Loco Motive Review (Steam)
Loco Motive Review, Welcome aboard the Reuss Express, a journey of a lifetime derailed by an unexpected assassination… On the eve of a landmark speech by the wealthy heiress Lady Unterwald, a straight-laced lawyer, a crime novelist-turned-rookie detective, and an undercover spy find themselves embroiled in a murder, a mystery, and worst of all… an adventure! Now stuck onboard a luxurious steam train, within stabbing distance of a cold-blooded killer, the race is on to prove their innocence once and for all!
Loco Motive Review Pros:
- Excellent pixel art graphics.
- 628.81MB Download size.
- Steam Achievements.
- Steam Trading card drops.
- Video settings – resolution and screen mode.
- Gameplay settings – camera sway, blood effects, distortion effects, hot-spot visibility, and Noir mode.
- Accessibility options – font selection (dyslexic support), display speaker name, subtitle speed, subtitles size, hover text size, and dialog choices text size.
- In-game cutscenes and character interactions.
- Story puzzle gameplay.
- It’s a murder mystery detective game.
- Tons of humor throughout from one-liners to jokes, and easter eggs.
- Excellent voice work.
- Many characters to interact with, each memorable and unique.
- You can skip the cutscenes and interactions.
- Has the same vibe as the old games like Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, etc.
- The game plays out like a point-and-click game.
- Using a controller is fine for all the interactions.
- Multiple-choice questions and answers can change how the game plays out.
- Top-tier player animations.
- Feels retro but plays like a modern game.
- Handy interactive prompts can be turned on.
- The inventory menu lets you read/examine objects collected and try and combine items to create a new one.
- A full 3D game world with 2D characters.
- Six save slots, five manual, and one autosave.
- You get slight hints and can usually ring or read something to get a hint.
- Save and load when you want.
- Great looking locations.
- It is a game that is surprisingly easy to get into.
- A fantastic story that keeps it all moving along and has a lot of bits where you want to see what happens next.
- Certain actions can have more to them rather than just pressing a button each time.
Loco Motive Review Cons:
- Randomly the game will not always keep the resolution I set.
- You cannot remap the controls.
- Turning on interactive prompts can be overwhelming on certain screens as it will fill your screen entirely.
- Using a controller is fine but it can still be a bit clunky with the intricate actions and being precise.
- At times you can feel properly lost with no sense of help.
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Loco Motive:
Developer: Robust Games
Publisher: Chucklefish Games
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Graphics - 8/108/10
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Sound - 7/107/10
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Accessibility - 7/107/10
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Length - 7/107/10
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Fun Factor - 8/108/10
Summary
Loco Motive is a murder mystery detective game that boasts excellent pixel art graphics and a manageable download size of 628.81MB. The game offers Steam Achievements and Trading Card drops, adding to its replay value. Players can adjust video settings such as resolution and screen mode, and gameplay settings including camera sway, blood effects, distortion effects, hot-spot visibility, and Noir mode. The game also includes a variety of accessibility options, such as font selection for dyslexic support, display speaker name, subtitle speed, subtitle size, hover text size, and dialog choices text size.
The game features in-game cutscenes and character interactions, with a story puzzle gameplay that keeps players engaged. The humor is abundant, ranging from one-liners to jokes and easter eggs, and the voice work is excellent. There are many memorable and unique characters to interact with, and players have the option to skip cutscenes and interactions if they choose. The game has a nostalgic vibe, reminiscent of classic games like Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island, and plays out like a point-and-click adventure. Using a controller is fine for all interactions, although it can be a bit clunky with intricate actions and precision.
The game includes multiple-choice questions and answers that can change how the game plays out, and the player animations are top-tier. It feels retro but plays like a modern game, with handy interactive prompts that can be turned on. The inventory menu allows players to read and examine objects collected and try to combine items to create new ones. The game world is fully 3D with 2D characters, and there are six save slots, five manual and one autosave. Players can get slight hints and usually ring or read something to get a hint, and they can save and load the game whenever they want.
The locations in the game are great looking, and it is surprisingly easy to get into. The fantastic story keeps everything moving along and has many moments where players want to see what happens next. Certain actions in the game can have more depth rather than just pressing a button each time. However, the game does have some drawbacks. Randomly, the game will not always keep the resolution set by the player, and the controls cannot be remapped. Turning on interactive prompts can be overwhelming on certain screens as it will fill the screen entirely. While using a controller is generally fine, it can still be a bit clunky with intricate actions and precision. At times, players can feel properly lost with no sense of help.
Overall, Loco Motive is a game that combines excellent pixel art graphics, engaging story puzzle gameplay, and a fantastic story with a few minor drawbacks. The humor, voice work, and memorable characters make it a joy to play, while the accessibility options and interactive prompts ensure that it is easy to get into. Despite some issues with resolution settings and controller precision, the game offers a nostalgic yet modern experience that is sure to keep players entertained.
