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puzzle video game
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
By Frozenbyte, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- action-adventure game
- platformer
What it is
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a 3D puzzle-platform adventure from Frozenbyte, released in 2015 for Windows, macOS and Linux. Its story follows Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight and Zoya the Thief after an attempt to give up their magical powers goes wrong and leaves the Trine artifact broken. Players can switch between the three heroes to use their different abilities: Amadeus conjures boxes, Pontius fights with sword and shield, and Zoya uses a grappling hook and bow. The game has eight story levels and ten shorter Lost Page challenges. It can be played alone or in co-op for up to three players, either online or locally, with combinations of local and online players supported. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, online co-op, shared or split-screen co-op, full controller support, achievements, trading cards and Steam Workshop.
What players like, and what they don't
- Three characters have distinct abilities.
- Includes eight story levels and ten Lost Page levels.
- Supports up to three-player online or local co-op.
- Full controller support is listed.
- Listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux.
- The game is a 3D experiment in the series.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy character-swapping puzzles and platforming, either solo or with up to two other players. The listed local and online co-op options allow a group to play together in different combinations.
Trine 3 pairs character-based puzzles with a mix of story and shorter challenge levels. Its co-op supports up to three players online or locally.
