Locomotive 115

About

"Locomotive 115" is a single-player, survival horror game where you navigate through a dangerous storm while managing a locomotive's resources and fending off mysterious creatures. Keep the path clear and the heat on, as these monsters are drawn to warmth and movement. The game takes place on the treacherous Widow's Run, where few have survived and returned with their sanity intact. Test your skills and hold on tight in this intense, chilling adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

The game features a unique blend of resource management and horror elements, creating an engaging and intense gameplay experience.
The art style and sound design are praised for their quality, contributing to the game's atmospheric and immersive environment.
Accessibility options are well-implemented, allowing players to customize their experience, which is especially appreciated given the size of the development team.

The game suffers from optimization issues, with reports of low frame rates even on high-end hardware.
Many players feel the game is too short, leaving them wanting more content and replayability.
Some players find the difficulty balance inconsistent, with opinions varying on whether the game is too easy or too hard.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
34%
9%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging and challenging mechanics, which are introduced gradually, allowing players to learn and adapt without frustration. Reviewers appreciate the polished execution, intuitive controls, and immersive sound design, noting that the game strikes a perfect balance between challenge and fun. However, many express a desire for a longer gameplay experience, as they found it too enjoyable to end quickly.
- “Gameplay is great, challenging and engaging, but not frustrating.”
- “The gameplay elements mix together really well to create a challenge the player needs to overcome.”
- “It's polished, runs well, the mechanics are intuitive enough to pick them up quickly but also leave room for challenge and learning, and it looks good!”
- “While there is an in-game manual that describes each of the mechanics (and it's diegetic which I love), I mostly skimmed it and brute forced my way to learning the mechanics.”
- “Final chapter took some effort, having to balance all the mechanics learned along the way.”
- “Very FNAF 4-esque in both gameplay and level of intensity (but you're on a train -- with a shotgun).”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, effectively creating tension without relying heavily on jump scares. Players appreciate the combination of a fun concept, excellent art style, and a gameplay loop that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the horror genre.
- “Wonderful atmospherics, and straight-up fun concept.”
- “Simple yet sweet horror game with an excellent gameplay loop and great atmosphere/art style, highly recommend.”
- “Good atmosphere, and not overrun with jump scares.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their charming art style, which combines comic-like elements with hand-drawn features, creating an enjoyable visual experience. Reviewers highlight the cozy design of the locomotive cab and commend the overall atmosphere, noting that the visuals significantly enhance the gameplay.
- “The charm of the game is the art style; it's a little comic-like but with some hand-drawn elements, which makes it enjoyable to look at.”
- “The art style is nice, and the cab of the locomotive is very cozy.”
- “Simple yet sweet horror game with an excellent gameplay loop and great atmosphere/art style; highly recommend.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story is described as intriguing and engaging, with small snippets of text that encourage players to explore further. Reviewers appreciate the combination of solid gameplay and a hidden narrative that enhances the overall experience.
- “Enjoyable experience and the small bits of story texts give enough intrigue to try and find more and make it through.”
- “Solid gameplay with an interesting hidden story.”
- “Feels like I have to keep exploring the game and story.”
- “Enjoyable experience, and the small bits of story texts give enough intrigue to try and find more and make it through.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has received criticism, with users noting that it is not up to par, which detracts from their overall enjoyment.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the game to be humorous, noting that it delivers laughs while maintaining smooth gameplay.
- “The game overall is funny and runs pretty smoothly.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, and players note that the gameplay remains smooth even on less powerful machines.
- “The music is great, and the gameplay runs smoothly even on a low-end machine.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
Users express a desire for increased replayability, specifically through the addition of more difficulty levels and new engine features to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I would love to see more replay value, such as additional difficulty levels or new engine features.”
- “The game offers a lot of replayability with its diverse challenges and multiple endings.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the various choices and paths available.”
- “Would love to see more replay value, such as more difficulties or new engine features.”