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.
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