Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

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  1. kyleb2112
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    I feel like the professional reviewers miss the point of these games: they're like a gorgeous digital vacation for your brain. Trine is a giant dose of lavish scenery intended to transport you to an idealized fantasy world. That's what it's primarily trying to do, and it's fantastic at it.
    This one is by far the most polished version. My one criticism of previous Trines is you could    I feel like the professional reviewers miss the point of these games: they're like a gorgeous digital vacation for your brain. Trine is a giant dose of lavish scenery intended to transport you to an idealized fantasy world. That's what it's primarily trying to do, and it's fantastic at it.
    This one is by far the most polished version. My one criticism of previous Trines is you could kind of cheese your way through the puzzles with all wizard's conjured geometry. You often had an unsatisfied feeling that you didn't actually solve the puzzle, but just "got past it". Trine 4 is MUCH more satisfying. It's a far tighter game with simple, but clever puzzles. And it's just a fantastic stress reliever and escape from this horrible year we've been having. Just what I needed right now.    … Expand
  2. JaydenPickens
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Welcome back Trine! We missed you. Hello everyone. It's me, Jayden Pickens. I have returned from my slumber and the first thing I played through was Trine 4. What an amazing game this is. Let's start at the beginning. Trine 4 returns to the 2d style of Trine 1 & 2. It's not in 3d like Trine 3. Storywise, Trine 4 takes place some years/months after Trine 3... that is a fact proven byWelcome back Trine! We missed you. Hello everyone. It's me, Jayden Pickens. I have returned from my slumber and the first thing I played through was Trine 4. What an amazing game this is. Let's start at the beginning. Trine 4 returns to the 2d style of Trine 1 & 2. It's not in 3d like Trine 3. Storywise, Trine 4 takes place some years/months after Trine 3... that is a fact proven by something in Trine 4, but I won't reveal where. That's for you to find out. We have a new story involving a prince whose nightmares are overtaking every place he visits. This time our heroes are summoned by the astral academy headmaster to take care of the problem. That's the story. I loved all the references to the previous adventures of our heroes. If you remember previous games, you'll have a smile on your face many times. When it comes to the gameplay, it's basically Trine 2 but with some new mechanics, I love the fairy rope and dream shield the most. With all of our abilities we can now solve most of the puzzles in many ways, not just one. You can also upgrade your heroes, but I've finished the game 100% without spending even a point. That means you can finish the entire game without upgrading anything... it will certainly make the game harder, but if you enjoy the challenge like me then go for it. I don't need to tell you about the graphics, because they're gorgeous as usual. Sounds are nice too. Overall, this game is a must for anyone who liked the previous games. It's my fav part of Trine right after Trine: Enchanted Edition for which I will always have a soft spot. If you have never played Trine before, that's not a deal breaker. You won't understand some references, but you won't be lost either. Go buy this stuff on gog, steam or whatever (but, I'd recommend gog, because you actually get to keep your game, not rent it). Pickens approves!… Expand
  3. TheNoobPolice
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Thank you so much for this game.

    It took everything I loved about the franchise, polished it up and made the best of the series.

    Fantastic .
  4. CharlyPlayman
    Oct 27, 2019
    8
    Probably the best in the franchise. If you like platform games, this is a must.

    PROS: perfect gamepad controls + wonderful ambient + amazing graphics + great gameplay + different abitities depending of the character + etc
    CONS: wek story + a bit repetitive (always: stop and puzzle, stop and puzzle, and a battle from time to time)
  5. max1c
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    Great game especially for coop with friends. Lots of fun. Good voice over, good music, nice art. The only thing that should be improved is the difficulty. Fighting monsters is way too easy.
  6. molnibalage
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It is a great sequel of the great ancestors of the 1st and 2nd episodes. If you liked the first two episodes you will like also the 4th episode.

    It introduces some new game mechanics. There is only some harder puzzle during the whole game, reaching the end except these not so hard. Finding all of collectibles is not so easy but it is worth if you wish to unlock the end the small game in    It is a great sequel of the great ancestors of the 1st and 2nd episodes. If you liked the first two episodes you will like also the 4th episode.

    It introduces some new game mechanics. There is only some harder puzzle during the whole game, reaching the end except these not so hard. Finding all of collectibles is not so easy but it is worth if you wish to unlock the end the small game in the main menu (!).

