Mixed in with the platforming segments are plenty of enemies, who unfortunately have a tendency to infinitely respawn using the Call of Duty model of clown car-based distribution. In the single-player mode, you are given the ability to switch between all three on the fly. As is only natural, the world just so happens to be made up of a path of puzzles, both platforming and physics-based, and can be solved in numerous ways by creative manipulation of the characters. They all managed to touch a magical artifact, conveniently called the Trine (ahh, and we have our title!), which bound their souls to one another, forcing them to traipse all over the world in search of a way to remove their curse.

Our heroes managed to get themselves into a bit of a pickle, you see. Combined with the narration, the game wins you over with its simple, but effective tale. Each character is given a ton of personality, especially when they comment on the situation at hand or bicker over who gets to equip items found in the world. In addition to the fairytale aesthetic, a well-voiced (and written) narrator helps weave the tale of three unwilling companions: a lithe, acrobatic thief who comes with a grappling hook and bow, a lecherous wizard who has the ability to conjure objects at will, and a portly knight, whose bravery is only matched by his hunger. Not by the lush, colorful graphics or the enchanting music, but by the superlative amount of charm it exudes. I was surprised the first time I played Trine. For purposes of keeping the game as fresh as possible, I will try to avoid spitting out too many examples of how to solve puzzles. In fact, I'll go ahead and say this up front: If you for some unfathomable reason do not fall completely head over heels in love with this game within the first ten minutes, there might be something wrong with your brain.

It's been a long time since I have played a platformer that has entertained me as much as Trine.

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