Friday, September 19, 2014

Incredible Indies: Trine/Trine 2

Once in awhile I like to check out something fresh from a smaller publisher.  Indie games often offer the fun and excitement of the big boys without the big boy price.  For the next few days I'm going to post about some of my favorite Indie games.



Trine/Trine 2
Trine is a puzzle/platformer from Frozenbyte, a small, independent publisher based in Helsinki, Finland.  In Trine, the player can switch between 3 different characters, each with a different set of abilities, to solve puzzles and advance through a level.

The thief wields a bow and can use a grappling hook to latch onto and swing between platforms.  She's a great choice for navigating vertically or moving quickly across obstacles.  She enjoys long walks on the beach and stealing treasure.


The wizard is useful for his ability to conjure objects like boxes and planks.  He can also levitate objects and move them where they are needed.  Unfortunately, this wizard is a bit of a failure and was unable to master any offensive spells.



The knight is the muscle (and beer belly) of the group.  With sword and shield at the ready, he is good at dispatching skeletons and other enemies.  He possesses the unique ability of being able to push large objects.



Trine is a beautiful game with lots of stunning artwork and interesting zones and levels.  The recently released "enchanted" edition features the ability to play co-op games with three players.  Here's a nice trailer with gameplay:


If you're looking for a fun Indie to try out you can find Trine on Steam or buy it as part of the Humble Bundle.

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