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Guide a wizard, knight, and thief through a 2.5D fantasy quest, combining their abilities to solve puzzles and pursue a prince.
Released 08 Oct 2019
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The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.
Developed by Frozenbyte · Published by Frozenbyte
Wizard Amadeus, knight Pontius, and thief Zoya set out to find Prince Selius, whose dark dreams are spilling into the waking world and threatening the realm.
This 2.5D puzzle-platform adventure sends the heroes through fairytale landscapes filled with platforming challenges, environmental puzzles, hidden collectibles, and occasional combat.
Play solo or cooperatively, switching between the heroes and combining their distinct abilities to manipulate objects and overcome obstacles. Progress through skill unlocks, with puzzles tailored to the number of players.
In this helpfulness-selected sample, players often enjoy the detailed fantasy environments and the teamwork involved in solving puzzles with the three heroes' different abilities. Reviewers also appreciate the range of possible puzzle solutions and the atmospheric music. Some find the puzzles too easy or repetitive, while others describe them as challenging; combat is a recurring point of criticism.
The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger.
Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows.
Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike!
Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests.
Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op.
Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes.
Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players.
Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills.
Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action!
Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 39 |
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| Players | 1–4 |
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| Multiplayer | Trine 4 supports both solo play and cooperative multiplayer. The store description states local and online multiplayer with up to 4 players, specifically local co-op and online play. Multiplayer puzzles scale to player count, and reviews repeatedly describe the game as a co-op-focused experience. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No modding or multiplayer mod support is mentioned in the provided information. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 4 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
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