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Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Released: 10/8/2019

EXPERIENCE THE MOST COMPLETE TRINE EVER CREATED! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows. Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike! KEY FEATURES Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests. Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op. Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes. Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players. Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills. Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action! Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.

EXPERIENCE THE MOST COMPLETE TRINE EVER CREATED! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows. Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike! KEY FEATURES Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests. Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op. Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes. Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players. Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills. Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action! Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.

EXPERIENCE THE MOST COMPLETE TRINE EVER CREATED! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows. Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike! KEY FEATURES Gorgeous, 2.5D landscapes. Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.5 dimensions, from breathtaking ruins and haunted tombs to tranquil birch groves and blueberry forests. Local and online multiplayer. Play with up to 4 players online or in local co-op. Captivating storytelling. Follow the story of a haunted prince as you journey through magical fairytale landscapes inhabited by friendly creatures, as well as a host of nightmarish foes. Dynamic puzzle-solving. Solve puzzles - solo or with friends - that feature fire, air, light, magnets, electricity and more, with challenges tailored to the number of players. Abundant skill trees. Unlock diverse abilities and amazing new skills. Completely revamped combat system. Experience the heroes' own bloodcurdling nightmares in boss fights featuring an enriched combat system with fresh challenges and thrilling action! Enchanting soundtrack. Enjoy a wondrous soundtrack with songs that bring life to each new environment.

Critics
80
Steam
89
Metacritic
74

Score Breakdown

80.3

Critic Average

78 reviews

89

Steam User Score

14,116 reviews

74

Metacritic User Score

105 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-8.4
Metacritic Disparity
+6.3
Combined Disparity
-1.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

37 early (47%)38 launch window (49%)3 late (4%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 78 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.3/100. Critics score this game 8.4 points lower than Steam users and 6.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 78)+
  1. Jake SuviaGeek Culture
    Dec 30, 2019·Late review
    78/100View review
    Steam 88.7/100 · -10.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +4.0 pts
  2. Sadegh TavazoyiviaZoomg
    Dec 23, 2019·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 88.7/100 · -13.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +1.0 pts
  3. Chris BarnesviaWorth Playing
    Dec 18, 2019·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 88.7/100 · -8.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +6.0 pts
  4. GameGrin StaffviaGameGrin
    Nov 7, 2019·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 88.7/100 · -18.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · -4.0 pts
  5. Ken McKownviaZTGD
    Nov 4, 2019·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 88.7/100 · -8.7 ptsMetacritic 74/100 · +6.0 pts