Soko Loco Deluxe
- November 13, 2019
- Sokpop Collective
Get on SteamSoko Loco Deluxe is a cute train tycoon! In the game, you'll place tracks and buildings, assign workers and make train schedules. Collect planks, bricks and steel to build more infrastructure, and feed towns to grow their population. Over time, natural resources will deplete, so you'll have to think one step ahead to keep up the production flow. Can you complete the enormous, final monument? Fea…
Reviews
- The game features a charming aesthetic with cute graphics and a catchy soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It offers a satisfying and engaging puzzle experience, with interesting challenges that require strategic thinking and resource management.
- The game is easy to pick up for beginners, yet provides enough complexity and replayability through various challenges and community levels.
- The controls and UI can be frustrating and difficult to understand, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- There is a lack of a pause feature, which can make reorganizing networks during gameplay cumbersome and annoying.
- The tutorial is insufficient, leaving players to figure out mechanics through trial and error, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and appealing art style, blending pixel art with subtle 3D elements, which creates a cute and colorful aesthetic. However, some players find that the charm of the visuals can diminish over time, leading to confusion in gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are initially captivating, they may become a source of eye strain for some users.
“The art style is super unique and pretty.”
“The pixel style mixed in with the subtle 3D style is very appealing; I absolutely love games with aesthetics like this.”
“Soko Loco Deluxe is a great game; the colors and art style are amazing and I love the soundtrack!”
“The art style is curious at first but an eye-strain over time.”
“The cute graphics wear off and you're left just looking trying to figure out what the hell something is.”
“I had hesitated to try this game due to the pixellated graphics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics that provide hours of enjoyment, though some players find the learning curve steep due to a lack of clear tutorials. While the game offers challenging modes that encourage mastery of its mechanics, it often requires trial and error to fully understand the gameplay elements. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity, making it fun and rewarding for players.
“The mechanics of the game are simple enough and 'puzzle-like' enough to keep my attention and smiling throughout my playthrough of the campaign.”
“Hours of enjoyment from simple mechanics :)”
“Several levels, difficult challenge modes that force you to understand all of the game's mechanics.”
“I felt that some pieces were lacking, and while 'the player would figure it out' is a fine way to learn mechanics, by the time the player comes across a 'learning lesson', it may require them to unwind a lot of what was built up in a mission.”
“Several levels feature difficult challenge modes that force you to understand all of the game's mechanics.”
“The mechanics are simple, but they can be complex enough to engage players for days.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as underdeveloped, with players feeling that it lacks depth and clarity, particularly in how mechanics are introduced. While the game features randomly generated missions, the narrative could benefit from more fleshing out to enhance the overall experience. Despite some initial confusion with pixel art UI elements, players find the game elegant and worth trying.
“I just wish the developers put more time into this game to flesh it out even more with more features and maybe a story.”
“I felt that some pieces were lacking, and though 'the player would figure it out' is a fine way to learn mechanics, by the time the player would come across a 'learning lesson', it may require them to unwind a lot of what was built up in a mission.”
“I just wish the developers had put more time into this game to flesh it out even more with more features and maybe a story.”
“Only drawback - sometimes pixel art UI elements are hard to understand, but one can get used to it after the first few missions; otherwise, it is a very elegant game, worth trying!”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calm, catchy, and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience with a delightful soundtrack that players find memorable. Many users appreciate how the music complements the game's charming visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a standout feature.
“The music is super calm and catchy, and although sometimes the game can be a bit confusing, once you get over that and know what you are doing, it is an absolute blast to see your little trains do everything so perfectly in such a sweet routine.”
“Super cute + the soundtrack is the best!”
“Soko Loco Deluxe is a great game; the colors and art style are amazing, and I love the soundtrack!”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like it was an afterthought in the game's design.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue playing.
“I found it too tedious to carry on with.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“It takes way too long to level up, which makes the game feel like a chore.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users found the emotional aspect of the game to be lacking, as the tutorial was confusing and left players feeling lost and frustrated rather than engaged or connected to the experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features good replayability thanks to custom community levels and timed challenge leaderboards, providing players with engaging content that encourages repeated play.
“The variety of choices and paths in the game encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and exciting.”
“With numerous unlockable characters and different strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
“Offers decent replayability through custom community levels and timed challenge leaderboards, which I have definitely engaged in with immense pleasure.”
