Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Our analysis

An exceptional return to form for the series, a beautifully crafted physics-based cooperative puzzle-platformer with three distinct, upgradeable heroes and tight, organically introduced mechanics. The stunning storybook visuals, strong soundtrack, and excellent solo or co-op play stand out, with only occasional odd physics behavior and slightly repetitive audio loops as minor flaws.

Our analysis

A forgiving, whimsical action-adventure puzzle game with enchanting visuals and soundtrack, built around switching between a knight, thief, and wizard to solve puzzles with multiple solutions. The well-paced opening gives way to simple, unrewarding puzzles that only challenge in the final hours, and the arena combat is a dull, jarring shift. Up to four-player co-op shines more for the social interaction than the gameplay, but the lightheartedstory lacks any captivating hook.