Developed by Frozenbyte, Inc.
Published by Atlus
Released for XBLA (12/2011)
Also on Linux/Mac/PC/PS3/WiiU
Backwards Compatible on Xbox One
Trine 2 is an interesting hybrid of puzzle/platformer/action that actually works quite well. Similar to The Lost Vikings (originally released for the Mega Drive/Sega Genesis in 1992), you have three characters at your disposal each with different abilities, and you'll have to use their abilities combined to overcome the various puzzles you'll encounter throughout. One of the characters uses magic to levitate objects, one can fire arrows and the other uses melee attacks with his sword. In single player mode, you can switch between the three characters on the fly, and the game also supports up to three players local or online. I wasn't able to find any players online in my time with the game but I could see how this would be a fun title with three players. The game controls like a 2D platformer, but features fully-rendered 3D environments. The graphics are quite beautiful, with lush details and vibrant colors all over the place. Controlling the characters is simple, the jumping is bit floaty but none of the platforming is demanding enough to make it much of a problem. The problem-solving aspect of the game is very well done, with multiple ways to get past many of the sections. The game features twenty levels and when coupled with the fact the game features co-op play makes Trine 2 a pretty sweet package, especially for those who like solving puzzles.
The original Trine was released for PC and PlayStation 3 in 2009, later being ported also to Mac & Linux operating systems and would later see a re-release titled Trine: Enchanted Edition, as well as Trine 3, neither of which would see a release to an X-Box system. Considering how many other platforms the original and third entries were released on, it's a bit odd that these weren't ported over to the Xbox One as I believe the sales would have easily exceeded whatever profits were gained from the Wii U release.
Final Verdict: Trine 2 is a fun 2.5D puzzle-platform-action game that features local or online co-op for up to three players. Recommended for those who enjoy a good puzzle to solve!
External Links:
Buy Trine 2 - Xbox Marketplace
Frozenbyte Inc - Official Website
Atlus - Official Website
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