Matthew Zawodniak
Nintendo World ReportTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (Switch) Review
Published 10/17/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 8/31/2023
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Trine‘s deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all new cast of characters – some friends, some foes, but all unforgettable. Whether by yourself or playing with up to three friends in online and local co-op, the upgraded puzzle difficulty system keeps things fresh, adapting the challenge to the number of players. Level up the heroes' abilities with the all-new skill quest system, growing their legend as they are once again united by… the Trine!
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- Frozenbyte
- Publisher
- THQ Nordic
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75
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The critic average is 75 across 13 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–897 reviews · 54%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 702 reviews · 15%
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Adrian Burrows
TheSixthAxisTrine 5 Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 9/18/2023
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 9/6/2023
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Read originalUle Lopez
WccftechTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review – Third Time’s the Charm?
Published 9/2/2023
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Read originalLarryn Bell
ShacknewsTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy review: Teamwork makes the dream work
Published 9/1/2023
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90
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GamingBoltTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review – It Takes Three
Published 8/30/2023
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Metro GameCentralTrine 5 review – A clockwork conspiracy that’s out of time
Published 8/30/2023
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70
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Read originalMitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy - A Series Best That Proves It Still Has The Magic
Published 8/29/2023
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Read originalTrine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review
Published 8/29/2023
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Read originalSimon Fitzgerald
Push SquareReview: Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (PS5) - A Well Rounded, Fresh but Familiar Puzzle Platformer
Published 8/29/2023
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