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- Platform: Windows XP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 12 and Over
- Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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Trine takes three heroes with unique abilities and blends mindlessly entertaining action with thought-provoking physics into a truly superb title boasting genuine puzzles and addictive gameplay. Heroes create, destroy and interact with physics-simulated objects and enemies in order to solve various puzzles and combat situations in an adventure across beautifully rendered environments.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
The thoughtful gameplay in this excellent platformer reminded me a lot of the (now rather elderly) "Project Eden", in that it superficially looks like an action game but is far more about puzzle solving and brain power than quick reflexes and pixel-perfect jumping. The regular placements of respawning points means that the puzzles are always challenging, but never impossible and seldom punishing.
As a single player experience it is very satisfying but it really comes into its own as a two-player game. With one player using the ketboard and mouse and the other a compatible joypad, two (or three with a second joypad) can play on one PC. The pleasure of jumping from a precarious tower of magically-summoned boxes and planks, swinging from a high beam then transforming into a knight and smacking the undead is only beaten by the pleasure of doing all that then using telekinesis to fly a friend on a wobbly magic box to get to the final secret area on the level.
The physics engine used for this game is outstanding, with balancing on teeter-totter boards a particularly realistic experience, and the response of platforms and cogs to weight or pulling a frequent source of pleasure.
Not all controllers work well with the game, and I had to buy an XBox 360 controller to get things working smoothly. Similarly, the wizard character plays well with the mouse/keyboard combination but less well with the joypad. This is why I grade the game 4 not 5. This is a minor niggle, however, and I would recommend this thoughtful and well produced game to any fans of good games.
As a single player experience it is very satisfying but it really comes into its own as a two-player game. With one player using the ketboard and mouse and the other a compatible joypad, two (or three with a second joypad) can play on one PC. The pleasure of jumping from a precarious tower of magically-summoned boxes and planks, swinging from a high beam then transforming into a knight and smacking the undead is only beaten by the pleasure of doing all that then using telekinesis to fly a friend on a wobbly magic box to get to the final secret area on the level.
The physics engine used for this game is outstanding, with balancing on teeter-totter boards a particularly realistic experience, and the response of platforms and cogs to weight or pulling a frequent source of pleasure.
Not all controllers work well with the game, and I had to buy an XBox 360 controller to get things working smoothly. Similarly, the wizard character plays well with the mouse/keyboard combination but less well with the joypad. This is why I grade the game 4 not 5. This is a minor niggle, however, and I would recommend this thoughtful and well produced game to any fans of good games.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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These are the years of PC gaming that will be known as the Underdog Era: full of indie masterpieces and megapublishers flops. World Of Goo, Mount & Blade, I-Fluid,CRAYON PHYSICS, Defense Grid, all released by small independent companies, were rewarded by much better financial returns than overhyped behemoths of the likes of RED ALERT 3, ANNO 1404 and SPORE. It was not unexpected; after all, just like Limited Installations, greed only pays for a limited number of turns.
TRINE is an excellent physics action/arcade game. You control three interchangeable characters (a thief, a wizard and a warrior). Each has his/hers special abilities, from shooting griping hooks to levitating objects and smashing things up. At any point, you can select which one suits you best. Obstacles have to be turned, balanced, jumped over or simply smashed. Enemies have to be wiped out. And vials have to be discovered and collected before reaching the goal.
Between levels there are checkpoints but, annoyingly, no regular saving is possible (hence the star withheld). If a character dies you are only left with the other(s) to finish off the level. If it is impossible without the missing character(s)' abilities you can always revert to the last checkpoint.
The graphics are just beautiful! If you have seen the DIABLO III trailers, they are comparable. PhysX is required however, so nVIDIA gamers rejoice.
The sounds and voices are nicely done and clearly add to the enjoyment of the game.
Overall, I have been playing this gem for almost a week now and apart for the checkpoint saves I can only say good things about it.
TRINE comes with STEAM (in fact it was released first on that platform) and you will need to be online to post accomplishments - but there are neither limits on the number of installations nor any RootKits of the likes of SecuROM.
RECOMMENDED!
TRINE is an excellent physics action/arcade game. You control three interchangeable characters (a thief, a wizard and a warrior). Each has his/hers special abilities, from shooting griping hooks to levitating objects and smashing things up. At any point, you can select which one suits you best. Obstacles have to be turned, balanced, jumped over or simply smashed. Enemies have to be wiped out. And vials have to be discovered and collected before reaching the goal.
Between levels there are checkpoints but, annoyingly, no regular saving is possible (hence the star withheld). If a character dies you are only left with the other(s) to finish off the level. If it is impossible without the missing character(s)' abilities you can always revert to the last checkpoint.
The graphics are just beautiful! If you have seen the DIABLO III trailers, they are comparable. PhysX is required however, so nVIDIA gamers rejoice.
The sounds and voices are nicely done and clearly add to the enjoyment of the game.
