All Aboard for Adventure!

Adam and Joseph here from Robust Games. We’re overwhelmingly excited to announce our debut title, Loco Motive🚂 - a comedy murder mystery inspired by classic point-and-click games we enjoyed when we were younger!

To add a little steam to our engine, we’ve also collaborated with Chucklefish to help publish Loco Motive, and aim to release in Summer 2022 on PC and Nintendo Switch.

As you’re likely aware, Loco Motive originally started as a 2 week game jam ‘proof-of-concept’ as part of AdvXJam 2020, right here on itch.io!

We’ve decided to rename that concept ‘Loco Motive (Game Jam Edition)’ going forward, as we look to create something far bigger. Here’s what you can expect in the full release:

• Completely reimagined full-length story, with new chapters, dialogue and of course slapstick humour!
• Brand new hand-crafted pixel artwork, animation and cinematic scenes
• Take direct control of 3 playable characters in an interlinking comedic adventure - play as Arthur Ackerman, Herman Merman & Diana Osterhagen
• Feature-length gameplay time (expected to be approx 7hrs+)
• Fresh point & click-based puzzles that won’t leave you head scratching for hours
• Fully voice acted

What’s the story?

Set aboard a lavish 1930’s express train, Loco Motive follows three larger-than-life characters: a trusty lawyer⚖, an amateur detective🕵🏽‍♂️ and a suave super secret agent🍸, as they gather clues to solve the ominous murder of Lady Unterwald and prove their innocence.

How can I support you?

We’d appreciate it if you could wishlist Loco Motive on Steam, it really helps us - like, a lot! By wishlisting you can also keep up to date on the game’s development via our Steam Dev Blogs and find out as soon as the game drops!

How can I find out more?

Give us a follow on Twitter and check out our website for the latest information on development. 

Our publishing partner, Chucklefish will also be sharing the latest news and info for all things Loco Motive!