Trine 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 757 Ratings

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  1. dumle
    Aug 23, 2012
    5
    Trine 2 is an extremely beautiful game, now that i have said that lets talk about the actual gameplay. Technically everything works perfectly alright and the gameplay is overall decent. The problem however is that the gameplay is really to simple and to recognizable. Puzzles is basically you levitating stuff to get to shiny balls in the air and if you are aiming for a complete playthroughTrine 2 is an extremely beautiful game, now that i have said that lets talk about the actual gameplay. Technically everything works perfectly alright and the gameplay is overall decent. The problem however is that the gameplay is really to simple and to recognizable. Puzzles is basically you levitating stuff to get to shiny balls in the air and if you are aiming for a complete playthrough that is what you are going to be doing the majority of the time, and after a while it gets to be a chore. The upgrade system doesn't really motivate you either since its pretty basic stuff you unlock. Now the combat and platforming works well enough but is hardly challenging and its pretty standard. Now i might seem a little negative here but the gameplay is simply alright and not great and that is a shame considering how visually pleasing it looks and how talented the developer seem to be. Still if you expect a beautiful standard platformer you wont be disappointed.… Expand
  2. jim109109
    Dec 15, 2012
    6
    Everyone begins their review with "this game is so beautiful I **** my pants". Well let me tell you I did not **** my pants because beneath the visuals is the EXACT SAME GAME AS THE FIRST TRINE. Literally, the same. Minus the online mode. As with the first Trine my issue with this game is the complete lack of challenge which inevitably leads to apathy and boredom. Any of the "puzzles" canEveryone begins their review with "this game is so beautiful I **** my pants". Well let me tell you I did not **** my pants because beneath the visuals is the EXACT SAME GAME AS THE FIRST TRINE. Literally, the same. Minus the online mode. As with the first Trine my issue with this game is the complete lack of challenge which inevitably leads to apathy and boredom. Any of the "puzzles" can be skipped by abusing the wizard's box mechanic. I have done approximately no puzzles the right way. I have passed all the levels in 5 minutes after after an hour I was done with Trine 2. That is to say, it's a casual game for people who are bad at games.… Expand
  3. breslin
    Dec 17, 2011
    7
    Amazing artwork carries this game above many similar games in the block-stacking genre. Among the best of this genre is "Wake the Royalty", and in fact the level design in Royalty is superior. A well-designed level has a denouement or "eureka!" moment, where the whole design of the level makes sense, when the solution is revealed. Trine, instead, is about stacking blocks. Climb and repeat.Amazing artwork carries this game above many similar games in the block-stacking genre. Among the best of this genre is "Wake the Royalty", and in fact the level design in Royalty is superior. A well-designed level has a denouement or "eureka!" moment, where the whole design of the level makes sense, when the solution is revealed. Trine, instead, is about stacking blocks. Climb and repeat. That's basically it. I wonder what people would rate this game if we simplified the artwork, and just consider the game-play mechanics. It's unfortunate that so little work went into puzzle design. Finally, this game is nothing like Lost Vikings. Vikings had great denouement moments in each level; that was a puzzle-design masterpiece.… Expand
  4. 88dizi88
    Jan 22, 2012
    5
    The graphics are simply splendid. The responsiveness of the controls and the puzzle, environment and enemy variety have drastically increased from the original Trine. However, the simple combat mechanics and simple puzzles just make the game feel very flat. When playing in co-op mode, almost all the puzzles can be bypassed by levitating your partner across the screen. It's get dullThe graphics are simply splendid. The responsiveness of the controls and the puzzle, environment and enemy variety have drastically increased from the original Trine. However, the simple combat mechanics and simple puzzles just make the game feel very flat. When playing in co-op mode, almost all the puzzles can be bypassed by levitating your partner across the screen. It's get dull very fast. For an average person who plays video games, the is a very rudimentary game.… Expand
  5. CTMWood
    Dec 31, 2011
    6
    A very pretty 2D platformer, but still, a 2-D platformer. As another reviewer has already stated, this genre has been done to death, and in gameplay terms Trine2 doesn't really bring anything new to the table. The difficulty is hardly challenging either, I'm pretty sure my co-op partner and I managed to simply skip 50% of the puzzles by simply floating over them on a levitated box. It'sA very pretty 2D platformer, but still, a 2-D platformer. As another reviewer has already stated, this genre has been done to death, and in gameplay terms Trine2 doesn't really bring anything new to the table. The difficulty is hardly challenging either, I'm pretty sure my co-op partner and I managed to simply skip 50% of the puzzles by simply floating over them on a levitated box. It's definitely a game to play with your girlfriend or friends who don't play many games, but the regular gamer will pick this up and blast through it in a day without looking back.… Expand
  6. 1000000000001
    Dec 23, 2011
    7
    not the biggest fan of how i basically have to cheat every puzzle. i manage to beat them but know i never did them correctly, but i cant be that angry at a game which looks this beautiful. seriously impressive graphically but i thought the gameplay was a little lackluster. still mild enjoyable and worth a reccomendation
  7. PrincessSunny
    Aug 9, 2012
    6
    As everyone has said, the graphics are really great in Trine and interesting to look at. The game is smooth, the voice acting is nice and the co-op is very easy to use. But that's about it. In terms of gameplay, I found it fairly flat and really inferior to 'proper' puzzle games. It seems promising at the start as it introduces cool concepts like pipes and growing plants but it doesn'tAs everyone has said, the graphics are really great in Trine and interesting to look at. The game is smooth, the voice acting is nice and the co-op is very easy to use. But that's about it. In terms of gameplay, I found it fairly flat and really inferior to 'proper' puzzle games. It seems promising at the start as it introduces cool concepts like pipes and growing plants but it doesn't really seem to develop from there. It seemed like 90% of the puzzles just required you to hit a switch and/or levitate yourself over a ledge at the right time. Admittedly, I might have just been doing it wrong but I played with my friend and we couldn't figure out the 'proper' solutions if there were any other than just levitating across. In this regard, as my friend was playing the mage I found the game very simple as he did all the levitating and pipe twisting and throwing whereas I just had to occasionally stand in a particular spot and wait, or kill the generic goblin-type mobs by spam clicking the mouse. Additionally, as it's not particularly cheap for an indie game, it felt a bit too short.… Expand
  8. Duskspark
    Jun 13, 2013
    7
    "Trine 2" is a gorgeous game that easily pleases those who are fond of either platform-, puzzle- and fantasy-games. However, its very child-friendly storytelling and rather easy puzzles are the unfortunate downsides, combined with an experience that is rather quickly forgotten.
  9. SkySlam
    Oct 4, 2015
    5
    Played with 2 friends. The game has amazing graphics, smooth controls, pretty magical immersion. The problem is that it felt more like reading a novel than playing a game.
    The puzzles are too easy/predictable and the encounters are just boring.
    A total hit on the atmosphere part, but a big miss on the actual gameplay/fun. My advice is to buy Trine 2 only if on sale, and if you have a    Played with 2 friends. The game has amazing graphics, smooth controls, pretty magical immersion. The problem is that it felt more like reading a novel than playing a game.
    The puzzles are too easy/predictable and the encounters are just boring.
    A total hit on the atmosphere part, but a big miss on the actual gameplay/fun.
    My advice is to buy Trine 2 only if on sale, and if you have a couple of friends willing to share this experience with you.    … Expand
  10. ChoicestGames
    Sep 9, 2013
    7
    While Trine 2 usually has multiple ways of approaching puzzles, the overall plot is rather linear meaning it doesn't really encourage replays. The plot is also a cringe-worthy children's fairy tale but if you can get past these flaws, you'll find a beautiful and fun puzzle co-op game that is suitable for casual gamers, puzzle fanatics or your kids.
  11. mckw
    Oct 26, 2013
    6
    A indy platformer has never been this visually appealing to me, not only that, it offers some really decent co-operative puzzle aspects. However, it is a huge ton of rinse and repeat in this game, which made me frankly quite bored and unimpressed halfway through, the collectables are garbage and exploring in this game is not rewarding. Still a decent game.
  12. AWG
    Aug 1, 2013
    6
    If you are 1) a little tomboy girl, 2) a person who really likes to get bored by dull platformers with awesome visuals but poor gameplay or 3) a 25yo action figures collector who has not had sex yet, then this game is for you. Elsewhere don't even try.
  13. grrrr
    Jan 18, 2014
    7
    I am not fan of a puzzle games but this one caught me. Riddles are not so hard on normal difficult so you can enjoy its gorgeous graphics and amazing music. Nice game.
  14. jimbobslimbob
    Dec 10, 2014
    5
    An endearing, charming, fun and very pretty co-op platformer with puzzles. A great one to play with friends - made even easier thanks to couch co-op for up to 3 people.

