Trine 2: Complete Story

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"Trine 2: Complete Story" is a sidescrolling action, puzzle, and platforming game featuring three heroes: Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief. Together, they journey through a fantastical fairytale world filled with magic, friendship, and betrayal. The game includes 20 levels filled with physics-based puzzles, hazards, and enemies, as well as an additional unlockable Dwarven Caverns level. Players can choose new skills for each character as they progress through the story. 'Complete Story' edition includes the main storyline and the 'Goblin Menace' expansion campaign.

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graphics1k positive mentions

grinding35 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautiful environments that create an enchanting atmosphere.
Engaging puzzles that allow for multiple solutions, promoting creativity and teamwork.
Fun co-op gameplay that enhances the experience, making it enjoyable to play with friends.

Some puzzles can feel tedious and overly reliant on the wizard's abilities, leading to a lack of challenge.
The story is simplistic and not particularly engaging, often feeling like a backdrop to the gameplay.
Occasional bugs and glitches can disrupt gameplay, particularly in multiplayer mode.

graphics
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The graphics of *Trine 2* are widely praised for their stunning beauty and vibrant colors, creating a captivating fairy-tale atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Many reviewers highlight the game's artistic design, which combines hand-drawn elements with computer-generated assets, resulting in visually impressive environments that are both immersive and enchanting. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, elevating the game to a must-play status for fans of the genre.
- “In terms of graphics, I was blown away by the beautiful environments, vibrant colors, and the hand-drawn art combined with computer-made assets blend together to create a stunning and visually impressive world.”
- “Trine 2 is a breathtakingly beautiful and enchanting puzzle-platformer that will captivate you with its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and magical world.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, such a pretty game! The visuals are much prettier, and the combat element is more challenging in a good way.”
- “The levels are longer, repetitive and the pacing is slower, the puzzles are pretty much the same as Trine 1, the story doesn't have the same impact as it's intended to do and the graphics get worse and flashy when you up the graphics (I had to play on low).”
- “Unfortunately, graphics-wise and level design-wise it really shines only in the end in Goblin Menace DLC and the game lacks in interesting plot.”
- “The graphics are clearly upscaled (even at 1080 with 2x SSAA selected it doesn't look sharp).”
story
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The story of "Trine 2: Complete Story" is generally described as charming and whimsical, often likened to a fairy tale, but it is also noted for being simplistic and predictable. While many players appreciate the improved narrative and character interactions compared to the first game, some feel that the story serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling plot. Overall, the visuals and voice acting enhance the experience, making it enjoyable even if the story itself is not particularly deep or engaging.
- “The story is engaging, with a fairytale-like plot that keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The story was definitely an improvement over the story from the first game, with the same good narration and character dialogue, and a plot that was interesting, even if it was still a bit predictable.”
- “The story is told as if it was a bedtime story, and the overall feeling is fantastic.”
- “The story is bland, the level design boring.”
- “The story is... unfulfilling.”
- “The story is very basic.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Trine 2 is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and cooperative elements, allowing players to switch between three distinct characters to solve puzzles and navigate levels. While many reviews highlight the fun and creativity in gameplay, some criticize it for being repetitive or too simplistic, particularly in combat and puzzle difficulty. Overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a more polished experience with a variety of challenges and enjoyable multiplayer interactions.
- “The gameplay was fantastic, with new mechanics such as redirecting water or lasers, more interesting and challenging boss fights, and some really neat new abilities for each character, which were lots of fun to use.”
- “Trine 2 is a breathtakingly beautiful and enchanting puzzle-platformer that will captivate you with its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and magical world.”
- “The gameplay is a clever mix of sidescroller platforming and puzzle solving with a bit of action thrown in.”
- “Behind colorful visuals hides highly tedious and non-inventive gameplay.”
- “The levels feel too long, the characters are uninteresting, and the story is weak, but overall, I just really hate the feeling I get from the gameplay, and to me, I could forgive almost anything else, but the gameplay makes it really impossible to even try to recommend this.”
- “But dull action mechanics and extremely easy gameplay might frustrate more experienced gamers.”
music
