Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power
Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power is a fairytale journey which takes you on a quest with three heroes: Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief. Playable in singleplayer and online or local co-op - test your skills in combat and solve puzzles in the most creative ways!
What it feels like
The fairytale framing and emphasis on creative, varied puzzle solutions invites playful experimentation rather than grim seriousness.
What it's about
A fairytale setting with wizards, knights, and magic artifacts establishes a light fantasy world.
How it plays
Platforming is explicitly named as a core feature and the primary challenge across the game's campaign. Puzzle-solving woven into the world and creative use of the three heroes' abilities is a major design pillar alongside platforming. Combat involves stylish action with distinct abilities for each of the three playable characters.
How it looks and sounds
The transition to full 3D with stylized visuals suggests cel-shading or cartoon-like rendering fitting the fairytale aesthetic. User tags and the transition from 2D to full 3D suggest some constraint to 2.5D perspective during gameplay. Following three distinct heroes from a third-person perspective is the primary camera mode in the 3D transition.
How it's structured
The game is designed as a full fairytale campaign playable solo or cooperatively online and locally, making co-op a central structural pillar. The campaign features authored levels and a curated fairytale journey rather than procedural generation. A bounded story arc following three heroes through a complete adventure with a defined endpoint.
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