Heroes on Horseback Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tennessee Walker

There are nineteen breeds of horse the player can ride in the standard, offline version of 'Red Dead Redemption 2'. Horses are important in the game as the primary means of traversing the large open world map and the game requires players to bond with their horse if the horse is to remain calm in dangerous situations such as shootouts. Each of the different breeds in 'Red Dead Redemption 2' has different statistics and characteristics and they are grouped into five types based on these stats. The Tennessee Walker is a horse of the riding type with eight different coat styles available in the game.

'Red Dead Redemption 2' serves as a prequel for the game 'Red Dead Redemption' and was released in 2018 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with a Windows PC version appearing the following year. The game has a Western setting and can be played in either the first or third person.

Answer: Assassin's Creed Odyssey

'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' is a game in the 'Assassin's Creed' franchise and was released in 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PCs. The game is set in Ancient Greece during the time of the Peloponnesian War between the city states of Athens and Sparta. The game allows players to choose whether to play as one of two siblings with the other sibling becoming one of the main antagonists of the game. Due to this choice players can select to play as a male or female character.

The game uses the third person perspective and features a large open world map. To help the player navigate this large world they are given a horse near the start of the game. When asked to select a horse the character of Marcos introduces them and implies each one has different strengths but in reality there seems to be little difference between them. Once you have selected a horse it is given the name Phobos and can be called to your side throughout the game as required.

Answer: The Sims 4

'The Sims 4' is the fourth major game in 'The Sims' series of games and was originally released for PC and Mac in 2015, with versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles released in 2017. The game sees players control the lives of human like characters called sims as well as featuring extensive options for building homes and other properties for them.

'Horse Ranch' was released in 2023 as an expansion pack for 'The Sims 4'. The pack added the ability to build ranch type properties where Sims can look after and ride horses. The pack also added various 'Western' themed items of decor and clothing.

Answer: Barbie Horse Adventures

'Barbie Horse Adventures' is a series of video games aimed at children based around horse care and horse riding all featuring the doll Barbie as the central character.

'Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride' was first released in 2003 for PC. In this game Barbie has to find out what happened to her friend Barbara's horse which is missing. The player has to explore the countryside in the game and solve puzzles to uncover the mystery.

'Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue' was also released in 2003 but was a title for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles rather than PC. In this game the character has to locate and round up missing horses and foals which have escaped after a storm blew open the ranch gate.

Answer: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' was originally released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PCs, a version for the Nintendo Switch was released in 2019 and versions for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S appeared in 2022. The game is the third title in 'The Witcher' series of video games which are based on the novel series of the same title by Andrzej Sapkowski.

The game uses the third person perspective and has an open world format which the player can explore either on foot or on horseback. The main character is a monster slayer called Geralt of Rivia who has a horse called Roach which players can call as required during the game.

Answer: Legend of Zelda

'The Legend of Zelda' games are a series of games featuring the characters of Link and Princess Zelda who must save the land of Hyrule. The first game in the series was released in 1986 for the Nintendo Famicom console with a version for the Nintendo Entertainment System released the following year.

'Ocarina of Time' was released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64 console. This title saw a switch from the 2D top down graphics of previous titles to 3D graphics and a third-person perspective for game play. 'Ocarina of Time' was the first game in the series to introduce a horse for Link to ride. By riding Link can travel more quickly but is restricted to only being able to use arrows to attack.

Answer: Black Ops II

'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' was released in 2012 as a sequel to the original 'Black Ops' title. It was originally released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U consoles as well as PC. The game is a first person shooter with levels set in both the 1980s and 2025.

Horses are used in three missions in the game, Old Wounds, Time and Fate and I.E.D. These missions are set in 1980s Afghanistan and see the player ally with members of the Mujahideen to fight against the Soviet invaders. Players are able to use any weapons they have equipped while riding horses.

Answer: Ghost of Tsushima

'Ghost of Tsushima' was released in 2020 for the PlayStation 4 console with a PlayStation 5 version released in 2021. The game is set in Japan in the 13th century during the time of the Mongol invasion. The game is an open world, third-person, action-adventure game in which the player controls the character of Jin Sakai, a Samurai who must fight against the Mongol invaders.

One of the first tasks in the game following the tutorial section is to select a horse for Jin Sakai. The player is presented with a choice of different coloured horses and must select one. There is no difference in play style or statistics between the horses the player is merely selecting the colour of the horse.

Answer: True

'Mario Sports Superstars' was released for the Nintendo 3DS console in 2017. The game features characters from the 'Mario' franchise competing in various sports. The sports featured are soccer, baseball, tennis, golf and horse racing.

This game was the first time the sport of horse racing was featured in a 'Mario' game. Players have to race each other on horseback around a track while jumping over or avoiding various obstacles. Horses can be customised by the player who can select different types and colours which all affect the stats of the horse.

Answer: Cavalry

'Battlefield 1' is a first person shooter game set during World War I. The game was released in 2016 for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles alongside a version for PCs.

The First World War was one of the last major conflicts that saw significant uses of horse mounted troops and as such the developers chose to include horses in the game. In the multiplayer mode players can select to spawn as a cavalry class character in which case they will spawn with a horse. Players can fight on horseback using either the Russian 1895 cavalry rifle or a sabre sword.