Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

 PC
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 57 out of 155
  3. Negative: 23 out of 155

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    The spirit of the Trine has been restored! Trine 3 is the first game in the series that's in 3D. That's cool and all, but does it really matter? No. It's still the same awesome game, that the first part was. This one is definitely better than Trine 2 and the sh**ty dlc "Goblin Nickelback". Trine 3 gives us back the great puzzles of Trine 1. It features a lot of interesting enemies andThe spirit of the Trine has been restored! Trine 3 is the first game in the series that's in 3D. That's cool and all, but does it really matter? No. It's still the same awesome game, that the first part was. This one is definitely better than Trine 2 and the sh**ty dlc "Goblin Nickelback". Trine 3 gives us back the great puzzles of Trine 1. It features a lot of interesting enemies and ideas and the best level designs in the entire series. Sure, the rpg elements have been removed and the collectibles are easier to find, but that's nothing. What makes me happy here is that the Trine 1 spirit has been resurrected, there are no pointless secrets and chests filled with poems (I'm looking at you Trine 2), no irrational puzzles or goblins. Well, there are some goblins, but not for the entire game, which is a big relief! I would give this a 10/10, but the game is unfinished. The studio run out of funds and they just released what they were able to finish. This is just half of the game and it shows. It's short and the story ends abruptly with promises to be continued. But as far as I know there's no Trine 4 planned... which makes me quite sad. Once a strong series now decays, because of financial problems... this is sad. I hope this will be continued... I hope for Trine 3 Dlc or Trine 4... are they gonna do it? Time shall unveil. For now this is 8/10. Pickens approves!… Expand
  2. Jay_Pickens
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    The spirit of the Trine has been restored! Trine 3 is the first game in the series that's in 3D. That's cool and all, but does it really matter? No. It's still the same awesome game, that the first part was. This one is definitely better than Trine 2 and the sh**ty dlc "Goblin Nickelback". Trine 3 gives us back the great puzzles of Trine 1. It features a lot of interesting enemies andThe spirit of the Trine has been restored! Trine 3 is the first game in the series that's in 3D. That's cool and all, but does it really matter? No. It's still the same awesome game, that the first part was. This one is definitely better than Trine 2 and the sh**ty dlc "Goblin Nickelback". Trine 3 gives us back the great puzzles of Trine 1. It features a lot of interesting enemies and ideas and the best level designs in the entire series. Sure, the rpg elements have been removed and the collectibles are easier to find, but that's nothing. What makes me happy here is that the Trine 1 spirit has been resurrected, there are no pointless secrets and chests filled with poems (I'm looking at you Trine 2), no irrational puzzles or goblins. Well, there are some goblins, but not for the entire game, which is a big relief! I would give this a 10/10, but the game is unfinished. The studio run out of funds and they just released what they were able to finish. This is just half of the game and it shows. It's short and the story ends abruptly with promises to be continued. But as far as I know there's no Trine 4 planned... which makes me quite sad. Once a strong series now decays, because of financial problems... this is sad. I hope this will be continued... I hope for Trine 3 Dlc or Trine 4... are they gonna do it? Time shall unveil. For now this is 8/10. Pickens approves!… Expand
  3. Eero94
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    It takes a bit of time to get used to this 3d platform, but things quickly fall into place and you start to enjoy the different open areas. Big focus is still on puzzle solving and using different platforms to move forward. Graphics and soundtrack are just absolutely stellar.
  4. Veska
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    Buy and play. Sometimes god sents us something like this. This game is wonderfull with amazing gameplay. Combinations of 3D and 2D gave it new blood. And prize is good again. Only 15 euro for this? Dont wait for something, but it. It is amazing game with nice story, heroes and wonderfull graphic!
  5. Joshua123
    Aug 21, 2015
    10
    Do NOT listen to everyone else, this game is AMAZING. Gorgeous graphics, great puzzles, epic action, it all works! PLEASE buy this game and play it. You will not be disappointed.
  6. ADHGO
    Aug 22, 2015
    10
    Amazing game, mind blowing graphics, I encourage you to play it in 3D it will change the gameplay feeling, music makes you melt in to the wonderful environment,
  7. posthuman
    Aug 29, 2015
    8
    The new mechanic of moving into depth is great. Now the game has become truly 3D, and not only 2D game with 3D graphics. However, it brings problems. Often it is not clear which direction you should take to proceed further. This is not a big problem in single-player, but when two or three players start playing, it becomes very confusing at some points. Especially since camera does not moveThe new mechanic of moving into depth is great. Now the game has become truly 3D, and not only 2D game with 3D graphics. However, it brings problems. Often it is not clear which direction you should take to proceed further. This is not a big problem in single-player, but when two or three players start playing, it becomes very confusing at some points. Especially since camera does not move perfectly. The graphics, music and sound effects are great, and it seems like the the game engine used has improved because the game is faster and more responsive to controls than Trine 1 and Trine 2. It's a good sequel to the series. Worth playing.… Expand
  8. emett
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Trine 3 is a great game IMO. A great progression to 3d with you 3 favourite characters.
    Personally I think the issues about length are not valid. 3 of the best games I've played with nVidia 3D Vision 2.
    Well done FrozenByte.
  9. Letiste-Gaming
    May 18, 2016
    8
    Aunque los fans de la saga tienen toda la razón para quejarse por la simplificación del sistema y su abrupto final, estamos ante un título más que notable y un digno sucesor de la saga, que hará las delicias de los fans de los puzzles y de los plataformas, mientras nos ofrecen algunos de los mejores escenarios que se pueden ver en el panorama indie y unos puzzles muy originales.
  10. AstiX
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    I can't believe this game has so many mixed reviews. People are criticizing the switch to 3D, but this is a delightful game and the 3D aspect is wonderfully done. The world is stunningly vivid and the expanded freedom of movement the 3D brings is a breath of fresh air. Controling the heroes feels much easier, powers and skills pack more punch and have improved to be much simpler and moreI can't believe this game has so many mixed reviews. People are criticizing the switch to 3D, but this is a delightful game and the 3D aspect is wonderfully done. The world is stunningly vivid and the expanded freedom of movement the 3D brings is a breath of fresh air. Controling the heroes feels much easier, powers and skills pack more punch and have improved to be much simpler and more practical to use which makes gameplay all the more satisfying. Honestly, I like this one more than the previous Trine games.

