Review: Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince (PlayStation 4)

The best-selling Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D! Join three iconic heroes as they set off on a quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes to save the world from the Nightmare Prince’s shadows.

Pros:

  • Beautiful graphics.
  • 6.21gb download size.
  • Subtitle text size slider.
  • Two difficulties-easy and normal.
  • Character mode-classic/unlimited.
  • Puzzle hint delay-2/6/never.
  • Multiplayer-join/browse/host with private games available.
  • Local co-op player support.
  • The original narrator is back.
  • Told like a storybook.
  • Puzzle platformer gameplay.
  • Excellent voice work.
  • Discworld feels.
  • Three main characters- Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief
  • Tutorial for each character.
  • The story has five acts.
  • Solo-can instantly hotswap between characters.
  • Simplified conjuring with the wizard. Before you drew the shape whereas this time it is just a button press.
  • EXP bottles-collect them and unlock new skills.
  • Hidden collectibles.
  • Big boss encounters.
  • Can easily revive players.
  • Constant checkpoints.
  • Lush locations.
  • Find loot chests.
  • Such a fun game.

Cons:

  • No real replay value.
  • Not always sure when it saves/checkpoints.
  • Puzzles do feel like they repeat at times.
  • Few audio hiccups.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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