Overall, I have been playing this gem for almost a week now and apart for the checkpoint saves I can only say good things about it.
TRINE comes with STEAM (in fact it was released first on that platform) and you will need to be online to post accomplishments - but there are neither limits on the number of installations nor any RootKits of the likes of SecuROM.
RECOMMENDED!
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
Trine is essentially a glossy remake of the classic puzzle game The Lost Vikings.
The graphics and visual effects are gorgeous, colourful and in 3D. The gameplay is in 2D (you can't move in and out of the screen). It's a platform game with puzzles.
You have three characters you can switch between, each with their own abilities: the thief has an extendable rope (think Spiderman/Bionic Commando/Castlevania) and bow & arrow, the knight has a shield (to block fireballs etc) and a sword, the wizard can move remote items or conjure up a useful cube.
Your task is to move through deliciously drawn locations keeping all three alive past spikes, fireballs and enemies whilst picking up flasks for health and experience. You are continually challenged to plan your next move and then to execute it.
You can't save anywhere you like, but checkpoints are frequent. If characters die either trot back to the last checkpoint or see if you can make it to the next one. At checkpoints dead characters reappear. This usually isn't frustrating.
The animation of the characters and objects is extremely good, with very lifelike physics that not only look great, but also are integral to the puzzles.
I adore this game. It is fun, beautifully crafted and satisfying to solve. A very polished revival of a successful formula and a refreshing change from FPS and RTS games.
For me Trine beats both Braid and World of Goo. I lift my hat to the fantastic Finnish developers (Frozen Byte).
The graphics and visual effects are gorgeous, colourful and in 3D. The gameplay is in 2D (you can't move in and out of the screen). It's a platform game with puzzles.
You have three characters you can switch between, each with their own abilities: the thief has an extendable rope (think Spiderman/Bionic Commando/Castlevania) and bow & arrow, the knight has a shield (to block fireballs etc) and a sword, the wizard can move remote items or conjure up a useful cube.
Your task is to move through deliciously drawn locations keeping all three alive past spikes, fireballs and enemies whilst picking up flasks for health and experience. You are continually challenged to plan your next move and then to execute it.
You can't save anywhere you like, but checkpoints are frequent. If characters die either trot back to the last checkpoint or see if you can make it to the next one. At checkpoints dead characters reappear. This usually isn't frustrating.
The animation of the characters and objects is extremely good, with very lifelike physics that not only look great, but also are integral to the puzzles.
I adore this game. It is fun, beautifully crafted and satisfying to solve. A very polished revival of a successful formula and a refreshing change from FPS and RTS games.
For me Trine beats both Braid and World of Goo. I lift my hat to the fantastic Finnish developers (Frozen Byte).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not one for those with no friends
I tried to once play this on my own- just no fun at all. Just find 2 mates pick a character each and everytime they are around go for the next level- preferably find mates who... Read more
Published 25 days ago by rayner
Not bad, but far from great...
I really wanted to try this game after looking at several clips and trailers. I loved the look of the old school fantasy style with the pointy hats and sorcery. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Olly
AS GOOD AS ITS CLAIMED TO BE
THIS ONE OF THE BEST PC PLATFORM GAMES OUT THERE FOR SURE
DEFINETLY PLAY IT ON A CONTROL PAD AS USING THE KEYBOARD MAKES IT A BIT TRICKY
ALSO A DECENT... Read more
DEFINETLY PLAY IT ON A CONTROL PAD AS USING THE KEYBOARD MAKES IT A BIT TRICKY
ALSO A DECENT... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Laura Swift
It's a platormer
I found the game really annoying. My main grievance is with the graphics artist - yes it all looks very pretty, but I lost count of the number of times when I unexpectedly fell... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tooms79
Much more than it looks
When i bought this for £10 i expected a short platformer i would complete in 3 hours and never touch again. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anonymous
Great linear game!
I was a bit skeptical of this game, but it has been fantastic fun! I love the ability of being able to flip between 3 characters (which you can do very quickly) and each chapter... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Cyberella
A refreshing game
Trine is one of those rarities that doesn't look that great at first view (despite colorful graphics and a great sound and music ambience), but reveal their richness while... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Denis Rocca
A charming, beautiful and soothing platformer
First things first:
Make no mistake, Trine is a beautiful looking game.
In a world where games are made to more resemble realistic warzones or racetracks (and where the... Read more
Make no mistake, Trine is a beautiful looking game.
In a world where games are made to more resemble realistic warzones or racetracks (and where the... Read more
Published 21 months ago by GizmoGeek
Gorgeous, charming platform/rpg/physics puzzles. Just buy the damn...
This game is an absolute steal, the developers have created a magical world I want to live in. The music, gfx and ambiance are awesome. The controls and physics are spot on. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Harvey Earl
One of the best games of 2009
For many gamers who grew up with the gaming boom of the late '80s/early '90s, the long, slow demise of the platforming genre has been sad to watch, like a neglected childhood pet... Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2010 by Trigger
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