    Sure, it's a bit shorter than its predecessors, but it's better that being longer than necessary with filler content and for what it is it's extremely polished and well crafted. Combat may be a bit easy, but it suits the relaxing tone of the game. The lack of upgrades actually made it more enjoyable for me. Trine 2 had me frustratingly stacking boxes, jumping into every hole to make sure I don't miss a single XP just so I can get the upgrades which kind of distracted from actually enjoying the game and the upgrades themselves felt a bit flat.

    I wish the devs hadn't received so much backlash for going 3D so they would've been motivated to further experiment and improve in this direction.    … Expand
  11. Tk4Bullet
    Jun 16, 2021
    8
    Trine 3 definitely feels shorter than 2 and 4, but was more enjoyable for me than the other parts. The graphics are great as usual. This part skipped the skill points part to improve your heroes, but instead they all have it from the beginning. The skippable quests could be removed in order to add some content to the main story.
  12. SilverOrlov
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    In general - the same Trine, only in 3D. In details - it is MUCH shorter and essentially torn on "half the word" (if the memory does not change me, the creators justified it by the fact that they had ambitious plans but lacked a budget and had to curtail these plans). And a very controversial decision to make the game-play in 3D. As the platformer game this version was often feltIn general - the same Trine, only in 3D. In details - it is MUCH shorter and essentially torn on "half the word" (if the memory does not change me, the creators justified it by the fact that they had ambitious plans but lacked a budget and had to curtail these plans). And a very controversial decision to make the game-play in 3D. As the platformer game this version was often felt uncomfortable.
    When I went through the game in 2015, in fact, it was interesting to go through this part, so I don’t want to put the “global dislike”. For the sake of completeness and meeting with your favorite heroes, I would advise you to play this game... but skipping this part you will not lose anything, since the Trine 4, as I read in news, will have nothing common with this game(about plot, not the characters).    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
93
#93 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    65
    “Measure thrice, cut once”, my shop class teacher used to say. It’s a shame no one told these words of wisdom to the guys from Frozenbyte. The addition of the third dimension turned out to be very costly, both literally (the game ends abruptly because the developers ran out of money) and figuratively (gameplay and puzzles are shallow in comparison to Trine 2). It’s not a bad game, it looks great, but it is a mediocre Trine. [11/2015, p.56]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Nov 11, 2015
    80
    Most if its initial problems of technical nature are now addressed and Trine 3 truly shines. It may be the shortest Trine to date, but its probably the most beautiful one.
    Read full review
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 12, 2015
    60
    Trine 3 is a game with a meaning for fans of the genre. You should not miss it if you count yourself into this group. But if you decide not to miss Trine 3 right now, or next year when Steam sales strike again, I leave it to your own personal preferences. [Issue#256]
See all critic reviews »