Trine [Online Game Code]

by Sony Computer Entertainment

Product Features

• Full game.

Product Details

• Online Game Code: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is available after purchase via e-mail.
• ASIN: B002ZB7IHU
• Release Date: December 21, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 PSN code

A distant kingdom has to face a surprise attack from the combined forces of chaos and a forgotten magic. In amongst this chaos, three heroes find themselves bewitched, in spite of themselves, by a powerful artefact called "Trine". Pontius the brave, Amadeus the magnificent and Zoya the silent must stick together to free themselves from the cursed clutches of "Trine". Your adventure will take you into a world of magic and humour where your nerves will also be put through a severe test: - 15 perilous levels filled with enemies - 3 endearing characters with different powers - Heroes with progressive skills - A quest that 1 to 3 players can play on the same console - Lots of hidden objects to discover - Captivating graphics and soundtrack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game with lots of replay value, January 14, 2010

By 

A. Engleson (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Trine [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

Trine is a really fun game. If you enjoyed Castlevania Symphony of the Night then you will love this. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy a 3D scroller as opposed to the 2D ones which I grew up on but I really do. The plot is great, the music is great, and the search for trophies and total completions give this game a lot of replay value

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting by with a little help from your friends, July 24, 2010

By 

Cloud "..." (Canada) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Trine [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

I really hate reviewing puzzles games, in a way they're like first-person shooters or action games, okay fine, all games are hard to review because it's hard to gauge whether a game's difficulty or fun is because you just haven't mastered the game yet and need a bit more time learning the ropes or if the game is just poorly designed and you look at your next task and wonder "what designer thought this was a good idea?" I tend to see it quite often in games but it's usually found in puzzle games as well, what might be too hard and frustrating to figure out, somebody has solved it in 12 seconds flat and saying you suck. So how do I review Trine, the 2D puzzle-platformer-actioner that combines physics-based puzzles with exploration and occasional enemy fighting? It's fun but I find that's the case in small doses: play for too long and the puzzles start to annoy at their oft-occuring forms, the combat can be slightly frustrating and the physics makes already tricky platforming even more laborious yet there is something very whimsical about the whole experience.

The basic story of Trine is that 3 adventurers, the Thief, the Wizard and the Knight stumble across an artifact known as the Trine, an artifact that can bind souls together. So when all 3 touch it, it binds their souls in such a way that only one can be in the real world at a time, the other 2 are trapped within the artifact. So the 3 of them have to make their way across various locales to find a way to undo the spell and get everyone back to normal.

I'll just say Trine is one gorgeous looking game. It almost reminds me of Folklore, another PS3 game, in the very lush and almost bloom-y lighting to the flora that populate the world or the small caverns at the bottom of areas, the game just looks really great. Unimpressive however is the end level cutscenes which strictly consist of a map and a narrator. It either smacks of laziness or lack of budget but something a bit more rewarding for accomplishing a level doesn't seem like a tall order. Music as well kind of has that whimsical fantasy feel about, like something Danny Elfman would do for a Tim Burton movie. There is some voice acting and though the characters don't get much depth, the Thief's my favorite with the sexy voice, cool design and I'm sure she's a cutie under that bandana covering her face.

Then we get down to the gameplay involving the puzzles and switching characters. It starts off really cool as each characters has different strengths so the Wizard can conjure blocks to act as stepping stones, planks for bridges or triangles to act as floating platforms or an upgrade lets the Thief grapple from them. The Thief's main ability is that grapple ability as she can tether herself to a wooden platform above her and sort of get a Tarzan thing going on but the timing of it can be tricky. The Knight has a sword and shield and is the main damage dealer though he can also pick up heavy objects and use them as flying damage dealers or smash open blocked passageways. The puzzles in some cases seem designed to try out each character and one approach might just be as successful as another.

