![]() Piecing together the quest, it’s revealed to be from Wilhelmina, a wizardess of the Astral Academy. How typically wholesome.īy the end, Zoya also receives a letter, which in her case was tied to an arrow. Of course, guilt also finds her, and she ends up donating what she received from the fence to an orphanage. ![]() After some basic platforming sections and a really seamless animation involving her and her fence, she manages to escape. She can also use her rope to drag certain objects with her, make rope bridges to cross gaps, and of course, swing from her rope to reach spaces unreachable by the Knight and the Wizard. Zoya is easily the most nimble of the three heroes, and is able to use her bow to launch arrows from afar to shoot ropes and branches and free up opportunities. In terms of gameplay, Zoya hasn’t really changed much, but I did appreciate some of the fine-tuning they made for how she moves with the use of her arrows and grappling hooks. Zoya has just stolen a priceless painting in the midst of a ceremonial gala, and must now meet up with her fence to receive her payment and escape the area. Once the battle has been won, Pontius receives a letter by owl calling him to the same quest as Amadeus, and we move on to Zoya the Thief’s introductory stage. The whole fight was really entertaining with just the right amount of challenge involved, and it’s probably what sold me most on Trine 4. After finding himself in the lair of the spectral being, he ingeniously defeats it with the elements in the room to release sunlight and weaken it. It’s also worth noting is that his shield can reflect sunlight, which can be used to open up new pathways and secrets. Pontius’ trusty move set is also back, as he can easily use his sword to hack at some obstacles, use his shield to deflect projectiles, and even slam down on weaker structures or improvised see-saws to launch himself up in the air. The ever-present voice of the narrator also makes a comeback, remarking on situations and disregarding character deaths with light-heartedness. It’s amazing to see that the series’ brand of wholesome and chuckle-worthy humor is still here, as evidenced by the character's witty remarks that never overstay their welcome. The bumbling Knight finds himself in a haunted mansion to vanquish a spectral being, and he quirkily notes and applauds himself for travelling there during noon to avoid ghosts. Pretty sad for him, to be honest.Īfter Amadeus’ section in which he also makes friends with a goat, it’s time for Pontius the Knight to begin his own quest. ![]() Amadeus can still summon that box and use his magic to levitate objects, but sadly he still cannot conjure up fireballs. From a design standpoint, there was absolutely nothing wrong with sticking to 2D in the first place. ![]() ![]() Gameplay hasn’t changed much in terms of Trine and Trine 2 for Amadeus, but I’m pretty glad that Frozenbyte decided to step away from 3D platforming, which is arguably one of the worst decisions they made with Trine 3. This serves as a premise for his tutorial. First off is Amadeus the Wizard, who’s relaxing in this cliffside home when he decides to send a letter to his wife and children. The build kicks off with an introduction to the three heroes of the story as another quest reunites them once again. (This preview covers the tutorial for all three characters and the game’s first boss). As a pretty big fan of the series in general, I found myself smiling all throughout the hours I’ve spent with the playable build as it all becomes apparent that Trine is indeed back, and fans of the series can rest easy with this newest installment. Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince builds upon the solid foundation that was introduced in the first two games and expands on the aesthetics found in the third to make a flashy return filled with so much substance. I’ve had the opportunity to check out an early build of the game over the weekend, and so far, what I’ve seen is extremely brilliant. In another month’s time, fans of the Trine series will be able to once again make their way to far-off lands filled with magic and mystery, playing as a trio of adventurers on what is possibly their most dangerous quest in Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. Four years after the somewhat disappointing release of Trine 3, developer Frozenbyte returns to the series once again with a fourth iteration in their famed puzzle adventure series. ![]()
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