![]() So far, so undistinguished, but we did say “with a difference”. For one thing, Trine made extensive use of simulated physics, with some very clever puzzles that had as much to do with weight and balance as with the usual block-shifting, switch-pulling nonsense that’s the norm for this kind of game. For another, it was extremely pretty, with beautifully rendered 3D graphics and a thick slathering of effects that made it one of the most attractive 2D platformers ever made. What’s more, you could play through the game with two players on a single PC, which turned the levels into more of a sandbox where players were free to improvise new solutions to the various puzzles. Trine 2 is basically a bigger, better and more beautiful version of the same. The three heroes return on a brand new quest, with all new levels and all new puzzles. The puzzles are back, but there’s a new confidence and flair at work, with some devilishly complex conundrums featuring blocks, levers, gusts of air, jets of fire and rushing water that will have you tearing your hair out at times. Like Rayman Origins, Trine 2 sometimes makes you think that this is what you once expected games to look like in 2011 in the days when 2D platformers ruled the roost. Each level is beautifully designed and animated, with such sumptuous levels of background detail that you almost wish you had more time to admire the scenery. If you loved the first game, then this will shock and awe you a lot, as it is one of the best polished sequels I have seen.The Wii U version is particularly impressive. The game costs $15 on PSN and PC and 1200 MSP on live, and you couldn’t spend the money on any better game this year than Trine 2. There are hidden experience orbs usually in the hard to reach places that make the entire game so satisfying. You can upgrade your characters’ powers as you level up in the game. The meat of the game i.e., the platforming is fantastic and quite challenging, and combined with the visual splendor, this is one of the best games of this year. ![]() Yes, you can play online or offline with your friends and it makes the game quite fun as you can combine the powers of all the characters to do some interesting things in the game. Trine 2’s music is wonderful, and really immerses you in the game. This is a great example of design, as it keeps the game interesting till the end. It took me 7 hours to complete it, and the great thing here was that there is hardly any filler material here. ![]() How you use your characters and their powers determine how you solve the puzzles. You can find yourself getting stuck in this game a lot, as the puzzles are quite hard here. You will encounter many enemies in the game ranging from, oversized spiders to snails. Since the characters have different powers, mastering them can take a while and can also result in accidental deaths. The controls are perfect, although, it may take some time getting used to it. You don’t even need a high end PC to enjoy the visuals. Trine 2’s artists deserve a huge mention here, as the artistic design is spectacular. From forests to caverns to beaches, yes, beaches, the game doesn’t disappoint when it comes to level design. The visual style grips you till the end with a wide variety of environments in display. It’s one of the best audio visual experiences of this generation. The PC version of the game sports superior image quality, and this is apparent when you plug in your PC to your HDTV and along with the Xbox 360 controller. Trine 2 does justice to the fantasy setting, as it is one of the most beautiful games I have played this year. You can switch between the characters any time, and this also helps if you are stuck in a place. The Wizard can create items out of nothing and make them float in the air the Knight can brute force his way through the enemies with his sword and mace the Thief can use his grappling hook and do some clever things with the bow and arrow. The powers of the three characters are quite simple yet unique. What makes the game so appealing is the setting, which oozes with spectacular art design and graphics that puts many other games to shame. It’s also about using the powers of the three characters in the game, namely Thief, Wizard, and Knight to overcome obstacles. It’s about teamwork and incredible platforming which challenges your wit to the limits. ![]() ![]() Trine 2 is an amazing game let me get this out of the way first. ![]()
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