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The music in "Trine 2" has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its enchanting and atmospheric soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's beautiful visuals and fairy-tale setting. The orchestral compositions are described as both soothing and immersive, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some players noted occasional repetitiveness, the majority found the music to be a standout feature, making it a significant reason to play the game.
- “The soundtrack deserves an award.”
- “The game's lush environments, vibrant colors, and enchanting soundtrack create a sense of wonder and awe as you traverse the fantastical landscapes.”
- “The music is fantastic, the puzzles are exciting and fresh, and the mechanics of working together as a team are excellent.”
- “The music fits the game world but it definitely can become repetitive after a while.”
- “The only aspect worse than the original (although opinion), is the music.”
- “The music, with its assortment of medieval themes, is right on par.”
humor
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The humor in "Trine 2" is widely praised, with players highlighting its charming narrative, witty dialogues, and hilarious character interactions that enhance the cooperative gameplay experience. Many reviews emphasize that the game is particularly funny when played with friends, leading to unexpected and comical moments during puzzle-solving and combat. Overall, the blend of light-hearted humor, engaging characters, and beautiful graphics contributes to a delightful and entertaining gaming experience.
- “With a charming narrative and humorous dialogues, Trine 2 is a little gem that shines bright in this genre of games.”
- “The story is great, the dialogues of the characters are really funny, and the soundtrack adapts to the gameplay experience.”
- “The game has many funny moments that will make you laugh.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its enchanting and whimsical qualities, featuring stunning graphics, vibrant colors, and a fairy-tale-like setting that immerses players in a magical world. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art design, captivating soundtrack, and detailed environments that create a relaxing yet engaging experience, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, the combination of visuals, music, and storytelling contributes to an unforgettable atmospheric experience that resonates with players.
- “The atmosphere, music, and voice acting is about as good as it gets.”
- “A wonderful fairy-tale narrative style, rousing soundtrack, sympathetic voices of the actors, and visual attractiveness creates an incredibly enchanting atmosphere that will draw everyone in for long hours.”
- “The beautiful environments, perspective, atmosphere, and mood set by the character voices and audio ambiance is spot-on for an enchanting adventure.”
- “The atmosphere is so realistic sometimes you'll decide to stop for a moment, just to admire the incredible work of the developers.”
- “The story isn't the greatest by any standard, but the mix of vivid atmosphere, character progression, puzzles and battles throughout the game will surely be enough to keep you occupied.”
- “Behind this rests a solid, if somewhat generic feeling soundtrack, but a narrator who really sells the atmosphere, combined with solid voice acting for each of the protagonists (and indeed, the antagonists), it helps immerse you in the game and the story as a whole.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its high replay value due to multiple difficulty settings, co-op gameplay, and various ways to solve puzzles. However, some users feel that once the core mechanics are mastered, the incentive to replay diminishes, particularly for those not interested in achievements or collectibles. Despite these criticisms, many still find the game enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, especially with friends.
- “The game has great replay value and is incredible with friends.”
- “Multiple difficulty settings make the game replayable several times; overall, this is a true masterpiece.”
- “Tons of secret stuff and collectibles to find, new game+, and an optional unique game mode for multiplayer all add to the replayability.”
- “The only true negative thing about this game is that it really has no replay value.”
- “Trine 2's replayability is a bit scarce: once you've been playing through the whole game and found a solution to all the puzzles and obstacles, the only real reason to come back for a second run is to play with your friends or change your default character.”
- “While it can get a little easy towards the end when you have all the powers, it was still fun, but basically no replay value.”
grinding
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Overall, the grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and uninspired, with many players finding the mechanics repetitive and lacking in reward. While some appreciate the multiplayer experience, the single-player mode often feels like a long, drawn-out grind with frustrating puzzles and controls. Despite its colorful visuals, the gameplay is described as lacking depth, leading to a sense of monotony and frustration, particularly in later levels.
- “It can be a bit grindy at times, but it's part of the experience.”
- “Grinding can feel like a long, tedious process, but it adds depth to the game.”
- “You'll definitely need a second life for all the grinding involved!”
- “Behind colorful visuals hides highly tedious and non-inventive gameplay.”
- “The game is optimized for co-op and that is the only downside if you are playing alone because it can and will get tedious.”
