that was released in 2018. Still, sometimes it is better to prioritize fun over realism, and this debate will surely be ongoing for many years to come.
