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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
By Frozenbyte, released 1 Jan 2023
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a platforming adventure starring the wizard Amadeus, the thief Zoya and the knight Pontius. Their reputations are damaged, their loved ones are in danger, and a Clockwork army threatens the land, bringing the heroes together to confront the crisis. The game moves through 2.5D environments with puzzles, battles and boss encounters. You can play alone or with up to three friends in local or online co-op, and the challenge for both puzzles and combat adapts to the number of players. A new skill-quest system develops each hero’s abilities and playstyle. The game also includes character customization. Its listed Steam features include multiplayer, co-op, LAN co-op, online co-op, shared or split-screen co-op, achievements, trading cards and full controller support. Developed by Frozenbyte and published by THQ Nordic, Trine 5 is available for Windows and Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Solo play and co-op for up to four players
- Local and online co-op options
- Challenge adapts to player count
- Distinct skill quests for each hero
- No platforms beyond Windows and Xbox Series X|S are listed
- No dedicated server feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players who want a fantasy platforming adventure with puzzles and combat, either solo or in co-op. The adaptive challenge and hero-specific skill quests may appeal to groups and players who want distinct character playstyles.
Trine 5 pairs 2.5D platforming, puzzles and combat with solo and cooperative play. Its adaptive difficulty and character-specific skill quests make player count and hero choice part of the experience.
