Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Impulsegamer
    Oct 28, 2019
    70
    Despite the relative simplicity of Trine 4’s early puzzles, I really enjoyed my time with the 7-hour adventure. The game looks absolutely gorgeous with a fantastic variety of interesting environments to explore that are absolutely bursting with life. The story won’t be remembered this time next year, but it’s a fun, light-hearted tale that really brings the whole adventure together. The physics-based puzzle-platforming is better than ever and it still feels fun to shoot, swing and levitate your way through lengthy levels filled with puzzles. Trine 4 is worth your time and if you’ve never played a game in the series before, this is the perfect point to jump in.
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 7, 2019
    70
    Pretty. Inoffensive. Rote. Others might find the DNA of something pure that they want to pass on to someone close: a niece or nephew, son or daughter. Trine is a series that is well worth introducing to those just getting to grips with the medium. And this installment adds to that library of introductory possibilities. But it doesn’t use the platform it has to push boundaries and explore the unknown in fairytale video games.
  3. The Indie Game Website
    Oct 7, 2019
    70
    Pretty. Inoffensive. Rote. Others might find the DNA of something pure that they want to pass on to someone close: a niece or nephew, son or daughter. Trine is a series that is well worth introducing to those just getting to grips with the medium. And this installment adds to that library of introductory possibilities. But it doesn’t use the platform it has to push boundaries and explore the unknown in fairytale video games.
  5. COGconnected
    Oct 7, 2019
    60
    PC is the ideal method of playing Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. If you have a PC that can run it, I recommend grabbing Trine 4 for PC because after trying the Nintendo Switch version in both docked and portable mode, the experience isn’t as magical. The core gameplay, story and puzzle solving are all still quality but the experience feels more clunky with a controller or Joy-Con.

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#71 Best Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 6 out of 40
  1. iMustang
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    After the great fall that was Trine 3, Trine 4 became the greatest of comebacks. This absolute marvel of a game built on every concept Trine 2After the great fall that was Trine 3, Trine 4 became the greatest of comebacks. This absolute marvel of a game built on every concept Trine 2 had set up and drove it home masterfully. Puzzle platforming returned, along with the skill tree with several new skills to learn that constantly made the game exciting to play. The visuals were also constantly breathtaking with vibrant backgrounds, detailed cutscenes, and animations that were a joy to watch. It's also worth mentioning the story was actually really good! You learn more about our main characters while enjoying a story of a troubled boy with some great inner demons, meeting all sorts of fun side characters along the way. Trine 4 was so constantly addictive and fun to play, and showed the developers can still deliver an amazing new experience while still sticking to their laurels, and I can't wait to see what they do next.… Full Review »
  2. jeffbizloc
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    Trine 4 was enjoyable for the puzzles and leveling structure. I ended up beating it after 12 or so hours.

    Game(s) like: Other Trine games,    Trine 4 was enjoyable for the puzzles and leveling structure. I ended up beating it after 12 or so hours.

    Game(s) like: Other Trine games, Unruly Heroes

    Pros:
    - The puzzles and levels were well done
    - The environments looked great
    - The powers of each character were fun

    Cons:
    - The characters themselves seemed sort of cheesy
    - The combat was not very fun    … Full Review »
  3. LeneChibi
    Dec 27, 2019
    10
    This game is a beautiful combination of challenging puzzles, outstanding visuals, a nice story that's not trying to be deep but fun and easyThis game is a beautiful combination of challenging puzzles, outstanding visuals, a nice story that's not trying to be deep but fun and easy to follow and a well developed progression system that makes you go "uuuh - nice!" each time you get a new skill. Playing the game was like eating a good meal: you don't want it to be over but you don't want to stop eating either.… Full Review »
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