One thing that I really liked about The Lost Vikings was how challenging it was and how each character felt like a very necessary part of the team. Beautiful graphics and charming characters can only go so far if the core gameplay is doomed to grow stale after a while. If Trine 2 ever goes on sale, I might be tempted to buy the full game, but even so, I am curious about the difficulty level. While the game was certainly fun, I have to wonder if it gets more difficult later on and whether or not the puzzles will ever get particularly thought-provoking. The most puzzling I can recall was a spot towards the end of the level when I had to use Zoya to shoot a vine with an arrow to free a boulder, which Amadeus then proceeded to use to break down a wall. I must admit, however, the first level was very easy, and I felt like minimal puzzle solving was needed. One nice thing about this game is that it can be played differently depending on which playstyle you prefer, and I think there are multiple ways in which you can complete a level, as many stretches of that first stage could be traversed with any character you wanted. Unlike The Lost Vikings, this game has all three characters combined (thanks to the power of the titular Trine), and you swap between them with a press of a button, making this game much more streamlined. After all, one of my favorite books of my childhood was The Hobbit, so perhaps finding a fantasy game that makes me feel like a kid again isn’t such a bad thing.Īfter getting a feel for each character separately, the demo let me play through the game’s first level. And while I have read that some people find the narration to be aimed at a younger audience, I found it to be very charming and to suit the game’s atmosphere perfectly. Taking place in a fantasy setting, the brilliant colors and lighting effects really evoke that magical vibe they were clearly going for. The first thing that really struck me with this game was how absolutely gorgeous the graphics are. You control three characters, Amadeus the wizard, who can levitate objects and create blocks out of thin air, Pontius the knight, who is equipped with a sword and shield, and Zoya the thief, who is armed with her bow and trusty grappling hook. Recently, I downloaded a demo of a game called Trine 2: The Complete Story that feels somewhat similar. This is also an extremely calm game and you'll most likely fall asleep to it XD This is a chill, fairy tale style game with a balance of a story, puzzles, and action sequences.One of the games I grew up with was The Lost Vikings for the SNES, where you would control three unique characters in order to solve puzzles and reach the exit alive. The violence is against goblins but it's mild so it's not too bad :) It's pretty fantastic, if you ask me, and is a breath of fresh air. The voices and the sounds are also pleasant. And let's not forget that this game is aesthetically pleasing! Such beautiful graphics. ![]() Sometimes one puzzle doesn't suit a character I like the ability to change character depending on the situation. I love having to solve puzzles using three characters with unique abilities. It also has good and original gameplay 10/10. ![]() Currently, it's $2.99 right now, so I might buy it (I have enough money in my Steam account to buy it but using a controller seems MUCH better so I'll have my dad buy it on PS4 instead). By the time I finished the demo, I was like "What? That's it? I need more!". When I found out there was a Demo on PS4 (didn't know there was also one on Steam), I told myself "Eh, why not? Should try it." I proved myself wrong. I thought I wasn't going to like this game.
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