Loco Motive

About

Loco Motive is a point-and-click puzzle adventure set on a luxury steam train. You play three characters, Diana, Arthur, and Herman, each with their own role in a murder mystery that turns a high-society trip into a chaotic whodunit. Between shifting perspectives and slapstick set pieces, the game leans into its absurdity, piling on zany suspects, suspicious heirs, and yes, blood fountains. The core loop mixes inventory-based puzzles with dialogue choices, all while racing to clear your name before the train’s next stop. The game’s humor leans broad, with punchy writing and visual gags that land consistently. Community buzz hints at a script packed with callbacks and twists, though exact reception is pending its November 2024 release. Developed by Robust Games and published by Chucklefish, it runs on PC and Switch, making the Reuss Express’ hijinks portable. Three distinct playable characters mean overlapping story beats and clues, adding layers to the mystery without bogging it down.

Storyline

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... Mr. Arthur Ackerman finds himself in the personal employ of Lady Unterwald, an eccentric heiress of the Wald-Bahn rail company. On the verge of a landmark speech, you've been summoned to make a last minute amendment to her Will - aboard her flagship luxury train, The Reuss Express. Little does Arthur know, he's about to become embroiled in a murder, a mystery and worst of all... an adventure!