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Press release:
London, UK – November 21st 2024.
The London-based (UK) indie games publisher/developer Chucklefish and indie games developer Robust Games, are today super excited and pleased to announce that their old-school-like point-and-click comedy adventure game “Loco Motive”, is now available for PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop).

Early birds will also be able to pick up the game for 10% off across all platforms until November 27th.

An eccentric heiress has been murdered aboard the Reuss Express, and you’re the main suspects! Cut down in her prime at the tender age of 89 years old, Lady Unterwald of the Wald-Bahn Rail Company leaves behind a legacy, an empire and a whole lot of questions…

Loco Motive tasks players with proving their innocence after the untimely murder of Lady Unterwald aboard her very own Reuss Express. Using the distinctive talents of a strait-laced lawyer, a novelist-turned-amateur-detective, and an undercover agent as they attempt to absolve themselves.

Along the way, players will encounter a fully voiced cast of eccentric and memorable characters, solve satisfyingly challenging puzzles, and piece together clues to prove their innocence. Enact justice and uncover the culprit!

What’s more, when players get stuck, they can always give the Dirk Chiselton Hotline a call ☎️ Loco Motive features its own in-game tips hotline, gently guiding players towards solutions without any unwanted spoilers. Ring-a-ding-ding!

“We’re thrilled to get Loco Motive into the hands of players!” said Adam Riches, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games.

“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”

“My brother and I always wanted to create something together, and we’re very grateful to have had that opportunity” said Joseph Riches, Technical Director and Co-Founder of Robust Games.

“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.”

Loco Motive 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.

Uncovering a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and sharp wit!

Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers.

Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t leave your head scratching for hours.

Beautifully detailed pixel art bursting with charm and character.

A little nudge in the right direction when needed. Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line!

Full Voice Acting with an all-star cast

Steam Deck verified

Loco Motive is available in English and German on PC and Nintendo Switch for £14.99/ $17.99/ €17.99.

Follow Loco Motive over on Twitter. Want to follow Chucklefish too? You’ll find them on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Phew!

About Loco Motive
Developed by Robust Games and published by Chucklefish, Loco Motive is a slapstick adventure packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! Play as Diana, Arthur and Herman to unwrap the mystery and put your point and click puzzle-solving skills to the test…

About Robust Games
Robust Games is an indie team based in London, UK, co-founded by two brothers. They have over ten years of industry experience, and a history of working on successful, critically acclaimed games such as Starbound, Kingdom Two Crowns and Wargroove.

About Chucklefish
Chucklefish is an independent game developer and publisher based in London, UK, with a love of charming pixel art and a drive to support and create amazing games. Since 2011, Chucklefish has developed its own games (Starbound and Wargroove) and supported indie developers to realize their own visions. They’ve published titles such as Risk of Rain, Stardew Valley, Timespinner, Pathway, Eastward, INMOST and Starmancer. With their third in-house game – Witchbrook – in the works as well as many exciting projects from their publishing partners, Chucklefish have never been more proud to remain independent.

Follow our friends at Robust Games on Discord, Twitter and Instagram. Want to follow Chucklefish too? You’ll find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Phew!