Loco Motive

Update Overview

• Refined puzzle logic, for smoother gameplay across key chapters
  
• Improvements to UI, such as mouse wheel scrolling in the inventory!
  
• Numerous bugs squashed, enhancing overall stability and player experience
  
• Additional polish, to animations, environment visuals, and more!
  
• English (US) localisation introduced, alongside the existing English (UK) version
  
• Overhauled Autosave system, improving performance and reliability
  

MCV/Develop Awards

New Milestone Reached!

1.0.5 - Full Patch Notes

Puzzle Tweaks

• Herman now keeps the packing popcorn item after one use
  
• Added interaction when using popcorn on the board input slot
  
• Herman can now use the popcorn directly and indirectly to solve the puzzle.
  
• Herman now automatically collects the item after examining the waste basket
  

• Changed visuals for boiler flames to embers for better puzzle clarity
  
• Adjusted tooltip for an item in the mansion basement for puzzle clarity
  

• Using the correct item on Mr Masson will now automatically trigger the vote sequence
  
• Expanded the viable locations where Herman can locate the idol engraving clue
  
• Arthur now automatically reads the clue from ‘Dr Phogg’s Guide To Invis-Ability’ after obtaining it
  
• Changed Rosebud behaviour so Arthur drinks it automatically after obtaining it
  

• Expanded the viable items that work when used on Mr Liu's clenched fist
  
• Added fade out before Arthur learns the handshake ‘call and response’ for the first time
  

• Expanded the viable items that can solve the 'Knifey, Stab, Stab' puzzle.
  

• Diana can now use the serum directly and indirectly during the engine room encounter
  

UI

• Added mouse wheel scrolling functionality for the inventory
  
• Added Autosave disclaimer screen on start-up
  
• Added UI for when the player attempts an input that is blocked by the game state
  
• Updated the loading screen indicator to a spinning icon
  
• Updated inventory scrolling label text and translations
  
• Fixed inventory sprites and item grid being misaligned
  
• Enabled inventory UI arrow indicators when using a gamepad
  
• Improved clarity of scrolling arrow indicators on the inventory UI
  

Fixes

• Fixed inventory closing during specific item interactions
  
• Fixed the valve in not being connected to the wall pipe in Part Six
  
• Fixed visual sorting issues with Diana and Philately Stamp in the test yard
  
• Fixed issues with the band card game background sequence waiting and idle states
  
• Fixed the card game background sequence state not resetting fully when it is started
  
• Fixed the background sequence state not resetting fully when loading a save in the green room
  
• Fix for existing saves affected by Arista disappearing after repairing her item
  
• Fixed Arista not being visible in the lounge after repairing her item
  
• Fixed item not being removed after successfully winning the knife game
  
• Fixed various text inconsistencies and issues
  
• Fixed Arthur commenting that an item won't open the drawer when the drawer is already open
  
• Fixed Herman being able to learn the band name without stealing the corresponding item
  
• Fixed vote cutscene being re-triggered when reusing an item after solving the puzzle
  
• Fixed Hirsch facing away during a cutscene in Part Four
  
• Fixed waiter kitchen dialogue triggering before drinking the Rosebud
  
• Fixed missing animation trigger on Arthur's use item chest animations
  
• Fixed waiter kitchen dialogue triggering before receiving the necessary item
  
• Fixed Herman rendering underneath the rug during a cutscene in Part Four
  
• Fixed typo on Publisher Frank dialogue tree option
  
• Fixed sorting layer issues when April and Diana leave the test yard
  
• Fixed the fuel canister being incorrectly marked as empty during Part Five
  
• Fixed Pierre blocking the shoeshine chair prop behind him in Part Three
  
• Fixed sunset background tree sprite sorting order in multiple carriages
  
• Fixed Herman not resetting properly if you use another character to solve the puzzle during the finale
  
• Fixed Herman facing the wrong direction after the twins stare at him in the lobby
  
• Fixed Noir mode being disabled if it was active at the start of Part Four
  
• Fixed twins idle animations erroneously playing if you interact with Hagen
  
• Fixed incorrectly set flag for the drawer in Lady Unterwald's room
  
• Fixed being able to repeatedly use an item on the papers in the engine room
  
• Fixed animation markers being in the wrong place for one of Diana's ‘pick up’ animations
  
