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Loco-Motion
Loco-Motion is basically an updated version of a sliding block puzzle game where the player can move pieces horizontally or vertically within a frame to complete a picture. However, the presence of a constantly moving locomotive complicates matters. The player controls the playfield and the aim is to guide the locomotive around the tracks to collect the passengers waiting at the stations located around the edges of the screen. The player uses a joystick to slide a piece of the track into the vacant square. The locomotive is always moving, but the player has the option of making it move faster to get to the passengers more quickly by using a button next to the joystick. The player must avoid crashing the locomotive into the dead-end barricades (shown as a yellow 'X'), and also ensure that it does not run into the edge of the gap or a barrier at the playfield edge, either of which costs a life.
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4 reviews found100
LadiesGamers.com
Jul 29, 2020
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Video Chums
Aug 8, 2020
I have a big soft spot for trains and puzzle games and Locomotion combines both into a very innovative and enjoyable campaign.Locomotion gameplay video → Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge Review Switch ★★★☆☆ Connecting letter tiles to form words has been great fun ever since PopCap's Bookworm but does Highrise Heroes live up to the classic? Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge is an interesting game.
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The Thirsty Mage
Jul 30, 2020
Locomotion may not be reinventing the wheel, but does serve as a wonderful addition to the current catalogue of puzzle games on the Nintendo Switch. The calm background music adds to the pleasant and serene vibes that radiate from the screen, providing a decent escape if you’ve had a particularly frustrating day.
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NintendoWorldReport
Jul 24, 2020
Locomotion doesn't necessarily bring anything new to the table, but its clever level design and pick-up-and-play nature make it a great option for puzzle fans and those who are looking for an experience they can share with younger or more casual players. More color or visual flair would have added to the package, and it would have been nice to skip puzzles you get stuck on to advance to the next stage. Overall, though, Locomotion is a solid 3D puzzle title that is good for a few hours of train-based entertainment.
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