    The game is not so long (10-15 hours) but it definitely worth to buy with 50% discount.    … Expand
  7. 15963574258
    Apr 27, 2020
    9
    Trine4 is still beautiful and has some lovely animals, which I really like. In addition, some scenes impressed me, which I found more beautiful than trine123, and the characters, jokes and stories were lovely. The downside of the game is that there are still too few bosses and battles are not fun. It's always a little flawed, but I love the series, and I love trine4's art and story style,Trine4 is still beautiful and has some lovely animals, which I really like. In addition, some scenes impressed me, which I found more beautiful than trine123, and the characters, jokes and stories were lovely. The downside of the game is that there are still too few bosses and battles are not fun. It's always a little flawed, but I love the series, and I love trine4's art and story style, and it makes me feel warm. It's also fun to play with friends online. I expect the series to go on and on.

    In addition, I know that making the game too difficult may affect sales. However, keeping it simple also made me think it wasn't fun enough to repeat.
    Anyway, I look forward to Frozenbyte making a better trine in the future.    … Expand
  8. Mardokari
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Красивая сказка. Атмосфера великолепна от игры прёт позитивом и любовью . Чувствуется что разработчики делали игру с любовью !!! Смело можно назвать игра для всей семьи !!!!!
  9. Torretta
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Lovely fairy tale-puzzle game. Game looks so beautiful, puzzle is not so hard, it heals my mind.
  10. doctor_awesome
    Dec 21, 2019
    10
    Trine 4 is a return to the 2.5D form of the classic Trine games many of us fondly remember. I can't imagine anyone who liked Trine 1 and 2 will be disappointed with this game. Yes, it is "more of the same", but it's not like there are any other beautiful, kindhearted fantasy puzzle platformers out there, so another Trine after so many years is very welcome.

    In this game our familiar    Trine 4 is a return to the 2.5D form of the classic Trine games many of us fondly remember. I can't imagine anyone who liked Trine 1 and 2 will be disappointed with this game. Yes, it is "more of the same", but it's not like there are any other beautiful, kindhearted fantasy puzzle platformers out there, so another Trine after so many years is very welcome.

    In this game our familiar trio of heroes are following an errant prince through storybook fantasy landscapes, solving puzzles and light platforming challenges as they go. I found the puzzles to be fairly easy, but there were still several that had me scratching my head for a while. The emphasis on this game seems to be traversing levels fairly quickly, with only a few real stumpers.

    They also have clamped down on the ability system and made it a lot tighter. In past games I remember you could go down certain skill paths that opened up unique solutions to puzzles, sometimes just through what felt like brute forcing it through conjuring a whole lot of blocks, for example. In this game it feels like your skill paths don't open up any new solutions to puzzles, which I actually kind of like as it makes the game feel a lot tighter.

    The only problem I've noticed is on PC the audio isn't quite right, i often can't hear characters talking over the background music and sounds. This can be mostly fixed by playing with the settings so it's not a big deal.

    Trine 4 is a great choice for anyone who likes some a good dose of puzzles and whimsy with their gaming. I'm so glad this game got made!    … Expand
  11. Tk4Bullet
    Dec 8, 2021
    7
    Definitely not a long game, but I enjoyed it though. Graphics 10/10, story 9/10, mechanics and levels were sometimes buggy where the archer wouldn't shoot, and there is a bug where you can't climb up and progress on the snowy level. Minus point for the snowy chapter which began a series of idiotic chapters after that one. Up to that level, the game was pretty enjoyable, but later not.Definitely not a long game, but I enjoyed it though. Graphics 10/10, story 9/10, mechanics and levels were sometimes buggy where the archer wouldn't shoot, and there is a bug where you can't climb up and progress on the snowy level. Minus point for the snowy chapter which began a series of idiotic chapters after that one. Up to that level, the game was pretty enjoyable, but later not. Additional minus points for horrific last boss made by a monkey, who has no slightest clue how to design a level. Biggest disappointing ever… Expand
  12. HTGamer
    Jun 23, 2021
    6
    Trine 4 is a co-op puzzle 2D platformer game, taking place in a fictional, lighthearted world of sword and sorcery. This game is a return to form for the developers, after the bad reviews they got for Trine 3.

