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puzzle video game
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince
By Frozenbyte, released 1 Jan 2019
- Microsoft Windows
- platformer
What it is
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle platformer from Frozenbyte, released in 2019. Wizard Amadeus, knight Pontius and thief Zoya set out to find Prince Selius after his dark dreams send nightmares into the waking world. Puzzles use elements such as fire, water, light, magnets and electricity, and can be tackled alone or with friends. Amadeus conjures and levitates objects, Pontius uses sword and shield, and Zoya grapples across gaps and fires arrows. You can switch between the heroes when playing solo, or play the campaign with up to three friends in online or local co-op. The campaign has eighteen levels across varied settings, and skill trees let the heroes improve their abilities. Six additional Melody of Mystery levels are available separately or with the base game in the Trine 4: Definitive Edition bundle. Steam lists Windows, adjustable text size, and shared or split-screen co-op.
What players like, and what they don't
- Solo play lets you switch freely between three heroes.
- Online and local co-op support up to four players.
- Eighteen campaign levels with hero skill trees.
- Steam lists adjustable text size.
- Six additional Melody of Mystery levels are separate content.
- Steam platform listing is Windows only.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy physics-based puzzle platforming and want to play solo or in co-op. Groups can play locally or online, with up to four players across the campaign.
Trine 4 combines character-specific abilities with puzzles that offer more than one way through. Its solo and co-op options support both individual play and groups of up to four.
