Trine - recheck

Trine (PC, PS3).
X360 owners might be partially interested as well because Trine 2 have an version for it.
in any case, Trine 2 will get an separate review once i'll finish it.

short review: updated version of The Lost Vikings.

Story: 1.5/4.
minimal story but the game isn't based on it, so i'll let it slide in the final rating.
you play as an thief, mage and knight that touch an ancient artifact called the Trine that bound their souls together.
as they try to find a way to unbind themselves they travel around the region where they found the artifact and find out why it is infested with the undead.
the addition half point was earned for being funny every once in a while.

Gameplay: Alone: 7/10. With a friend: 8.5/10.
you can categorize the game as an puzzle -platformer with local multi. i local multi!
you control one of the 3 characters and use their unique traits to beat the levels.
it gets funner when you play with someone and can combine the traits of two characters.
i'll just let you watch
Regular:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXamgP-j-xU
Co-op:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtMRdORYReI
on the levels hidden items and XP potions (50 of those worth an level up and an skill point).
you can take your levels and items to any stage and use them in any time.
biggest complaint i have is that you can't stop playing in any way mid-level without losing most of your progress. (you still keep the XP you collected)
this means that you'll need to free at least an hour if you plan to play it.
*they fixed this issue in Trine 2
*the control in this game feels more natural then in the 2nd one.


Graphics: no complaints.

Replayability: 4/5
collecting everything in all the levels is quite hard and you can always play in higher difficulties. solid replay value. specially if you play it with fiends.
on the other hand, if you play alone you might feel a little burned out by the end. but nothing major.

Conclusion:
Play alone only if you love platformers.(or have free time)
on the other hand, if you have someone to play it with.. you'll get much better experience.
score: Alone: 7/10. With a friend: 8.5/10.