But the problem comes with the sort-of deja vu feeling of the puzzles and more than once you'll come across one and be like "oh it's this type, guess I got to do this" and unlike Braid, Portal or the recently released Limbo where you're going to be racking your brain over it, it's a bit too simple here whereas other solutions are almost vague. Couple puzzles had me so stumped I looked online and when I read the solution, there wasn't a "oh crap, how did I not think of that, I'm such a dumbass", I went ".....they honestly thought somebody would think of that solution on their own?" The game does have a light RPG mechanic where you can level up the character's abilities and gain items to benefit characters though these aren't like RPG's where they're readily accessible and easily found, you have to go on a treasure hunt for these things and if you find yourself frustrated as to why your knight's sword is taking 8 slashes to kill a generic skeleton whereas 3 or 4 from his completely wipes you out, well turns out those items could've helped. Sure there's replay value to find them all, but they make the game's combat a bit more enjoyable whereas not having enough equipment for those bonuses just makes it kind of tedious.

When Trine originally launched, it was priced at the incomprehensible 20 bucks. Not saying Trine isn't worth your time (aside from the frustrating bits) but the price seemed way too high but now they dropped it to 10$ and now without question it is worth the price. While I do have some misgivings that I hope will be changed in the just-announced sequel, those looking for a unique and whimsical playthrough should check it out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most enjoyable co-op PSN game I've played so far, August 9, 2010

By 

maninblue "maninblue" (Cudahy, WI United States) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Trine [Online Game Code] (Software Download)

When I first started playing Trine, my first impressions were that the wonder and awe. The game opens up with fantastic narration and clever storyboard screens to introduce the whimsical story. Once I was in control of the Thief to begin the adventure, I was deeply satisfied that the game took a realistic art direction rather than many of the cartoony games that are out. Although Trine is a 2D side-scroller, this is the core gameplay mechanic, very similar to games like Little Big Planet and this certainly does not detract from the wonderful and super details world that you will explore. You will encounter mushroom forests, dark and shadowy dungeons, burning iron forges, and many other levels brimming with production value. There is plenty of eye-candy in this game as you progress. While playing, you ar able to control the Thief, Warrior, and Wizard. Each character has a personality that brings a little depth to the game, for example the Wizard is frustrated that he is unable to learn the Fireball spell, tries to create a fireball potion instead to impress the ladies when the potion backfires and he falls into a sleep for a fortnight instead. Hence he agrees to the quest in hopes that he may learn this spell.
The bread and butter gameplay involves platforming a la Little Big Planet as I mentioned above, however there are skeletons and a few other monsters that appear in set spots try to kill you. You will need to switch back and forth among the three characters utilizing their individual strengths in order to reach certain areas or avoid traps. The Wizard can create boxes and ramps out of thin air to step on as well as telekinetically manipulate objects in the world. The Warrior's shield blocks spikes, arrows, and sword blows, and his sword takes care of the majority of the enemies. The Thief has a powerful bow with unlimited arrows to mop up enemies the Warrior leaves behind and a grappling hook that can allow her to reach higher areas or swing over chasms. This leaves the player to decide upon how to reach certain areas and accomplish goals in the game and solve puzzles. The player can switch among the three characters on the fly with a single button. The game joyfully describes this instant transformation as a side-effect of the artifact each character is striving to obtain.
Trine is a pleasure because of the colorful sights, sounds, medieval music score, and sparring use of humor joined with puzzle solving, action, and copious amounts of treasure hunting and secret finding. It's even more fun with a friend playing cooperatively. In searching for a good co-op game to play with my wife that wasn't huge on shooters, I stumbled upon Trine. After watching a gameplay video, I decided that Trine was excactly what we were looking for. Firing the game up for the first time we were instantly drawn into the world's sights and sounds and could not stop. The game has plenty of levels and does not leave the player feeling shorted at all at the end. Upon a fairly lenthy completion, I am currently playing through a second time solo to collect missed trophies and items. If you enjoy side-scrolling platformers, hunting for secrets in games like Super Mario Brothers or Little Big Planet, but always wished you could swing a sword or battle hammer around while you did it, this is definitely the game for you.

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