Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
Mar 30, 2021 5 years ago
Featuring an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns to the magic of 2.5D with the puzzle-platforming gameplay that defined a genre in Trine 1 and 2. Play as the three iconic heroes in the most extensive Trine adventure yet, complete with stunning new environments and dynamic, physics-based puzzles that fans have grown to know and love. After years apart, the Astral Academy has requested help from the three heroes to find Prince Selius, whose intensely dark nightmares have begun to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Encounter more epic boss fights than ever before, solve fascinating puzzles, unlock new skills, explore lush, vibrant landscapes, and experience a hauntingly beautiful new soundtrack by the composer of Trine 1-3. Additionally, and for the first time ever, Trine adds four-player co-op to its feature list.
What it’s like
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a return to form for the series, prioritizing its core identity as a physics-based puzzle platformer over the bloat of its predecessor. The experience centers on three distinct heroes—Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya—each offering unique movement mechanics that must be combined to solve intricate environmental puzzles. The tone is whimsical yet grounded in fairy-tale logic, supported by lush, hand-painted 2.5D visuals and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack that elevates the mood without overwhelming the gameplay. While the narrative serves as a lightweight framework for the action, the writing injects genuine charm and humor into the interactions between characters. Structurally, the game is level-based, focusing on tight controls and creative problem-solving rather than reflex-heavy combat. It shines brightest in co-op modes, where success relies entirely on communication and coordinating each character’s abilities to navigate vibrant, danger-filled landscapes.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCo-op / MultiplayerGameplay / MechanicsVisuals / ArtPacingPolish / PerformanceWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The combat is minimal and often feels like a distraction from the puzzle-solving core, making it less appealing to players seeking deep action mechanics. Additionally, while the puzzles are clever, they can occasionally become repetitive or overly reliant on trial-and-error if players struggle with the physics interactions.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, nintendolife.com, metacritic.com, gamingtrend.com, techraptor.net, games-genie.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 20197 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 20197 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 20197 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Oct 08, 20197 years ago |
| Google Stadia | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 30, 20215 years ago |
