Trine (computer game)

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Trine
Trine Logo.png
Trine logo
Studio Frozenbyte
Publisher Nobilis , Frozenbyte
Erstveröffent-
lichung		 July 3, 2009 (Windows) ,
September 17, 2009 (PSN Europe) ,
October 22, 2009 (PSN North America)
January 15, 2011 (Mac App Store)
platform Windows , macOS , Linux , PlayStation 3
genre Action game , puzzle , platformer
Subject Fantasy
Game mode Single player , multiplayer
control Keyboard , mouse , gamepad
system advantages
preconditions		 Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.6.5 or better
Processor: 2.0 GHz CPU (dual core recommended)
Memory: 512 MB (XP), 1 GB (Vista)
Graphics: Radeon X800 or GeForce 6800 or better
DirectX: 9.0c
Hard disk: 600 MB
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Multiplayer mode: Gamepads for co-op mode required
medium Download , DVD-ROM
language English, German, Finnish, French, Italian, Spanish
Current version 1.11
Age rating
USK released from 12
PEGI recommended for ages 12 and up
Screenshot from Trine

Trine is an action- puzzle computer game with role-play and platforming aspects that was developed by the Finnish company Frozenbyte for Windows , PlayStation 3 and macOS . The Windows version was released on July 3, 2009. The PlayStation 3 version followed on September 17, 2009 in Europe and on October 22, 2009 in North America. Trine is also available as a download - the PC or Mac version on Steam , Direct2Drive, GamersGate, GamesLoad and Impulse, the PS3 version is offered online on the PlayStation Network . On April 12, 2011, a Linux version of Trine was released as part of the package "The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle".

Game mechanics

Similar to the 1992 classic The Lost Vikings , Trine also has three characters with fundamentally different abilities that must be used by the player to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Unlike the classic, however, in Trine all characters are united in one figure and you can transform the figure into one of the characters.

The thief has a bow and arrow with which she can defend herself, as well as a grappling hook that allows her to swing over larger abysses.

The wizard is able to move objects using his magic power. He is also able to create boxes and planks, which can then be used to overcome obstacles.

The knight has a shield and sword. With the sword opponents can be attacked, while with the shield the defense against danger is possible.

In the course of the game, objects can be found or skills acquired that help the player, but are not absolutely necessary to progress in the game. The knight gets a big hammer, the thief gets fire arrows or even the ability to shoot three arrows at the same time. The magician has the option of conjuring up planks or floating triangles instead of boxes. There are also rings and amulets that give the character more power or skills, such as diving indefinitely.

Reviews

The reviews of Trine were mostly positive. Among other things, the good puzzle structure and the successful combination of puzzle and combat elements were praised. There was criticism for the multiplayer mode , which falls short of its potential, as well as for the relatively unimaginative story.

In Giant Bomb, Trine was one of the three best PC games of 2009. According to Metacritic , the game was rated with an average of 80%.

successor

Trine 2
Screenshot from the sequel, Trine 2

On December 7, 2011, the successor Trine 2 was released. As a director's cut , there was also the release on 30 November 2012 for the Wii U launched.

On August 20, 2015, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power was the third part of the Trine series. There Frozenbyte switched to a 3D game mechanics for the first time in the series .

On October 24, 2018, Frozenbyte announced the fourth installment in the series, Trine 4 - The Nightmare Prince , which was released on October 8, 2019.

Web links

Commons : Trine  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Test report overview at Metacritic.com.
  2. ↑ Giant Bomb's PC Game of Year 2009.
  3. ↑ nintendo.de.
  4. ↑ Trine 4 Confirmed! | Frozenbyte. Retrieved January 1, 2019 .
  5. ↑ Trine 4 - The Nightmare Prince. Retrieved January 1, 2019 (American English).