
New control system designed for the Wii U Over 100 minor changes to the original game, including improved gameplay, level changes, new vocals and character interactions and user experience improvements Improved gameplay and a myriad of level changes “The Developers' vision” fully formed

Trine 2: Director's Cut (Wii U exclusive & launch title) The upcoming new expansion campaign, Trine 2: The Goblin Menace, will also be released on the Wii U at launch as a console exclusive.

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The game features an exciting adventure full of action, including physics-based puzzles using fire, water, gravity and magic wicked goblins on a quest to ruin the kingdom for good and a magical environment full of wonder.įor the first time in the series, Trine 2 introduces online cooperative multiplayer support for up to three players, alongside the local multiplayer mode. You play as one of the Three Heroes who make their way through dangers untold in a fantastical fairytale world. Trine 2 is a sidescrolling game of action, puzzles and platforming. This early eShop title is certainly worth any adventurous player’s purchase.Trine 2: Director’s Cut, exclusively for the Wii U, features the critically acclaimed original Trine 2 game, a number of enhancements and gameplay polish, alongside a new game mode called “Magic Mayhem”, designed exclusively for the Wii U. Trine 2 is best when digested and enjoyed slowly, but even if you choose to blast through the game, you will surely have fun with its multiplayer, visuals, and puzzle design.
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On the TV and GamePad, the game’s visuals pop with bright colors and exude an adventurous tone, as does its soundtrack. Marveling at Trine 2’s beauty may take up as much time as completing its puzzles.
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Controller options in co-op play, however, are a little strange: the game supports the Classic Controller Pro, but not the Wii U Pro Controller. I also found the touch screen the easiest way to create and move objects. I played almost the entire game on its screen because of how heavily it utilizes the touch interface. The GamePad is the best way to play Trine 2. However, the level of coordinated teamwork the game’s puzzles often lead to is wholly unique. Characters can still get in the way of each other, especially in the process of moving objects around. Having two characters work in unison on a single puzzle makes the experience more challenging but also more fun. Local play, however, benefits from direct communication and works well. Trying to coordinate with another player on puzzles without the aid of text or speech proved a hassle. Trine 2’s online multiplayer was a bit frustrating. Collecting every orb and chest is not necessary for the completion of game, but they often act as incentives to experiment and reach secluded sections of levels. The orbs enhance your skills, while the chests are simply collectibles. If I found myself in a tricky situation, though, I could activate a helpful hint system at any time to point me in the right direction.Īside from puzzles, each level in Trine 2 has plenty of orbs to collect and chests to find.

While most areas in Trine 2 do not force you to stray far from this formula, the game doesn’t hesitate to throw in challenging elements, including hitting switches, building pipes, and managing water, that require a more thoughtful approach. Using the abilities of the wizard, thief, and knight, the game’s three characters, you create objects, grapple over chasms, destroy walls, and more to solve each of the game’s physical puzzles. Trine 2’s puzzles are generally not that complicated, boiling down to a handful of concepts presented in different ways. This emphasis on methodical, puzzle-based gameplay is exactly what drew me to Trine 2, and I am glad it did.

The game rewards those who take a more thoughtful and explorative approach. Trine 2: Directors Cut, unlike many modern games, doesn’t encourage players to charge through levels as fast as they can.