    There is a story, but is rudimentary at best as it lacks any depth and ambition. It's just an excuse for the 3 heroes to go on a new adventure of puzzle-solving. The graphics    Trine 4 is a co-op puzzle 2D platformer game, taking place in a fictional, lighthearted world of sword and sorcery. This game is a return to form for the developers, after the bad reviews they got for Trine 3.

    There is a story, but is rudimentary at best as it lacks any depth and ambition. It's just an excuse for the 3 heroes to go on a new adventure of puzzle-solving.

    The graphics are gorgeous. There are 3D polygonal heroes, objects and NPCs set in a 2D world. And the music is nice. But the voice overs are mediocre.

    Gameplay-wise it's a standard puzzle 2D platformer game with physics-based objects that can be manipulated. Every room you visit is a puzzle that has to be solved, and every once in a while you have to fight some enemies or the occasional boss. This game's difficulty is quite low overall, but in the final third of the game there are a series of awful puzzles. Not difficult, but awfully designed. Not only that, the whole game's puzzles feel like they were designed around a single player who can switch characters at will, but aren't balanced well enough for 3 players. There are a few puzzles towards the end that me and my 2 mates couldn't pass through, I think we only beat them thanks to unexpected bugs and glitches, or physics that went haywire. I was having some fun in the first 12 chapters or so, but after that and until the end credits I had an unpleasant experience.

    I would play a Trine 5 in the future, but please balance the puzzles for 1, 2 and 3 players, not just 1. And make sure to design the puzzles in a better way.    … Expand
  13. Skaamit
    Dec 30, 2020
    8
    Played a version from GOG.com.

    Good and old «Trine 4» is returned. Well, something from the 3rd game was removed. But it still a good adventure without a very interesting story and characters, but wonderful environment and easy gameplay. I'm sorry what some good moments from «Trine 3: The Artifact Power» not placed here. The interactive mission select was very pretty, but here we    Played a version from GOG.com.

    Good and old «Trine 4» is returned. Well, something from the 3rd game was removed. But it still a good adventure without a very interesting story and characters, but wonderful environment and easy gameplay.

    I'm sorry what some good moments from «Trine 3: The Artifact Power» not placed here. The interactive mission select was very pretty, but here we have some kind of boring menu.

    I hope in the future franchise will be more changes like in the 3rd game, but with normal quality.    … Expand
  14. MJoZ
    Sep 23, 2022
    7
    I prefered playing the 3rd version of the game. This one is good, but more difficult for the kids to play.
  15. tjsanders
    Jan 9, 2020
    7
    Trine 4 is another solid installment in the Trine franchise, with much more of the same gameplay fans have come to expect. Its unique blend of platforming, puzzling, and combat challenges can keep up to three friends laughing together for a few casual gaming sessions.

    Trine 4 has a high level of polish and beautifully imagined levels, with backgrounds that stopped us in our tracks and    Trine 4 is another solid installment in the Trine franchise, with much more of the same gameplay fans have come to expect. Its unique blend of platforming, puzzling, and combat challenges can keep up to three friends laughing together for a few casual gaming sessions.

    Trine 4 has a high level of polish and beautifully imagined levels, with backgrounds that stopped us in our tracks and whimsical details hiding throughout the levels. The art direction of the series has truly evolved in a gorgeous way and the fourth installment is the most beautiful to date.

    Players will recognize many of the same tricks from previous games at their disposal, but the Wizard, Knight, and Rogue have some new tools to unlock as well. The pacing of the game is rather flat, but is punctuated by boss fights which are very cleverly done and provide a nice tempo change in difficulty when they arrive (the final boss is particularly good). Puzzles are rarely challenging - especially with three players at your disposal - but the sheer fun of actions like stacking boxes, swinging from hooks, and bouncing water off your shield makes sure that they're enjoyable regardless.

    The game is held back mostly by its writing, story, and characters. The narrative never quite hits the right chord between dramatic and humorous, and the characters are extremely flat - especially for heroes we've spent four games with.

