Trine dev: Project is 'a big mess'
by Justin McElroy 
{ Jul 3rd 2009 at 11:00AM } 
The problem, apparently, is that Trine started life as PC game before migrating to PSN and (maybe) XBLA. While that may be good for getting the game to as many people as possible, it's not ideal for a game launch.
"Trine as a project is a big mess," Kinnunen said, "as opposed to Trine as a game, which is pretty sweet. Ultimately it's the game part that really matters and helps us sleep at night, though."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:05AM
"My sugarlumps are two of a kind - sweet and white and highly refined
Honies try all kinds of tomfoolery to steal a feel of my family jewelry
My cannonballs cause a kerfuffle - the ladies they hustle to ruffle my truffle
If you party with the Party Prince, you get two complimentary after-dinner mints"
Your use of kerfuffle reminded me of Flight of the Conchords
Marc @ Jul 3rd 2009 9:47PM
me too! i dig that song, best from season 2 IMO
Master Bruce @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:05AM
However big a mess it was to produce, the game is awesome fun.
[tre] @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:05AM
That's the Spirit!
Frivolous @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:06AM
any word on the PSN release date?
Heavytoka @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:09AM
Not yet, hopefully soon though.
Dance Mofo @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:55AM
i can not find this game on the PSN?! what is up with that?
Dance Mofo @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:57AM
nevermind. i noticed the post from Frivolous right after posting my comment and as i can see, the hasn't been released yet.
Alistair Azimuth PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Jul 3rd 2009 12:50PM
Yeah it's out on PC but we don't have a PS3 release date yet.
I think that Punisher FPS was the only game that came out on yesterdays update.
Cyryus @ Jul 3rd 2009 12:03PM
Wonderful game. Everyone should at least try the PC Demo :)
Courtney @ Jul 3rd 2009 12:31PM
Downloaded it last night after all the attention it has received, but haven't had the chance to fire it up yet.
Alistair Azimuth PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Jul 3rd 2009 12:49PM
At the end of the day if the game is good (I'm pretty sure it's awesome) none of this side chatter will be relevant. I know people aren't happy about it but it doesn't seem like the developer is enjoying itself either. If the game is a kick ass retail experience in digital form (as has been said) then it will be worth every penny.
buddyleer @ Jul 3rd 2009 1:01PM
I downloaded the PC demo and it was great. I will wait to pick this one up for the PS3 though. Seems to fit a controller much better I would think.
Stranger @ Jul 3rd 2009 1:06PM
Looks good but for $30? I want a disc. Download only I usually don't go for more than $20. I'm interested in playing it but not at the price point they're asking...
Firgus @ Jul 3rd 2009 1:47PM
Why is that? If you download it from Steam, you have the game on your account forever. If anything, a digital download has more value to me than a disc that can get scratched over time or destroyed by a defective dvd player or lost. Then again, I'm not a big fan of reselling my game at a rip off price and that's basically the only thing you can't do with a digital purchase.
If the game's good, the price is always right.
xoonaka @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:22PM
@Firgus
Well, don't forget, if Steam ever goes bankrupt you've lost it forever. At least a disc will always be there... unless you lose it/destroy it somehow.
Ihavepants @ Jul 3rd 2009 6:19PM
If you're really worried about that just backup the game files onto a disc. Valve have said though that they'd make Steam games available if they were ever to go down.
Stranger @ Jul 3rd 2009 7:56PM
I'm a Mac user w/o Windows so a console download is going to be my way to play this game. But xoonaka makes a point too.
It's just too high a value proposition for a digital download that's essentially a 2D plaftorm/strategy game with great art. It'll drop in price eventually and I'll play it then... just knowing the PSN and XBLA environments pricing history, the eventual cut will take waaay to long to implement. Steam is usually much better in choosing how and when they put things on sale I think.
Stranger @ Jul 3rd 2009 7:59PM
Just read that the PSN release will be $20. That's a fair asking price I think.
Mu93n @ Jul 3rd 2009 1:03PM
Kerfuffle...
cormac montague @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:12PM
Just got a review copy for my site, and its a great game.. maybe runs a little sluggish on my pc, so i cant wait to see it in glorious hd on my ps3.
Geist @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:45PM
I got a review copy on Steam too, and while I'm very tempted to play it, I think I might hold on for the PSN version, simply because I want to play with a friend. It's a hard choice.
endo23 @ Jul 3rd 2009 1:37PM
Give us us PS3!
Ryan Hamilton @ Jul 3rd 2009 2:09PM
The demo was sweet. It's a beautiful looking game. Game play kind of reminded me of the Lost Vikings. How each character's ability had to be used for certain situations. If this comes out for XBL. This is an instance buy!
Mics @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:11PM
Sounds like they're saying that the PS3 is a bag of hurt.
el serpiente @ Jul 3rd 2009 6:04PM
s...s...s...sprinkles?
Stranger @ Jul 3rd 2009 7:38PM
I'm a Mac user so a console download is going to be my way to play this game. But xoonaka makes a point too.
It's just too high a value proposition for a digital download that's essentially a 2D plaftorm/strategy game with great art. It'll drop in price eventually and I'll play it then... just knowing the PSN and XBLA environments pricing history, the eventual cut will take waaay to long to implement. Steam is usually much better in choosing how and when they put things on sale I think.
oldgamer @ Jul 3rd 2009 4:57PM
Downloaded and played the demo today. I was very impressed with almost all aspects of this game. Very nice looking, plays well, nice use of the different characters, good puzzles, etc...
I guess my only complaint is that I don't think I enjoy mixing these two kinds of game genres. I either want a puzzle game, or a good adventure game, but I found myself wanting either more of one, or more of the other. It seemed almost like the puzzle solving was slowing down the action, or that the action was interfering with the puzzle solving. Don't get me wrong, this seems like a great game, and I'm sure most people will thoroughly enjoy it, but I guess I'm one of the few who just don't care for the juxtaposition of these two genres.
voxie @ Jul 3rd 2009 7:18PM
Hire more people!