Loco Motive, a point-and-click comedy adventure game packed with “deadly surprises, shocking twists, and larger-than-life characters,” will launch for Switch and PC via Steam, GOG, and STOVE on November 21 for $17.99 / £14.99 / €17.99, publisher Chucklefish and developer Robust Games announced.
“Were thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Robust Games creative director and co-founder Adam Riches in a press release. “From the humble origins of a simple game jam to a fully fledged adventure in its own right, the last few years have been a whirlwind.”
Robust Games technical director and co-founder Joseph Riches adde,d “My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity. There was an unrelenting drive to make Loco Motive happen, and it’s our hope that players will see our passion and love for the genre reflected in this game.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Welcome aboard the Reuss Express, a journey of a life-time 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!
Play as Diana, Arthur and Herman to unwrap the mystery and put your point-and-click puzzle-solving skills to the test…
Key Features
- A comedy adventure that hits like smooth jazz, set onboard a 1930s express train.
- Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure.
- Uncover a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and slapstick humor.
- Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers.
- Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that wont leave you head-scratching for hours.
- Choose how you play—take direct interactive character control, or opt for a classic point-and-click experience.
- Beautifully detailed pixel art animations.
- Need a little nudge in the right direction? Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line!
- With the slinky sounds of composer Paul Zimmerman (Space Haven).
- Voice acting!
Watch a new trailer below.