The German video game classification board USK has rated Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power for Nintendo Switch, suggesting that the game will eventually make its way to the console.
The first two games in the series, Trine and Trine 2, both made their way to the Wii U as extended editions, but the third instalment had such a rocky start at launch that a Nintendo version never came about. The game was accused of being too short and potentially holding content back for paid-for DLC by players at the time, forcing developer Frozenbyte to publically state that this wasn't the case and confirm that the future of the series was in doubt thanks to the negative reaction.
Despite this, a PlayStation 4 version released several months after the initial PC launch, with similar problems being stated in reviews at the time. Our chums over at Push Square sympathised with the studio's budget issues surrounding the game's release (Frozenbyte had confirmed that the studio was too ambitious with its early goals for the project and had to majorly cut back by release), but ultimately came to the same conclusions as the players did.
"We extend our sympathies toward Frozenbyte since Trine 3's weaknesses are due to unforeseen costs that exceeded its budget, but this doesn't alter the reality of the game's state. While it may surpass expectations as a picturesque fairy tale come to life with a lovely score and promising tale, your childlike wonder will fade and be cut short due to abrupt closure, trite puzzle-solving, and dumbed-down gameplay that spells a fumble for this middling entry."
If the game does make it to Switch, it might have to add something new to the table to truly impress. This could be the perfect chance to breathe new life into the game and get it closer to those lofty amibitions, and we hope that it can shine brighter this time around.
Are you a fan of the Trine series? Did you play Trine or Trine 2 on Wii U? Let us know with a comment below.
[source nintendosoup.com, via goldmetalsonic.wordpress.com]
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Trine 1 and 2 are better then 3 and would be ideal for the Switch.
Got the whole trilogy for PS4 a whole while ago, but me and my bestie's hangouts ultimately drifted to other LMP titles bought alongside it, and I never remote-played it much either. Certainly in the market for this game on Switch, though; would have preferred all three again, but worst case scenario should still leave the Steam option for the binge.
Maybe not willing to buy Trine 3 on its own, but if released as part of a trilogy containing all 3 games for the Switch, then I'd be much, much more interested.
Really liked 3, bit short but liked the 3D platforming!
Sucks part 3 didn't turn out well for them.
That would be cool!
Really enjoyed the first two on WiiU, and those didn’t feel like particularly lengthy games, though it’s been a while. Great atmosphere and music with fun game mechanics. I’ll give it a shot if it’s priced reasonably (as the first two were). I honestly don’t care about the length of a game if it’s fun. Can always play it again. The run time of a game does not equal value to me. It just needs to be fun.
its ok game. for once a year or 2... but that's it. Good for the fans though
I really enjoyed Trine 2 but I never played all the way through it. I think I would be more interested in a Trilogy as others have mentioned.
Give me 1&2 instead
I enjoyed the first two. I honestly didn't know a third one had come out.
Might as well make it the trilogy, why sell the 3rd game in a series, especially if your targeting new players.
On a side note, while I love this series, I wonder how well it does because it’s on sale so often, practically every single PSN sale for that matter.
The Trine series is in my backlog, picked it up as they are always on sale but never got around to them.
@Realnoize I agree. I Trine trilogy would be much more enticing.
Played 1 and 2 heard 3 wasn’t as good. Still would give it a try.
Would much rather 1 & 2 and if they did well put some funds into fixing 3.
The first wa last too short. 2ns too long and tedious. I haven’t played the 3rd but would day 1 on switch. Would love to see the series all come to switch. Overall I enjoyed them, but they in no way were the best games ever. My standards for the 3rd isn’t the same level as a Zelda game lets say. So bring the trilogy to switch, it would sell a lot better then just 3 alone.
Just release all three as a trilogy compilation for Switch, I'm sure that'll sell much better.
This games is what like a PC game I forgot where you were able to explore everywhere but the name escapes me right now.
eureka....it's called Fable..... lol... that games was suppose to be a open world explore anywhere and everywhere.
I can’t help but be pessimistic and think they won’t actually make any changes to the original. Hope this won’t just be a way the devs plan on making another buck off their prior failed releases of this game. I do hope they prove me wrong...
I always thought Trine was a series that sadly never reached its potential the graphics were spectacular the gameplay was just shy of being as tight as it should of and needed to be the narrator voice was good the setting was awesome. They just felt like games that could have been something special with just a little more attention to certain details.
@bimmy-lee I 100% agree!
A pity that part 3 seems so bad, but I might still try it.
@kevin74 - I’m kind of at a stage where I’d almost prefer a shorter game. Aside from Zelda, I often can’t get through a long, epic anymore. To each their own though.
Not sure what went wrong for them, 3 recieved lots of hate, nine parchments, was very dull.....it's as if they lost thier way since the success of 2.
Do NOT buy Trine 3. It is an incomplete game and the creators said "we ran out of money because we didn't expect switching to 3D would take so much time and we released it without finishing it".
It is nowhere as good as the first 2 and it ends when you get the 1st of 3 artefacts saying "bla bla bla, they went on and got the other 2 artefacts". Very upsetting ending.
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