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Loco Motive - FAQ

Hey everyone, and welcome to the Steam forums for Loco Motive!

Please read below for our FAQ, including best ways to get in touch with us should you have any queries with the game that are not already answered below.

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Who is developing Loco Motive?

Loco Motive is being developed by Robust Games, an indie studio founded by brothers Adam and Joseph Riches.

Loco Motive is the studio’s first full game release, inspired by the point and click games of their childhood. Prior to forming Robust Games, Adam was an Artist at Chucklefish, working on titles such as Starbound and Wargroove, and Joseph was a software developer with a focus on Unity apps and full-stack web applications for educational games.

When did Loco Motive release?

Loco Motive arrived on November 21, 2024!

Is Loco Motive available on all platforms?

Loco Motive is currently available on Steam, GOG and Nintendo Switch!

What languages is Loco Motive playable in?

Loco Motive features both English and German language support.

We can't confirm further localisation plans at the moment, but we’ll be closely watching wishlist data and player feedback to evaluate any further language support.

What features can we expect in Loco Motive?

• Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure
  
• Uncover a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and slapstick humour
  
• Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers
  
• Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t 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 (Wildfrost, Space Haven)
  
• Voice Acting!

How long is the game?

Loco Motive takes around 10-15 hours to complete on average, but this will vary depending on playstyle.

Are there Steam achievements?

Yes, we have 34+ Steam achievements!

What about Steam Community Items like Trading Cards?

Yes, we have Steam Trading Cards and more!

Does Loco Motive work on the Steam Deck?

Yes, Loco Motive is officially Steam Deck Verified! ✅

How can I support the dev team?

Leaving a steam review for the game really helps us out, and it's even better if your review is positive!

We'd like to say a huge thanks to those of you who have wishlisted, shared feedback, reviewed the game and and supported us since launch!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1709880/

What are the origins of Loco Motive?

Loco Motive originally started as a 2 week game jam ‘proof-of-concept’ as part of AdvXJam 2020 on itch.io. Adam and Joseph enjoyed working on the game jam so much they decided to take the concept and turn it into something much bigger!

Where can I go for game updates?

You can join our official Discord Community[discord.gg], Read the latest Dev Blogs on the Loco Motive Steam page, and follow us on Twitter for the latest information on the game’s development.

What engine is Loco Motive built in?

Loco Motive is developed in Unity.

Can I talk about / post videos about Loco Motive on YouTube / Twitter / TikTok etc?

Of course! Please feel free to make videos about Loco Motive. You can find screenshots and videos which you may find helpful in the Press Kit[locomotivegame.com]. You also have permission to monetize your videos on YouTube featuring Loco Motive content.

Helpful Links:

Official Website[locomotivegame.com]
Discord[discord.gg]
Twitter
Press Kit[locomotivegame.com]
Latest Dev Blog

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Thanks for keeping these boards friendly and helpful!