• Fixed Diana not walking to the button when interacting with it in the test yard
  
• Fixed Brother Jared not resetting properly when entering the room beyond the curtain
  
• Fixed rendering issues when Herman wakes up in the room beyond the curtain
  
• Fixed duplication of an item when leaving the test yard
  
• Fixed issues with selecting the outside window hotspot on a gamepad during Part Six
  
• Fixed player walking over the oyster bag in the kitchen carriage when it is visible
  
• Fixed Arthur rendering issues when using an item on the locker during Part Six
  
• Fixed selected inventory items remaining active when combining them and using a game-pad
  
• Fixed navigation prompts remaining active when look at or combining items using a game-pad
  
• Fixed sunset environment sprites import settings being set incorrectly
  
• Fixed the environment being night if you go out on to the rooftop access in Part Three
  
• Added timeouts to various background animations to prevent potential soft-locks
  

Misc

• Added English [US] localisation
  
• Updated English [UK] localisation
  
• Added missing Mr. Masson idle animation during Part Six
  
• Added missing animations when picking up a certain item in the test yard
  
• Added missing animations when interacting with the pneumatic station in the test yard
  
• Updated train environment animations in Part Six
  
• Updated chapter four introduction cutscene timings
  
• Removed unnecessary off-screen line during the finale
  
• Imported updated version of Arthur device closeup sprites
  
• Increased Diana’s walk speed in the test yard, but disabled sprinting for this area.
  
• Added reading animation when Arthur obtains a specific item from the briefcase
  
• Updated localisation for STOVE platform
  

Save System

• The autosave system has been overhauled to enhance stability.
  
• Saving is improved with smaller file sizes and faster processing times.
  
• To prevent accidental data overwriting, a one-minute autosave grace period will now trigger after loading a save state
  

Join us as we celebrate excellent narrative games— with Loco Motive at 10% off from February 18–25!

Happy New Year!

Quality Of Life Update

• UI fixes
  
• Minor puzzle enhancements
  
• New Features
  
• Reworked Autosave for a better experience with save games.
  

500!

• fixed soft locks caused by incorrect handling of cancelled interactions
  
• fixed soft lock that could occur when clicking multiple times on don's broken door
  
• fixed rare soft lock when interacting with sister Gretchen and brother Jared in chapter two
  
• fixed soft lock where the band could get stuck in a loop when entering green room in chapter four
  
• fixed threading issue that could occur when interacting with the band members
  
• fixed soft lock that could occur when rapidly clicking on the casino patrons
  
• fixed potential threading issues when showing the perfumed note to characters
  
• fixed threading issue when talking to the highrollers in the casino
  
• fixed potential threading issues when leaving dialogue trees
  
• fixed soft lock due to erroneous character positioning during chapter six
  
• fixed threading issues when interacting with characters whilst drunk
  
• fixed a crash on certain windows system languages when looking at the medical records
  
• fixed null reference exception when an active controller is disconnected due to low battery
  
• fixed background sequences being stopped when an interaction is cancelled
  
• fixed soft lock when loading into chapter six from an autosave
  
• fixed a soft lock when talking to the chefs in chapter three
  
• fixed threading issues during unhandled fall-back interactions with characters, inventory items & props
  
• fixed soft lock when giving the briefcase to the twins in chapter two
  

• fixed german eszett character not appearing for lines displayed in all caps
  
• fixed dialogue text rendering off screen when using certain settings
  
• fixed issue where Lady Unterwald displayed incorrect dialogue options at beginning of chapter four
  
• fixed subtitle dialogue continuing to show after the twins escape from the vent in chapter four
  
• fixed accessibility text settings not being applied to background sequence dialogue
  

• fixed doctor Hirsch being very shy and facing the wall during handshake cutscenes in chapter four
  
• fixed Diana rendering underneath the motorbike in the test yard
  
• fixed Don remaining invisible if you leave the casino without following him
  
• fixed visual bug when showing Ron the detective badge at the dining table
  
• fixed the quartermaster from disappearing when using the hint line in the test yard
  
