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PS4Blog.netLoco Motive Review
Published 1/10/2025
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PC / Switch - 11/21/2024
Loco Motive
Loco Motive is a murder mystery-comedy, full of deadly surprises, larger than life characters and yes, the occasional blood fountain! On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspect. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters!
- Developer
- Robust Games
- Publisher
- Chucklefish Games
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Critic avg
81
11 scored reviews
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11
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 81 across 11 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 18%
80–895 reviews · 45%
70–793 reviews · 27%
Below 701 review · 9%
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Zach Jackson
WellPlayedLoco Motive Review
Published 1/1/2025
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalTrevor Gould
Pure NintendoReview: Loco Motive (Nintendo Switch)
Published 12/9/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalTyler Denyer
Thumb CultureLoco Motive – PC Review
Published 12/2/2024
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100
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisLoco Motive Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 12/2/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdie W-K
Checkpoint GamingLoco Motive Review - Paying homage to the greats - Checkpoint
Published 11/30/2024
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75
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKatharine Castle
EurogamerLoco Motive review - a luscious point and click adventure let down by a lacklustre mystery
Published 11/26/2024
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60
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Loco Motive on Nintendo Switch
Published 11/26/2024
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89
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalKate Gray
Nintendo LifeReview: Loco Motive (Switch) - An Stunning Whodunnit With Impeccable LucasArts Vibes
Published 11/25/2024
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80
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesLoco Motive Review — Slapstick Point and Click
Published 11/17/2024
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100
+19 vs critic avg
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