Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

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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
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  1. 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, 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
  2. 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 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,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 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.… Expand
  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 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.
  4. Filipes
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Entertaining puzzle-platformer that allows creative solutions set in beautiful fairytale world.
  5. gabrielnorena
    Dec 16, 2019
    0
    I could not experience the game on the Nintendo Switch a lot because the button layout does not make sense, it is not intuitive and breaks the game. I hope the controller button layout gets fixed in future updates.
  6. bergcamp101
    Aug 17, 2020
    8
    Trine returned from its crazy journey of 3D graphics to its sweet homeland. Controls are much better than in the first and second game, visual is like always 10 out of 10. I don't like, that it became a fairytale now, and also, I don't know why it's still called Trine, because there is no actual Trine here. So, if you have some questions about the lore or what is happening around me - justTrine returned from its crazy journey of 3D graphics to its sweet homeland. Controls are much better than in the first and second game, visual is like always 10 out of 10. I don't like, that it became a fairytale now, and also, I don't know why it's still called Trine, because there is no actual Trine here. So, if you have some questions about the lore or what is happening around me - just relax. This is not that kind of game. But overall - it is chilling, beautiful and easy.… Expand
  7. Rajanin
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Compared to previous Trine games I found this game most superior but perhaps because it fits the Switch console so well. The puzzles are fun and the characters are likeable. The graphics and animations are also satisfying as are the pushes to collect bonus items. I enjoy the whole magical Fantasy type RPG element to this game. It also doubles as a fabulous platformer.

    The story is    Compared to previous Trine games I found this game most superior but perhaps because it fits the Switch console so well. The puzzles are fun and the characters are likeable. The graphics and animations are also satisfying as are the pushes to collect bonus items. I enjoy the whole magical Fantasy type RPG element to this game. It also doubles as a fabulous platformer.

    The story is not fantastic and the only character that can deal significant damage to the mobs and bosses seems in my opinion the Knight Character. The Thief can shoot arrows but she doesn't have any effect. Equally the Wizard is basically useless in fights other than resurrecting your Knight and Thief when they die. Nevertheless I like the feel of the Wizard, Thief and Knight during the playthroughs of the puzzles which are the majority of the game.

    I can't say I don't enjoy Trine 4 but in fact I do very much and I think if you're looking for a platformer for the Switch it's definitely a great addition.    … Expand

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#71 Best Switch Game of 2019

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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
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 30, 2020
    90
    It's immensely satisfying! It's no wonder this series has reached its fourth installment. [Issue #44 – January/February 2020, p. 71]
  2. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 4, 2019
    80
    Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince may be the best of the Trine series, and it certainly deserves your consideration. If it’s been a while since you’ve played Trine 1 or 2, by all means, dig in. But if you’re just now getting into the series via any of the multiple packages available, you may start to feel burnt out before finishing this particular chapter.
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  3. 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.
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