• fixed issue where Herman could show the detective badge to characters while in disguise
  
• fixed visual issues when giving the briefcase to the twins in chapter two
  
• fixed visual issues when giving the sketches to doctor Hirsch in chapter two
  
• fixed Philately Stamp visual issues during the mansion lobby cutscene in the finale
  
• fixed issue where Don appeared in the post credits cutscene
  

• added specific calls for combining the various knife state items with the slippery mixture
  
• fixed Arthur not walking towards brother Jared when interacting whilst drunk
  
• fixed Arthur not walking towards Belle when giving her an item
  
• fixed suction boots remaining active when using them on the ladder in chapter four
  
• fixed incendiary pencils remaining active when using them on the firebox in chapter five
  
• fixed hearing horn background sequence continuing when leaving the room
  
• fixed Don's betting sequence being triggered if you enter the casino whilst he's leaving for the dining carriage
  
• fixed Don and Bergmann background sequence continuing when leaving the room
  
• fixed publisher pigeon background sequence continuing when looking at the in-tray
  

• fix for save states affected by erroneous character positioning in chapter six
  
• fixed handshake club lights issue on initial autosave after Arthur drinks the rosebud
  
• fixed autosave icon not disappearing if an action was cancelled by the player
  

• updated credits list
  
• fixed the console being accessible on release builds
  
• fixed tutorial popups not disappearing if an action was cancelled by the player
  

“A true gem for point and click adventure lovers. From the art style to the story and voice acting, this game had me grinning from ear to ear and giggling at my desk. I am so happy I waited patiently for this! I highly recommend for fans of the genre - you won't be disappointed!” - André Conti

“It's well written (actually funny and high quality writing) and the voice acting is top tier for the genre. The art and animations are stunning. The puzzles are good. It works great with mouse/kbd or a controller (I've played 100% with controller so far and it's a great implementation). The music is just fantastic. This has to be one of the top point and clicks in the last few years.” - GeorgeBroussard

"With its beautiful pixel art, great humor, and outstanding voice acting, Loco Motive is a captivating blend of next-gen and yesteryear, taking everything we love about classic point-and-click adventures and giving it a fresh, modern spin."

“Loco Motive is the full package. Grab a ticket, put on your thinking cap, and hop on the Reuss Express, as this is one of the finest cartoon point-and-click adventures ever created.”

"Loco Motive is a worthy successor to the classic point-and-click pixel adventures, featuring a twisty mystery and a cast of memorable, hilarious characters."

• A (roughly) 15 hour comedy adventure that hits like smooth jazz, set onboard a 1930s express train
  
• Beautifully detailed pixel art animations and cutscenes
  
• Take control of three playable characters, in an interlinking comedic adventure
  
• Meet a train-full of quirky and somewhat suspicious fellow passengers
  
• Fully voiced with a star studded cast!
  
• Uncover a deadly mystery, full of twists, turns and slapstick humour
  
• Stop at nothing to solve item-based puzzles, that won’t leave you head-scratching for hours
  
• Need a little nudge in the right direction? Telephone for assistance with an in-game hint call-line!
  
• Choose how you play - take direct interactive character control, or opt for a classic point and click experience
  
• With the slinky sounds of composer Paul Zimmermann (Wildfrost, Space Haven)
  
• No-blood ‘confetti’ mode & a suitably suspenseful Noir mode
  
• Font and text accessibility options
  
• Fully compatible with Steam Deck!
  

Loco Motive is fully Steam Deck Verified!🥳

What’s in Store on the Reuss Express?🚂

• 15+ hours satisfying point-and-click adventuring
  
• Fully voice acted with an all-star cast
  
• A deadly mystery to solve, full of twists, turns, and slapstick humour
  
• Steam Deck verified
  
• Beautifully detailed pixel art animations
  
• In-game hint support system, call the Dirk Chiselton Hotline 📲
  
• Choose how you play, with direct character control options
  
• No-blood ‘confetti’ mode & a suitably suspenseful Noir mode
  
• Font and text accessibility options
  
• Featuring the slinky sounds of composer Paul Zimmerman (Wildfrost, Space Haven)
  

Save the Date for November 21st!📅