Modus Games has shared a new video for Frozenbyte's upcoming Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, giving us a look at some lovely looking gameplay and exploring the developer's journey while making the game.
Trine 4 will feature an all-new story that reunites Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, returning to its traditional 2.5D aesthetic with the puzzle-platforming gameplay players enjoyed in the first two Trine games. There are new environments, new physics-based puzzles, and even a brand new four-player co-op option. Here's a look at some key features:
Key Features:
- Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests.
- Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op.
- Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes.
- Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players.
- Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills.
- Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action!
- Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.
It would appear that the Trine: Ultimate Collection release - which sees all four Trine games bundled together - sadly isn't coming to Switch, although a 'Series 1 - 3' physical release was revealed earlier this year. We've got some additional screenshots for you below, but it's worth noting that these aren't Switch-specific.
Trine 4 is scheduled to release on Nintendo Switch "this fall"; it was previously revealed that pricing would be set at £29.99 / €34.99.
Are you hoping to pick this one up later in the year? Are you happy that the series is returning to its roots? Tell us below.
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I think they really bit off more than they could chew with the 3D in 3, it was so short. Good they're going back to 2D.
@Orpheus79V 2D rules still for me with games like this. Not every game needs to go 3D. Come with an other title and make 3D game, but not something that was 2D... most of the time it doesn't work very well... well my opinion
@Orpheus79V @Alucard83 Trine 3 was a wreck. They stopped development at about 1/3 of the game because they ran out of money, released the game and called it a day. Controls were bad and 3D movements only made the game worse.
I am glad they went back to their roots. Hopefully it will be as good as the first 2, but I don't trust this studio since Trine 3. People should wait for critics before buying to avoid having an incomplete game.
@Rhaoulos Nowadays I don't feel like buying any game without a review t.b.h. It's not a safe gamble anymore to pre-order a game or blindly jump in.
Why they couldn't do the ultimate collection physical on switch?
Just not fair
Kinda enjoyed first game but didn’t like the second 🤷♂️
@Cissero I only pre order Nintendo games. I have recently broken that rule though by pre ordering ac 3 remaster 🙈
@sandman89 hahaha, fair enough. Pre-ordering Nintendo games is usually quite a safe bet indeed AC3 too as you know what the game offers, all that rests is how it runs on the switch but that looks fine based on the footage I've seen so far.
@Cissero Very true, although I make exceptions for a few studios/IP. I will always buy the new Zelda, Xenoblade, etc...
This was more of a warning for people who loved the first 2 Trine games but skipped the 3rd one.
I would've bought Trine on the Switch if the price wasn't simply ridiculous. The Trine Collection on PS4 that was on sale was cheaper than any ONE game on the Switch. Wont give Devs like these my money.
Nice, I'll just pretend Trine 3 never existed.
I hope for the best, for me the Trine series is still in the early stages when compared to other game series that are 25 to 30 years along and it is a fantastic series. I believe the 4th title will be a return to form for Trine.
The stereoscopic 3d was fantastic in the old games, Unfortunately they aren't planning on implementing it in 4.
That makes me a sad panda, and sad pandas don't buy stuff, they just sit there looking for someone to blame..
(I'm obviously talking pc here)
Trine overall gets a 14/10 for visuals, 7/10 for gameplay
So are they releasing the complete collection on Switch too?
Trine 3 was objectively the most boring s*** I've ever had the displeasure of playing. Literal garbage. Not even worth the extra effort of having to move my cursor past it in my game library.
I always wanted to play trine 1&2 but never had the opportunity until it came out on the switch. Loved them both and this looks like it will be a beautiful blast as well!
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