    Jimbo Rating: 5/10
  15. Tk4Bullet
    May 31, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics are very good, yet my GF and I didn't like it very much, every lvl after like hushing grove had some terrible desing made us reconsider playing the next chapters. Chapters such as belly of the beast or cloudy isles were made specially to make life harder and **** players. We didn't even bother collecting all the exp bottles because only a masochist would give a damn about them, when a level itself is too idiotic. In most of cases i can create 4 blocks and get anywhere. In terms of DLC you need to pick up all the collectible poems and paintings to unlock the last chapter but it wasn't even that worth it. Good thing you can pirate stuff so I didn't waste money.… Expand
  16. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    7
    Trine 2 is a side-scrolling, puzzle-platform game developed by Frozenbyte. Trine 2 is a puzzle-platform game, requiring the player to use the skills of the three characters, Amadeus the wizard, Zoya the thief, and Pontius the knight, to navigate each game level. As with the first game, the mystical "Trine" has bound the three characters together into one common entity, and thus the playerTrine 2 is a side-scrolling, puzzle-platform game developed by Frozenbyte. Trine 2 is a puzzle-platform game, requiring the player to use the skills of the three characters, Amadeus the wizard, Zoya the thief, and Pontius the knight, to navigate each game level. As with the first game, the mystical "Trine" has bound the three characters together into one common entity, and thus the player controls only one character which can be switched to the other two at any time. Each of the characters has unique abilities: Amadeus can use magic to grab onto certain objects in the game world, and create boxes and planks to be used to get around; Zoya can strike at objects with her arrows, and grapple onto certain surfaces; and Pontius is strong in combat against foes, can bash apart walls, and deflect projectiles with his shield. A combination of these elements is necessary to complete each stage in the game's world.… Expand

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#26 Best PC Game of 2011
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#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
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#41 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Oct 8, 2012
    96
    Our heroes from the Trine universe are back at it again, whether they want to be or not.
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  2. Computer Games Online RO
    Mar 29, 2012
    83
    The short duration of the adventure is balanced by the constant number of puzzles and the fact that they had to be designed for solo and co-op play. But the first time you fire up Trine 2, the best way to do it is with patience and taking time to contemplate the scenery.
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Mar 1, 2012
    80
    Solid puzzling, decent combat and gorgeous art - all for cheap! [March 2012, p.60]
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