Trine demo - Simply WOW!

I didn't actually say that the game was bad - of course I haven't even played it.

The comment I made was that I'm turned off by side-scrollers in which objects have been placed solely for the purpose of creating an obstacle. The swinging logs, for example. Why are they in the world? Their only purpose, it seems, is to create a swinging object from which the player can launch his character onto a higher platform. Stuff like that really detracts from the atmosphere (for lack of a better word).

In Prince Of Persia, the dungeon seemed to make sense - kind of. It was nowhere near as well thought out as the city from Another World though. And to repeat myself, the developer of Another World completely got it wrong with the next game that they produced - it was exactly the type of thing we're seeing in Trine: far too many objects were placed into the world for no apparent reason, other than to create an obstacle, or to aid the player's character in moving from point A to point B.

Trine might end up being a very good side scrolling game - but I have my doubts, based on what I've seen so far, that it will become a classic, like Another World, or even the very first Prince of Persia.

EDIT: The reason I posted all that, I suppose, was kind of in response to the title of this thread. Trine actually didn't wow me at all - for the reasons I stated. There's no way I'm putting down $30 for this.

I didn't actually say that the game was bad - of course I haven't even played it.

The comment I made was that I'm turned off by side-scrollers in which objects have been placed solely for the purpose of creating an obstacle. The swinging logs, for example. Why are they in the world? Their only purpose, it seems, is to create a swinging object from which the player can launch his character onto a higher platform. Stuff like that really detracts from the atmosphere (for lack of a better word).

In Prince Of Persia, the dungeon seemed to make sense - kind of. It was nowhere near as well thought out as the city from Another World though. And to repeat myself, the developer of Another World completely got it wrong with the next game that they produced - it was exactly the type of thing we're seeing in Trine: far too many objects were placed into the world for no apparent reason, other than to create an obstacle, or to aid the player's character in moving from point A to point B.

Trine might end up being a very good side scrolling game - but I have my doubts, based on what I've seen so far, that it will become a classic, like Another World, or even the very first Prince of Persia.

EDIT: The reason I posted all that, I suppose, was kind of in response to the title of this thread. Trine actually didn't wow me at all - for the reasons I stated. There's no way I'm putting down $30 for this.

Pretty good game definitely a fantastic art style, shadowgrounds survivor was just the beginning of great things for these guys.nutcrackr

I didn't actually say that the game was bad - of course I haven't even played it.

The comment I made was that I'm turned off by side-scrollers in which objects have been placed solely for the purpose of creating an obstacle. The swinging logs, for example. Why are they in the world? Their only purpose, it seems, is to create a swinging object from which the player can launch his character onto a higher platform. Stuff like that really detracts from the atmosphere (for lack of a better word).

In Prince Of Persia, the dungeon seemed to make sense - kind of. It was nowhere near as well thought out as the city from Another World though. And to repeat myself, the developer of Another World completely got it wrong with the next game that they produced - it was exactly the type of thing we're seeing in Trine: far too many objects were placed into the world for no apparent reason, other than to create an obstacle, or to aid the player's character in moving from point A to point B.

Trine might end up being a very good side scrolling game - but I have my doubts, based on what I've seen so far, that it will become a classic, like Another World, or even the very first Prince of Persia.

EDIT: The reason I posted all that, I suppose, was kind of in response to the title of this thread. Trine actually didn't wow me at all - for the reasons I stated. There's no way I'm putting down $30 for this.

Charles_Dickens

WoW Charles....I'm amazed....

as I was playing the demo, one thing I thought about was "I'm sure I'll see Charles_Dickens on the board praising this game for such a new idea on controls....graphics....and immersion" Guess not....

Me....I love it...can't wait to buy it.

ADDED: obstacles are part of a platformer...they are there to confuse you sometimes and stir you away from the right path. All Prince of Persia games had them...

Got it working. I loved it. My brother and I, each using a 360 controller, had a blast playing through the demo on coop.Bumzur

Its cool how you can interact with most of the game environment. I think I'll add this one to my list.

[QUOTE="Charles_Dickens"]

I didn't actually say that the game was bad - of course I haven't even played it.

The comment I made was that I'm turned off by side-scrollers in which objects have been placed solely for the purpose of creating an obstacle. The swinging logs, for example. Why are they in the world? Their only purpose, it seems, is to create a swinging object from which the player can launch his character onto a higher platform. Stuff like that really detracts from the atmosphere (for lack of a better word).

In Prince Of Persia, the dungeon seemed to make sense - kind of. It was nowhere near as well thought out as the city from Another World though. And to repeat myself, the developer of Another World completely got it wrong with the next game that they produced - it was exactly the type of thing we're seeing in Trine: far too many objects were placed into the world for no apparent reason, other than to create an obstacle, or to aid the player's character in moving from point A to point B.

Trine might end up being a very good side scrolling game - but I have my doubts, based on what I've seen so far, that it will become a classic, like Another World, or even the very first Prince of Persia.

EDIT: The reason I posted all that, I suppose, was kind of in response to the title of this thread. Trine actually didn't wow me at all - for the reasons I stated. There's no way I'm putting down $30 for this.

FelipeInside

WoW Charles....I'm amazed....

as I was playing the demo, one thing I thought about was "I'm sure I'll see Charles_Dickens on the board praising this game for such a new idea on controls....graphics....and immersion" Guess not....

Me....I love it...can't wait to buy it.

ADDED: obstacles are part of a platformer...they are there to confuse you sometimes and stir you away from the right path. All Prince of Persia games had them...

Yea love it. Ty for the info.

Well, you're right, of course: platformers, or side-scrollers, are nothing but big obstacle courses in which the player must move from point A to point B. I just think that these types of games are much more creative, and enjoyable to play, when the obstacles fit in and are a part of the universe in which the game takes place. Charles_Dickens

Who says Trine's universe follows our logic?

awesome Game! I just think its a bit overpriced.

Will it have an Online Co-op on the PC?

Will it have an Online Co-op on the PC?

AmitAmar

its not supposed to when its released but they sai it could be patched in

If it had internet multiplayer I'd but it.