Locoland

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Locoland is a single player real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by ESDigital Games and was released on May 28, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Locoland is a point-and-click adventure game set in a steam-robot civilization on a fantastical planet. Players must develop their economy, defend against hostile creatures, and navigate railroads to reach their ultimate destination. The journey promises unusual plants, strange landscapes, and a crew of armored trains at war."

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and original concept that combines RTS gameplay with train mechanics, providing a nostalgic experience for many players.
Despite its age, the graphics and music still hold a certain charm, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
Many players have fond memories associated with the game, highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and provide joy during difficult times.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including bugs that prevent players from starting the game and a lack of modern support for current systems.
There are serious concerns regarding the game's safety, with reports of a virus in the game files, leading to warnings from antivirus software.
The AI is often criticized for being unfair and repetitive, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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27%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the simple, retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking quality, even for its time. Despite the low graphical requirements, opinions vary on whether the visuals have aged well, with some noting their charm and others pointing out their shortcomings. Overall, the unique artwork and style have garnered praise, but the execution leaves room for improvement.
- “Especially great when you like trains, real-time strategy, and good-for-its-time visuals that have not really aged much.”
- “I was immediately struck by the unique artwork and style of Locoland.”
- “Gameplay, visuals, and music are outstanding.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no excuse for such crappy graphics back then, and there certainly isn't today.”
- “Graphics aged poorly.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay features innovative mechanics that blend RTS elements with train management, creating a unique experience. While the visuals and music are praised, players find the tutorials lacking, leading to confusion about basic mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but can be frustrating due to under-explained features.
- “It was an interesting twist on the RTS genre of the time, merging RTS gameplay with train tracks. You move your locomotive around to collect guns, and drive your train on the tracks to where things need to be shot.”
- “Gameplay, visuals, and music are outstanding.”
- “It's a really interesting game mechanic.”
- “Tutorials leave you painfully unaware of basic mechanics, such as reloading train cars via the repair station.”
- “Frustratingly under-explained mechanics.”
- “It was an interesting twist on the RTS genre of the time, merging RTS gameplay with train tracks; you move your locomotive around to collect guns, etc., and drive your train on the tracks to where things need to be shot.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is described as simple yet engaging, complementing the overall gameplay effectively. Reviewers appreciate its charm and catchy soundtrack, noting that it enhances the gaming experience and remains enjoyable despite some technical quirks. Overall, the music is considered a standout aspect, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Really love the music too.”
- “Gameplay, visuals, and music are outstanding.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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28%
43%
The game's story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, with players experiencing a quirky narrative as they navigate through missions involving train assembly and combat. While the single-player mode offers enjoyable moments, particularly after acquiring powerful weapons, the gameplay can become repetitive due to scripted AI and limited strategic options, leading to occasional stalemates. Overall, the story adds a lighthearted charm, but the gameplay mechanics may detract from the overall experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “- quirky fun story”
- “The strategy part of the game goes down the drain in some missions because there's only one way to win, and even when discovering that could be part of the fun, it gets boring to try for the perfect timing over and over again.”
- “The AI is scripted and smart most of the time, but it will run out of orders in the factory at a certain point. That's how I basically won the last mission; I kept stalling by sending kamikazes and breaking the rails.”
- “As for the single player (the only mode in the game!), the game gets much more enjoyable after acquiring the flamethrower approximately at mission 10.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its catchy soundtrack and the amusing portrayal of robots, particularly noted in an engaging cutscene at the beginning.
- “I still remember its catchy soundtrack and the funny robots from a cutscene in the beginning.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions that kept me laughing.”
- “Every quest is filled with witty dialogue and absurd situations that make the gameplay a joy.”