    Regardless, probably the best game in the series to date and a fun package through-and-through. Highly recommended if you have a couple friends to accompany you on your adventure.    … Expand
  16. Mr_Robot
    Mar 9, 2020
    7
    Головоломки, как и сражения достаточно несложные, было на всю игру буквально пару над которыми пришлось подумать.Геймплей,саундтреки,графика хороши. Прошли с другом за день, опять же повторюсь игра не сложная, если вы обладатель трёхзначного iq играйте лучше в портал 2 xDГоловоломки, как и сражения достаточно несложные, было на всю игру буквально пару над которыми пришлось подумать.Геймплей,саундтреки,графика хороши. Прошли с другом за день, опять же повторюсь игра не сложная, если вы обладатель трёхзначного iq играйте лучше в портал 2 xD
  17. Sepherim
    Sep 29, 2020
    7
    Trine 4 es una buena continuación de la franquicia, que nos sumerge de nuevo en su mundo de cuento de hadas y nos reencuentra con los tres protagonistas de siempre. En buena medida es un juego muy continuista, que en vez de reinventar la saga lo que hace es depurar sus mecánicas y opciones jugables, haciendo que ahora los protagonistas y sus habilidades interactúen más entre si y, conTrine 4 es una buena continuación de la franquicia, que nos sumerge de nuevo en su mundo de cuento de hadas y nos reencuentra con los tres protagonistas de siempre. En buena medida es un juego muy continuista, que en vez de reinventar la saga lo que hace es depurar sus mecánicas y opciones jugables, haciendo que ahora los protagonistas y sus habilidades interactúen más entre si y, con ello, creando nuevos tipos de puzzles y situaciones. Lo cual, sin duda, es bienvenido y supone una buena base para un juego.

    Gráficamente el juego es bastante bonito, no tanto por la ejecución de unos gráficos ultrarrealistas que no tiene, sino por lo bien diseñados que están los entornos y personajes para tener ese ambiente y estética de cuento de hadas. Por su parte, el sonido cumple bien, aunque tampoco es que tenga nada particularmente destacable. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, el juego carece de bugs.

    Por todo ello, para aquellos que nos gusta la saga, es un paso en un sentido adecuado para la misma aunque, quizás, un tanto conservador de más. Un 6,5.    … Expand
  18. LazyLoad08
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Good co-op game and an improvement on the previous installment. It takes longer to finish the game and it doesn't feel too short. Ran into some performance issues.
  19. Oshiri_Maeda
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    Back to 2D! Honestly, it's just another Trine, still fun and simple, still lots of giggles playing with my mate and wife :D
    Devs really refined everything we love about this game :)
  20. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
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  21. Pteromyin0
    Sep 4, 2023
    8
    We 3 had lots of fun in coop and some good laughs at the sometimes wonky physics. Graphics are wonderful. The bosses present quite a challenge.

    Unfortunately, we got disconnected way too often. There is a quota on savegames which means you need to delete some everytime you want to join a lobby. You also have to re-spend your skill points every time.
  22. LionN
    Apr 13, 2022
    6
    Trine 4 became for me the 1st completed game from this series and left a good impression. In my opinion, the most important thing in it is not battles, history and puzzles, but a visual component and pleasant music that create the atmosphere of a very good fairy tale. But still, let's go through the cons. The game is designed for children, so you can't really find fault with simpleTrine 4 became for me the 1st completed game from this series and left a good impression. In my opinion, the most important thing in it is not battles, history and puzzles, but a visual component and pleasant music that create the atmosphere of a very good fairy tale. But still, let's go through the cons. The game is designed for children, so you can't really find fault with simple puzzles, but the variety of monsters can be very disappointing (bosses don't count, they are gorgeous here, even though there are few of them). Another minus is that the game is very short, we literally went through it in 2 times for 3-4 hours.But as I said, everything is interrupted by an amazing picture and musical accompaniment. Play it and you won't regret it!… Expand
  23. BARAO555
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    back to the known style and gameplay with upgrade in every part science the first game
  24. Aldo1
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Trine franchise it's the best in the 2.5D genre when it comes to delivering diverse gameplay with fantastic visuals and co-op experience.

    Trine 4 it is the best one so far.

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#70 Best PC Game of 2019

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    A pleasant return to the roots with something extra. Minor mistakes and some fights may slightly spoil the experience, but not enough to make fans stop playing. [Issue#299]
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 25, 2019
    80
    Trine is back and it hard to not see it as a success. The developers aren’t really trying to surprise us with anything here but the starved fans should welcome it as a really well made encore of Trine 2. [13/2019, p.82]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Nov 11, 2019
    78
    It feels as if Frozenbyte created this colorful, riveting platformer to prove to us and themselves that this series is far from over. The fate of Trine does seem bright, but the developers should really stop reusing their past ideas.
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