- “I bet this game is really fun in multiplayer, yeah, and maybe more fun if you just play from beginning to end ignoring the experience gathering, but really, as a single player game, it's one of the most tedious and uninteresting games I've ever played, so much so that I doubt I'll ever be finishing the 'expansion'.”
stability
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Overall, the game's stability is characterized by a mix of minor bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, particularly with the physics engine and multiplayer functionality. While some players find these issues amusing and not game-breaking, others note that the game lacks polish and can feel rough around the edges. Despite these stability concerns, many still enjoy the experience, highlighting that the fun and engaging gameplay often outweighs the technical shortcomings.
- “Excellent graphics, clever gameplay that is suitable for children, and runs great on my 6-year-old laptop!”
- “It also runs great on Linux, but I'd recommend a better GPU than integrated graphics.”
- “The only sad thing is that it's short, but the time was awesome and instead of a long and buggy game, it was well done and not buggy like many games today.”
- “You have to abuse glitches and exploits to even beat it alone.”
- “The physics engine is buggy; you still slide off platforms, and grabbing ledges is still unreliable.”
- “The game is a bit buggy and doesn't feel particularly polished, so it can feel a bit rough around the edges.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and high frame rates even on lower-end hardware. However, some players experienced initial bugs and performance issues at launch, particularly in multiplayer modes, indicating that while the game is well-optimized now, it faced challenges during its release. Despite these concerns, the visuals and gameplay are often highlighted as impressive, contributing to a positive reception regarding optimization.
- “Performance-wise, the game is really smooth and maintains a constant FPS on the highest settings.”
- “This is such a pretty game and it stands the test of time, runs smoothly (mostly), full of dynamic puzzles, and has a ton of laughs if you play it with friends!”
- “Very well optimized, the most beautiful side-scroller I've ever seen.”
- “But I have to downvote this game because the optimization is bad!”
- “The game is optimized for co-op and that is the only downside if you are playing alone because it can and will get tedious.”
- “Was very disappointed on the release date since they had many bugs and performance issues which prevented me from playing the campaign.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has received negative feedback due to the presence of persistent advertisements in the main menu and exit screens, despite being a paid title. Players express frustration over the intrusive promotion of a sequel, feeling it undermines their purchase, although they appreciate the absence of microtransactions and DLC.
- “No microtransactions, thank you!”
- “The DLC policy is fair and adds value to the game without being intrusive.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players.”
- “Ads in the main menu of a paid game.”
- “I like the game, but I hate them for putting an advertisement for the sequel on the exit window; it pops up every single time I try to exit!”
- “The advertisement baked into the end before you exit each Trine game is a total slap in the face.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional aspect of the games to be heartwarming and nostalgic, often evoking laughter and joy, especially in cooperative play. The stunning graphics and wholesome storytelling contribute to a magical, fairy-tale-like experience reminiscent of 2000s kid-friendly games. However, some frustrations with gameplay mechanics can detract from the overall emotional enjoyment.
- “Both Trine 1 and 2, when played with friends, made me cry from laughter and it has been a complete joy to play these games again!”
- “Sounds great, feels magical, like something out of a fairy tale, has that nice wholesome feeling of 2000s kid-friendly games that is worth having for any gamer of any age.”
- “Beautiful graphics, flexible puzzles, heart-warming story, and fun to play in co-op mode.”
character development
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Character development in the games reviewed offers varied paths for skill enhancement, allowing for creative puzzle-solving approaches, though some titles lack depth in storytelling. While "Trine 2" improves upon its predecessor with more character development, it maintains a simple narrative, balancing stunning visuals and engaging gameplay with limited character growth. Overall, the character development is appreciated for its creativity and depth, particularly in cooperative play.
- “Each game has its own character development paths allowing you to choose different skills to put your points into, and these give unique and creative ways to solve puzzles, often in ways that the developers probably didn't think of!”
- “Trine 2 also offers a decent amount of increased depth to the character development aspects of the game compared to the first installment of the franchise.”
- “Amazing visuals, wonderful gameplay, and great character development make Trine 2 an absolutely wonderful experience, especially with friends.”
- “There's not much of story or character development.”
- “This beautiful looking game is simple in its storyline and character development, yet what it loses in these areas it gains in a great narrative and hilarious storyline.”