Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a puzzle platformer by Frozenbyte, available since Oct 8, 2019. Wizard Amadeus, knight Pontius and thief Zoya search for Prince Selius, whose magical nightmares threaten reality. The three characters solve puzzles together and fight their way through a fairytale world in 2.5D.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince was released on Oct 8, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The main game can be played independently of the later Melody of Mystery expansion. A separate PS5, Xbox Series or Switch 2 version is not part of this original release.

Trine 4 was released natively for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. On newer consoles, older versions may run via backward compatibility. This is not a separate release for that hardware. The PC version supports Windows and is distributed via Steam.

The focus is on physics-based puzzles and jumping sections. Amadeus creates and moves objects with magic, Pontius fights with sword and shield, and Zoya uses bow and grappling hook. Often several paths open when the three abilities are combined. Fire, water, light, magnets and electricity change the environment.

Melody of Mystery has added its own campaign with six levels to Trine 4 on PC since Nov 19, 2020. The three heroes return to Astral Academy and solve puzzles in enchanted dream worlds. Toby's Dream is a free bonus level that has been available for the original four platforms since Dec 10, 2019. On Steam, the Definitive Edition bundle includes the main game and Melody of Mystery. Trine: Ultimate Collection, by contrast, includes several standalone Trine games.

For the Windows version, the minimum is 4 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 5700 and 16 GB storage. Recommended are 8 GB RAM and a GTX 960 or Radeon R9 280. The requirements call for DirectX 11 and a 64-bit system.

Amadeus overcomes obstacles with conjured boxes and floating objects. Pontius protects the group and clears the way in combat. Zoya reaches distant spots with her grappling hook and triggers switches with her arrows. Skill trees unlock more options that help later with more complex puzzles.

Trine 4 supports single player as well as local and online co-op for up to four players. Solo players switch freely between the three heroes. In co-op, players must coordinate their abilities. Some puzzles adapt to the number of players.

Puzzles combine movement, physical objects and the heroes' special tools. Sometimes light must be redirected, sometimes a magnet puts a platform in position. Solutions don't always require the same order, and additional players change the available options.

The journey leads through forests, ruins, haunted graves and other fantasy landscapes. Prince Selius' nightmares bring forth unusual enemies and dangerous situations. The story follows the attempt to free the prince from his magical trance.

The PC version offers German menus, subtitles and voice acting. English, French, Italian and Spanish are also fully voiced. Other languages are available as text.

Ari Pulkkinen composed the soundtrack for Trine 4. The music accompanies the fantasy locations, battles and puzzles. Additional tracks were added for Melody of Mystery.

Frozenbyte developed Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince in Finland. The studio released the fantasy adventure in 2019 together with publisher Modus Games.