Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

August 31, 2023

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork …

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"If you&s;ve enjoyed the Trine series up to this point then you are in for a treat, Trine 5 is by far the best entry yet, offering puzzles that are phenomenally inventive and an utter delight to solve. If you …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Aug 2023
92.0 /100

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy may not be a title on everyone&s;s lips but it&s;s certainly game of the year material. With a wide variety of abilities and mechanics and astoundingly adaptive gameplay (especially for co-op play), it&s;s quite the …"

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Arron Kluz But Why Tho? Aug 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

65.0

"Whether playing alone or with friends, &s;Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy&s; keeps the series alive while sprinkling in gorgeous visuals and some fun additions."

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Daniele Cucchiarelli The Games Machine Aug 2023
81.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

68.0

"A "more of the same" that surely will not disappoint fans. Although a few small innovations can be glimpsed, Trine 5 does not change the cards much and offers the classic mix of platforming and physics-based environmental puzzles. Very enjoyable …"

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Eduardo Rebouças Entertainium Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Having access to three different characters and how each of them come into play remains a highlight. Outside of Lost Vikings back in the 16-bit days, there’s nothing quite like Trine in gaming. Let’s just hope for a chance that …"

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Eric Hall We Got This Covered Aug 2023
78.0 /100

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy continues to push the series back to its former glory. While the combat engine still needs some work, the platforming and puzzles will challenge both your mind and reflexes in satisfying ways. For a fifth …"

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Francesco Destri IGN Italy Aug 2023
78.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

40.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy does not propose anything truly innovative for the series, but what Frozenbyte proposes is solid enough and the small innovations are still pleasing."

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Hossein Ghazali Gamefa Aug 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Trine 5 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors and is back with same interesting puzzles and innovation boss fights. But that aside, it doesn&s;t even try to venture out of its safe zone."

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Jacob Zeranko Screen Rant Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

73.0

"For those looking for a fun and charming puzzle platformer to play, especially with friends, Trine 5 is the perfect choice. Each hero is distinct and lovable in their own ways, the story is fun and engaging, and the puzzles …"

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Ján Kordoš SECTOR.sk Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"Three heroes once again save the fairy tale world in a beautiful rendering. Once again - and once again it&s;s fun. At half the price of the big projects, it&s;s an option you shouldn&s;t overlook if you&s;re serious about puzzle …"

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Javier Gutierrez Bassols Generación Xbox Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

80.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a perfect continuation in the saga. A title that knows where it comes from and where it wants to go and that allows the franchise to take a step forward in the right direction. …"

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Joe Allen TechRaptor Aug 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Trine 5 offers yet more of the same, and while it&s;s got some great puzzles and beautiful visuals, its obvious setting and overlong runtime start to grate after a while."

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Jordan Biordi CGMagazine Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Despite feeling a bit more streamlined and simplistic than its predecessors, Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is another solid entry into the franchise."

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Kalina Mikova LadiesGamers.com Aug 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is another fun addition to an already great series of games. The characters and the world of Trine are familiar, yet they always find new ways to engage us, and I hope we see more …"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Trine 5 has no reason to exist. I was shocked when the series progressed past the third entry. Still, I get excited whenever a new entry drops. I find the ten-hour campaigns a blast to play solo and even more …"

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Larryn Bell Shacknews Aug 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Although I did experience some technical issues during cutscenes, like screen-tearing and occasional audio glitches, the rest of the journey went off without a hitch. The comedic story and dialogue are delivered with just the right amount of wit and …"

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Lorenzo Bologna Uagna Aug 2023
83.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is the best chapter of the saga. The guys at Frozenbyte have been able to package a product that looks at the good things done in the past and further expands their vision. Too bad …"

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Luca Saati Console-Tribe Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a successful sequel that carries the series&s; legacy forward. Unfortunately, Frozenbyte hasn&s;t addressed historical flaws, but in terms of puzzle/platforming, it&s;s one of the best, whether in single-player or co-op."

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Matthew Zawodniak NintendoWorldReport Aug 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"It stands to reason that if you liked the previous Trine games, you&s;ll still like this one, and that probably goes double if you&s;ve got three friends to play with. Unfortunately I don&s;t have three friends to play with, and …"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Aug 2023
75.0 /100

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is just as beautiful as the series ever was, and the same charm is present and correct, but it&s;s definitely beginning to wear a little thin."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

68.0

"Trine 5 hasn&s;t changed all that much from its predecessors, which is more of a good thing than it is bad. At its heart, this is still a gorgeous, remarkably charming, and challenging puzzle platformer that features some of the …"

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Mohammad Zamani BaziCenter Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"While Trine 5 doesn&s;t completely overhaul the series, it adds enough improvements to take the series to its most complete form. Whether you are playing alone or with a group of friends, Trine 5 offers hours of entertainment that can …"

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Aug 2023
84.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

85.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a good contender for being the best title in this renowned series, thanks to the introduction of multi-phase boss battles and new abilities for our heroes."

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Nico Schluchtert GAMES.CH Aug 2023
82.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

79.0

"Trine 5 is a successful continuation of a game series that deserves more attention. The annoying combat system doesn&s;t spoil the overall picture enough and for players with an affinity for puzzles this is a clear recommendation to buy."

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Niko Lähteenmäki KonsoliFIN Aug 2023
80.0 /100

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy – the modern-day counterpart to Blizzard’s The Lost Vikings – is an absolutely brilliant puzzle-platformer and a must-buy for anyone even remotely interested in the genre, with or without the Finnish flag coloured goggles. Prior …"

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Nikolaos Daniilidis RageQuit.GR Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

81.0

"It&s;s a new Trine, and there&s;s a lot of it. It offers exactly what old fans of the series have come to expect, and has all the makings of introducing new fans to the adventures of Amadeus, Zoya and Pontius."

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Shane Boyle Hey Poor Player Aug 2023
60.0 /100

"All that being said, Trine 5 is still a fine old time for puzzle platformer fans, even if it does feel like a series that needs to evolve going forward. Its reliably refined puzzle platforming combination can still be a …"

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Simon Fitzgerald Push Square Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

73.0

"The game takes the familiar formula of the series, featuring compelling puzzles, chaotic combat, and perfect presentation, and sticks by it. With a whole new campaign and a wide variety of fresh and familiar abilities, Trine 5 appeals to series …"

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Travis Northup IGN Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

79.0

Story

64.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy sequel is a superb puzzle platformer that sticks close to the series’ playbook."

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Ule Lopez Wccftech Aug 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is a decent culmination of the series. The game offers plenty of mind-bending puzzles and still respects its platforming roots. While the combat still feels somewhat clunky, the game&s;s visuals and puzzle difficulty more than …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Aug 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy follows the formula and pleases, but it doesn&s;t decide to take a step forward in its structure, nor in the shallow combat. Even so, the triad formed by the beautiful settings, the platform design with …"

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Vincenzo D&s;Alcantara 4News.it Aug 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy is the classic "bigger, better, and more badass" sequel, as that legend Cliff B. used to say a few years ago. The biggest limitation of the latest work from the Finnish team at Frozenbyte is …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy perfected series&s; formula. I don&s;t think that potential Trine 6 can do something better. The only way forward is to do something different."

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